Lower-level water history
For a property with past flooding or nearby drainage paths, give the date and extent of each known water event before planning lower-level finishes.
Cleveland's West Side
Home repairs for Olmsted Falls properties where historic character, wooded lots, exterior wear, and flood exposure can shape the right scope.
For an older Olmsted Falls property, record original trim, plaster, solid-wood details, and later repairs before removing material. For exterior work, include shade, vegetation, and drainage around the damaged area.
For a property with past flooding or nearby drainage paths, give the date and extent of each known water event before planning lower-level finishes.
Older downtown and residential structures may contain original profiles, plaster, solid wood, and previous repairs that should be documented before removal.
Shade, leaves, trapped moisture, and vegetation contact can shorten the life of fences, decks, steps, and exterior trim.
For exterior wood repairs, photograph the top edge and the area below the damage. Water often enters above the soft spot and follows joints or end grain before becoming visible.
Text photos to 440-346-0823.
Send a wide view, a close view of the damaged wood, the top edge where water may enter, and the area below it. Include nearby shade, vegetation, and drainage when they affect drying.
Describe your project below, or call 440-346-0823.