Early Detection Saves $15,000 in Foundation Repairs

Location: Potomac, MD | Property Type: Colonial Home

The Challenge

The Hendersons had purchased their dream home in Potomac's prestigious River Falls neighborhood. With demanding careers and three children in travel sports, routine home maintenance kept falling through the cracks. Unknown to them, improper grading from a landscaping project years earlier was directing water toward their foundation.

Our Solution

During their second quarterly visit, our steward noticed concerning moisture patterns in the basement and hairline cracks that had formed since the previous inspection. We immediately documented the issue with photos and thermal imaging, then coordinated with a foundation specialist for evaluation. The early detection meant a simple drainage correction and minor crack sealing—instead of the major structural repair that would have been needed within 18 months.

Results

"We would have never caught this ourselves. The foundation specialist said if we'd waited another year or two, we'd be looking at underpinning the entire northeast corner. DMV Home Stewardship literally saved our home's structural integrity—and our savings account."