“The Rain Reveals…”
Many people avoid property inspections during the rainy season — but that’s actually the best time to go. It is one of the smartest moves a buyer or investor can make. It reveals a lot that dry weather hides.
Imagine this: You’re driving through the estate or neighborhood, and the rain starts. That’s when you see the real condition of the road. Is it still motorable? Or does it turn into a river? The knowledge of water retention around a property helps to understand how well the land drains and if there can be possible solutions to mitigate the situation. You get to see how water flows through the area, whether it drains properly or just sits there, waiting to cause other problems later.
If the house is already built, you’ll know right away if the roof leaks, if the gutters work, or if water creeps in through the walls. Structural flaws like rising damp, poor construction, or weak foundations are seen. The rainy season doesn’t hide flaws — it highlights them. No sugarcoating — rain exposes almost everything.
Even the neighbors’ compounds will tell you something. Are they elevated properly? Is there a smell from poor drainage? These are things you won’t notice on a sunny day.
The rain doesn’t just fall, it helps in property assessments and gauging the true value of the property. Issues observed enhance price negotiation.
So, before you buy that land or house, inspect smart. Let the rain do the inspection with you. It never lies.
