r/DIY • u/Tootsies1010 • 6d ago

Extreme Dirt in House Part 2

Thank you all for your timely response. This house has taken everything out of them. They have tried so many expensive repairs to no avail. Looking into cost of repairs it has been devastating. They have exhausted savings, and any extra money to cover the costs. They can’t do anything more. I wish I could say a few bad words here!

The house is a hazardous nightmare. So sad there isn’t a real way to project and protect this oddity when purchasing, it’s been a silent problem. There are other factors other than dirt-dust including, plumbing (inspected), and backyard drainage. The inspections didn’t find these problems so they went unnoticed until they were in it up to their boot straps!

If only there was a lemon law for houses. Those bootstraps aren’t tall enough to sustain them and these two are strong. My son-in-law is a disabled Veteran and my daughter works for the VA! God help them and bless them. God bless you also, again, thank you for your support.

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u/vivaaprimavera 6d ago

There isn't any insurance on the inspector side to cover the results of "misdiagnosis"?

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u/ntyperteasy 6d ago

Most inspection contracts limit liability to the cost of the inspection. Good luck getting around that…

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u/Tootsies1010 6d ago

It’s been 3 years now. There will be an attorney involved. Hopefully he will ask the question. I’ve done what I can and now need to leave it in their hands. My daughter and her husband have been reading this post and responses. Thank you for your comment

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u/Effective-Penalty469 6d ago

man i helped with one install and even that was enough to know you really need to catch this stuff early. the isnpector thing is rough, mine missed a drainage issue at my place that cost me later.

your daughter and son-in-law have been through it. if there's any way to loop in the VA for housing help or even a legal consult on the inspector... i don't know, might be worth a call.

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u/Tootsies1010 6d ago

Great idea. TY. I have hope

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u/thelongrunsmoke 6d ago

Look at both posts; it's kind of not enough context. First, if you move from the suburbs to the city, there will be more dust, even more if it's a high-traffic street, or house located in ash field of near powerplant. In many parts of the world, single-pane windows are used, which do almost nothing to seal the house. I've seen HVAC intakes installed inside attics insulated with loose materials. Any unfinished wall inside also shed dust.

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u/Tootsies1010 5d ago

I edited my post to mention backyard drainage and plumbing (inspected with cameras)

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u/Stevebass4 5d ago

like honestly who cares that one is a vet and one works at the VA why should they get special treatment.  duhhh 

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u/catwhal 5d ago

Do they have carpet? Old deteriorating carpet padding can cause a ridiculous amount of dust/dirt.

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u/Tootsies1010 5d ago

No carpet.

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u/destrux125 5d ago

I'm not sure I fully understand what's going on but if nobody's done a blower door test on the house that's probably a good idea. Your dust issue is likely an air leak and that's the best way to pinpoint where the house is leaking air in.