Here, you see a foundation where erosion has washed soil away from beneath the wall, leaving the foundation unsupported in large areas. This was caused by downspouts that discharged next to the foundation. This is a very common condition and should always be called out by inspectors as a defective condition. It is very important that the downspout is discharged away from the foundation, and that means putting the downspout in the right place, and adding more to its length.
Here is a good example of proper downspout installation.
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