Workmanship errors can cost thousands of dollars down the road

 
This column was inspired by two expensive mistakes, one by a home builder and one by a home service installer. In both instances, an hour or two of extra time and a few extra dollars spent on materials would have saved thousands of dollars in repairs down the road.
Last week, a homeowner who lives just 10 miles from me hired me to do an in-person consultation at his house. Water was leaking into his basement over the top of his foundation wall.
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