A gutter that collects water perfectly and dumps it at the base of the wall has moved the problem rather than solved it. In Summerbrooke soil, water saturating the ground against a foundation causes settlement, and it finds its way into crawl spaces where it does what standing water in a humid climate always does. The discharge is part of the system, not an afterthought.

The simplest fix is downspout extensions carrying water three to six feet from the wall, sloped away rather than laid flat. Where the grade runs toward the house, or where an extension across a walkway is impractical, underground drainage piped to a discharge point further out is the better answer. We look at the grade around the house at quote stage and tell you which one your property needs, since installing gutters without addressing this is half a job.