Episode
The #1 Thing That Wrecks Property | FUNdamental Fridays
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- The Property Couch
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- May 22, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 578
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Summary
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,...