Are you planning to sell a house with a foundation problem? You could be concerned about your ability to market. The great news is that you will be able to sell it (so long as the cracked foundation unfolds to the buyer and they agree to purchase it “as is”).
But… just how bad is the damage?
That depends. Cracked bedrock results from the foundation settling and moving along with the soil. More problematic signs include…
1. Uneven floor surfaces.
If you have ancient windows or doors that don’t close properly, or if things fall onto the flat floor, you undoubtedly have uneven flooring. While this may indicate a house’s bedrock difficulties, whether you have wood flooring or original hardwood floors, they can distort with time.
2. Slabs are leaking.
It’s remarkable how much structural damage a small leak can wreak. It’s a complicated problem if you have a leak in or under your house. Mold and mildew absorb moisture, but they can also lead to foundation deterioration. Leaking increases the urgency by threatening to fracture the pipe completely.
3. Walls with cracks.
In older houses, cracked external or internal walls are a sure symptom of bedrock concerns. You’ll almost certainly come across references to windows or chimney streams. Not every wall break, the especially external wall breaks, is a big problem, but it warrants investigation.
Do you have cracked walls in the foundation of your old house? Unfortunately, avoiding the problem will not solve it.
4. Foundation sinking and settling.
Check your foundation if your house or other structure appears to be sinking or has settlement issues because settling is becoming a more common sign of a foundation problem. You may notice that one side of your house is less than the other over time or that the center is sinking. If this is the situation, the foundation may need to be lifted and inner or outer foundation piers installed. These are placed around the base of your structure or within it to elevate it. Many real estate owners have discovered that installing inner base piers necessitates scraping the concrete sheet and causing a mess.
5. Doors out of square.
After a few years of settling, few homes are perfectly erect, but a door out of the square has fractures in the wall above it should be investigated. Many homeowners with otherwise sound homes have uneven flooring that causes water to roll in one direction when spilled. A homeowner should be concerned if the floor slopes more than one or two inches every 15 feet. The house’s walls pull away.
If a homeowner finds that an external wall is peeling away from the house, they should contact a contractor soon. The wall may collapse if this is not addressed. If the homeowner notices more than a couple of these warning signs of foundation concerns, they should contact a building contractor.
Final Thoughts!
Although a damaged foundation is not necessarily a deal-breaker for home buyers, it must be corrected before the house is put on the market. That is if you decide to sell your property the traditional way.
You don’t have to sell in the usual sense. You could sell your house as-is for a reasonable cash price without having to do any renovations. Wouldn’t that be useful?
You may even choose your own closing date, avoid paying commissions to agents and save money on closing costs. How? Simply dial 413-315-9551 to reach us. Within 48 hours, we can grant you a reasonable cash offer. There’s also no commitment on your part to accept our offer.
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