Start with root causes: water (drainage/irrigation), grade, soil, circulation. Have the contractor perform a quick audit: downspout discharge, slope away from the house (~2%), irrigation pressure/coverage, and soil texture. Solve infrastructure first, then plants and finishes. Otherwise you’re repainting over leaks.
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