Mona V.
Water puddles around the foundation wall
Hi,In a house I recently bought, gutters were all rotten so water had not been really going away from the house, creating low laying areas (photo below) and water puddles near the foundation wall when it rains. It was...
Kevin Lefeuvre
Would you buy this house?
Not sure if this is the best forum but since we have builders here, I hope you guys can help.So the question is: Would you buy this house?Frame Construction 1917. Beautifully remodeled. Flipper has reduced price twice...
Sol Bergren
Sidewalk sloping towards house, suggestions?
Hi, I've got a sidewalk sloping towards the house and I'd like to correct it properly. I've talked to a mudjacker and he believes the sidewalk is too old and should just be replaced. I am considering pouring new co...
Jason Holloway
Help with dry wall ceiling on old house
Replacing damaged ceiling drywall do you replace all drywall on ceiling or replace the small area that is damage ??
Chris Weaver
Worth buying a home on piers?
I'm looking at this HUD home near me but the biggest problem is that there's no foundation--just piers. As far as construction goes, I know the issues with the home but I'm more concerned about resale. Can someone get...
Roberto Andrade
Foundation heaving
I'm under contract for a SFR in Round Rock TX for a Buy&Hold investment, year 1960,1200 sf, 3B/1Ba, Price: $110,000, Repairs: $5,000, Rent: $1,200. Today we did the foundation inspection and found the kitchen and ...
Edita D.
Areas of active soil in Texas
Hey guys!
We are considering to purchase a property in Texas, and seller's disclosure revealed a foundation repair. It was also stating that the structure was situated in an "AREA OF ACTIVE SOILS". My 1st thought is t...
Suvarna Joshi
Is termite insurance worth for a 2 year old house?
Hello fellow BPers..I have a rental in Austin, Texas that was built 2 years back. The builder treated it for termites. The warranty on that treatment is expiring soon unless we extend it for another year by paying $17...
Logan Turner
Backyard advice, cheap Reno
I have a property I'm just finishing up rehabbing. It's going to be a rent house short term and possibly sell it in 2 years.
Any suggestions to make the backyard decent?
It's a dry almost desert climate. No spri...
Stephen Camardo
Landscaping overgrown property in Texas
Hi - Looking for some advice on the best way (and cost estimate) to de-foliate an overgrown property in East Texas. Grass is overgrown and unrully. Vines and ivy in chain link fence ect. Some stuff on house. I'm fr...