About this episode

Ben Kingsley and building inspector Paul Baker discuss the impact of water damage on properties and how to identify warning signs.

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben is joined by building inspector Paul Baker to unpack one of the most common causes of property damage: Water. It comes from everywhere — leaking gutters, under-slab plumbing issues, failed waterproofing, cracked grout, balconies, bathrooms, and more. And according to Paul, it’s behind the vast majority of the issues he sees in homes. This conversation breaks down why water causes so much damage, what warning signs buyers and owners should look out for,...

People in this episode

Host: Ben Kingsley

Guest: Paul Baker

Topics covered

• property damage
• water issues
• building inspection
• home maintenance
• real estate

Keywords

• property damage
• water
• building inspection
• leaking gutters
• home issues

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