Ashley Abramson
Licensed Structural Engineer?
Hello! I am pending inspection on my flip currently, inspection came back asking for us to have a Licensed Structural Engineer "determine corrective measure to ensure proper support". Based on some of the pictures we ...
Deion Moore
Foundation Contractors - some cracks a couple inches wide
Looking for foundation contractors in the CT area. Preferably someone with more than a few years of experience. Currently in the motion of buying my first house and have some concerns. If anyone has any referrals plea...
Joshua Enriquez
HORROR FOUNDATION STORY?
Im currently in the process of purchasing a flip, and I had the foundation looked at. The house is off all over the place from 4inches all the way up to 8 inches! Nothing really scares me anymore but WOW!!!!What are s...
Anne Wallace
Hardwood floors
I recently acquired a SFR that is in huge disrepair. The family neglected their roof which leaked onto the hard wood floors below. One of the people gave a quote on something else said they were 1 inch oak wood floor...
Samuel Larry Goodroad
Potential rental with stone foundation issues. Money pit?
Hello BP! First post! I'm a newer investor. I've been house hacking a duplex but am now looking for my next buy and hold to BRRRR. I'm looking at a house that's been on market over a year that has foundation issues. I...
Stephen Gathman
condo deal with special assessments
Hello- I have an accepted offer in, with 15 days to review HOA books and records. Any input on this deal would be appreciated.
It is a villa in a condo development of 150 units in Longboat Key, FL. It is directly acc...
Julie Geib
Texas foundation repairs
I'm doing my first flip. The house has foundation issues. Pier and beam Done with engineers report and lifetime warranty. Problem: the house is taking FOREVER to "settle". We had tons of rain after the foundation...
Account Closed
I was quoted $16,000 to replace a rotting structural supprt beam
I am looking to purchase a duplex in Chicago with a built out basement, but the inspector was able to access the main support beam and found it was rotten or termite infested. It is a 30 foot support beam. I got a quo...
John Collins
Has anyone ever gone through with a foundation fix?
This has been the biggest red flag with under market properties that you wonder ... well, why can they be had at a certain price, and everyone avoids them because of how costly and risky foundation fixes are.My questi...
Tracey Leung
Inspection Report - Structural Remarks
I am in process of purchasing a turnkey property (built 1969, 3 bed/2 bath for $139k.) The inspection report came back with some minor findings. There is a structural finding: "Unusual settling cracks and significant...