[DangeloInspections]

Water collecting near the birdcage edge of the lanai is common. Folks solve this in different ways, including installing screened in drains, etc. Tim Cox sells and installs these and they do a good job.

Low spots away from this edge is more difficult to solve. They are called "birdbaths". Happens every so often, especially if the folks who are pouring and finishing the pad do not take their time and are not careful to prevent them.

Three ways to solve this problem is either to put in another relief cut through this birdbath to the edge cutting the slab the same way it slopes.

The other way would be to etch this area and pout a concrete floor leveling compound in the birdbath. The downside to this is that it will be unsightly. A new finish would need to be applied, like a "cool touch" finish. T & D does this, as do other companies.

The third way to solve this is simular. Adding a thicker finish, like the stamped concrete finish, tile, etc, can level out this birdbath and eliminate it.

It is doubtful that warranty would do anything about this past the year, as it is considered "cosmetic" to The Villages. Their viewpoint might be that the slab preforms as functions. That being said, I have seen T&D cover this and take care of it, but not in every case.

Unless the birdbath could be seen either by discoloration, or a puddle after a rain, they are not always easily seen, especially with rugs, furniture, etc., unless the homeowner points it out. This is an item that has the highest chance of getting fixed IF it was on your 30 day checklist, when things have the highest chance of being corrected. I have also seen this repaired during the one year warranty inspection, if it is on the report. After that year, the chance of this getting fixed may diminish....one would have to speak to T & D about it.

Hope this helps!

Frank