With additional zoning code information gleaned from the city, I learned that other violations exist which were not flagged, for example lock-off doors and too much cement covering too much of my driveway. 

"Moisture and dirt are entering the basement near the stairwell""Additional support columns/beams lack visible hardward securing them into place"Engineer noted there is no structural component dug below freezing level on any of these supports which would need to be done to get the foundation supports to code"Signs of water penetration noted on the basement walls"Picture showing proximity of nextdoor house"The soil slopes towards the foundation, or is flat, and must be corrected to prevent water from finding its way to the foundation" (This is the side of the house with the failing retention wall in the basement and has extremely limited access) The engineer recommended potentially just paving cement between the houses to seal it and recommended against a french drain as installing it would go below the level of the foundation already.  

Her husband is a dentist that owns 2 practices and buying a 3rd one.  

$126 - sheet of laminate (I already had contact cement)$62 - cabinet pulls/hinges from Amazon$133 - tile from a surplus store$120 - paint/primerand about $175 for wood to make the new doors.

Here's a little bit about me without going into too much detail:-Soon to be dentist with low living expenses and decent excess income to work with-Large amount of side time outside of work (no kids, etc.)

You wouldn't ask your lawn guy if he would mow your grass for free - or your dentist to clean your teeth for free. 

Also are the "sticks" the home is sitting on piers or jacks sitting on the ground or cement?

I'm a dentist looking to buy a dental office.

It will cost you about $400 with tile, cement, grout. and about 10-12 hours of work.Removing will take about 1-3 hours and be sure to put some towels or blanket in tub area so you won't damage sameGood luck

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