A downspout needs a place to discharge. A poor discharge location can concentrate runoff near a wall, walkway or foundation.
Note where the downspout ends and where water collects after rain. Share that information before requesting work so the office can tell you which parts it can assess and when a different trade might be needed.
If you have a gutter, fascia or siding concern, tell Dekoven Roofing what you observed and ask about an assessment.
A downspout that dumps water near the foundation can contribute to wet basements and erosion.
Extend or redirect discharge so it travels away from the house. Splash blocks, extensions or underground pipes are options, depending on the site.
Roofers handle the downspouts. Grading and drainage work are usually a different trade.
Several feet away is a common rule of thumb. Ask a professional for your site.
Sometimes. Other causes exist.
Simple extensions are often DIY.
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