
3 May 2024 | 2 replies
Or call your preferred settlement agent and ask them to provide their seller settlement costs, then add in any commissions, HOA, termite/moisture inspection if required, etc.

1 May 2024 | 4 replies
After inspection, we discover there's drywood termite damage, moisture/water leaks seen from the attic and ceiling, roof doesn't have a permit with old patches.

30 April 2024 | 4 replies
-Has no crawlspace (common for older properties) so we couldn't see the foundation-Drywood termite/wood decaying fungi damage seen on all the windows/doors/parts of the beam on the exterior, parts of roof decking and rafters in the attic-Old leaks/moisture damage seen in the ceilings and attic-Parts of the roof has patch work-Roof doesn't have any permits on record (don't know how old it is)Seller's offer to me:-Fumigation treatment for drywood termites (tenting the house)-Replace and repair all damage wood throughout the house-Replace the entire roof with a new permit-Replace one window in every room (not all)-Pay for a structural engineer to inspect the foundation-Offer to get quotes for repairs and have a 15-20K budget to make all repairs, house is 500K.

30 April 2024 | 6 replies
Consider vinyl trim in the future as it can withstand moisture.

1 May 2024 | 30 replies
Concrete is also porous and will have constant moisture issues until the source of the water is determined.Here are some things to consider before you start throwing the kitchen sink at the problem:Does this happen only after a storm event?

28 April 2024 | 7 replies
Mold remediation is addressing the moisture problem, paint over any discolored areas with Killz and put fresh paint in your color over the encapsulant.

26 April 2024 | 5 replies
It might be cracking and heaving inward which might require both dealing with exterior ground moisture and also stabilizing the foundation from the inside with one of a few options.

27 April 2024 | 6 replies
Double-tapped breakers, all dishwashers did not function at all, multiple sinks and faucets actively leaked, Improperly installed flooring that had buckled, very high humidity in one units was causing moisture damage, furnaces full of drywall dust, radon systems that were not air-tight in the sump pit, and the list goes on and on.I listed just a few of what would ultimately be the longest repair request I've drafted in my career.

26 April 2024 | 6 replies
The post wicks moisture and gets soft/rotten at the bottom and sinks allowing the floor above to sink a little.

26 April 2024 | 52 replies
In any case, I wanted to put it back to original because the open porch allows moisture to get into the basement, which is under the open porch and the rest of the house.