Foundation from 1926 but in good condition

[Sukrit H.]

First time home buyer here

In the process of buying an older home which was redone in 2015. The foundation however is original from 1926. During my inspection contingency I hired a foundation engineer. The main analysis said foundation is in above average condition for its age and will last another 15-20 years. At that point it will need to be replaced. There is no repair. The recommendation was to improve drainage around home (landscaping) and inspections on foundation every 3 years.

Its a perimeter concrete foundation with a crawlspace


I plan to own the home for 10 years and I am afraid this will have further maintenance and impact resale value. Any thoughts/advice on if I should go for the house

[Billy Daniel]

I've never heard of an entire pier and beam foundation needing to be replaced.  Maybe a few piers and a beam or two, but never all of it.  I also don't know how you can predict it's going to be good for 10-15 years if it's already 100 years old.  I would get a second opinion from a GC or foundation company.  Engineers will almost always give you the worst-case scenario for everything (at least in my experience).