SECTION 6 tl.O 
HARDSCAPE SYSTEM 
HARDSCAPECOMPONENTS 
TO INSPECT 
Inspect all walking and driving surfaces that provide access, 
manage drainage, and contribute to the safety and value 
of the property. 
ll 
Concrete sidewalks 
0 
1,1{ Stone patios 
R 
Concrete driveways 
0 
Jr 
Pool decks 
\t: 
Decorative concrete 
0 
tffl! Entry plazas 
§e 
Brick pavers 
0 .. 
Steps 
m Concrete pavers 
0 
.... 
Curbs 
~a Natural stone walkways 
0 
-
Wheel stops 
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 
0 
0 
0 
D 
0 
0 
D 
0 
0 
0 
0 
Biological growth 
0 
Cracks 
Black algae staining 
0 
Settlement 
Mold or mildew 
D Differential movement 
Moss 
Lichen 
D Spalling 
Surface discoloration 
0 
Surface erosion 
Tire staining 
0 
Broken pavers 
Rust staining 
0 
Loose pavers 
Oil staining 
0 
Rocking pavers 
Organic mining 
0 
Trip hazards 
Efflorescence 
0 
Root displacement 
Surface suling 
0 
Joint deterioration 
INSPECTION TIP: 
Walk the entire property and observe hardscape surf-aces 
in both dry and wot conditions. Many hazards, staining, 
and drainage issues are easiest to see aher rainfall. 
0 
Standing water 
0 
Improper slope 
D 
Blocked dr;,lns 
0 
Ponding 
0 
Erosion 
D 
Sediment buildup 
D 
Overflow paths 
BIOLOGICAL GROWTH 
0 
+ 
Expansion joints 
0 
0 
=j::a Control joints 
0 
D 
6-
Accessible ramps 
0 
0 
!!R!1i Drainage channels 
0 
0 
Ill 
Area drains 
0 
0 
Trench drains 
0 
Slip hazards 
0 
Tree roou 
0 
Uneven walking surfaces 
0 
Vegetation overgrowth 
0 
Broken edges 
0 
Irrigation overspray 
0 
Loose handrails 
0 
Soil erosion 
(where applicable) 
0 
Landscape edging 
D ADA accessibility 
movement 
concerns 
D 
Debris accumulation 
D 
Obstructed pathways 
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CRACKS & SETTLEMENT 
STANDING WATER 
SECTION 6 
HARDSCAPE COMPONENTS TO INSPECT 
STEWARDSHIP TODAY VALUE TOMORROW 

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