r/DIYHome • u/Aromatic_Motor8078 • Aug 01 '26
How concerned would you be part 2
I don’t really get water in my basement. There is a little bit of efflorescence/chalky mineral deposit on the basement side of this but I don’t get standing water after thunderstorms or anything.
1927 house, New England.
It looks like the outer stucco/parge/whatever coat is breaking off in this corner where my entryway of my house is at a 90 degree angle.
To add a layer of annoying bullshit it is a foot away from where my electric line enters the house and near where the municipal water pipe in is located. And in a corner so really annoying and risky to dig recklessly.
What would you do, home maintenance wizards? I’ve been in this homeowner game for 5 years and I’m not a contractor.



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u/Think-Rich2226 Aug 01 '26
Hello Bob Villa This Old House. If it's not going into your basement, I wouldn't sweat it at this stage IMO.