Experience with Shoring?

[Kevin Mellor]

I am considering purchasing a flip house in Louisiana that needs shoring, but I am not convinced I should get into a house that needs shoring. 

I am unsure about the costs - even though we have received an estimate. The estimate was to level the house, but the estimator said there could be additional costs if there are other findings when they are working on the house.

I am sure I can make money on the flip if the estimate holds true, but I am concerned that the estimate could escalate quickly, and force the project to go over budget and potentially make the project go from green to red.

I'm looking to see if anyone has done a project (flip or not) that included shoring to see if the estimate was mostly accurate.

Thanks,

Kevin

[Braden Smith]

When shoring work is done there will always be other repairs that are needed post shoring. Typically the plumbing will have some issues, door and window frames may shift, cabinets and countertops may shift, cracks may develop in walls, etc, etc, etc. 

What is the current differential on the slab?