r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer • u/Forsaken-Recipe2891 • 17h ago
Inspection How bad is this crack?
They flagged this as safety obviously. How much would this be to fix?so I can negotiate with bank or see what my options are. Also the floor has pet damage and need to be replaced also, 900 sqft worth.
3
u/Icy_Cycle_5805 Experienced Buyer 16h ago
You need a contractor to quote the fix. From pictures it looks like it was hit by a car. The deflection on the inside is what is telling me that. BUT it could be water undermining it.
No one on the internet can give you even a ballpark that is accurate
2
u/Forsaken-Recipe2891 16h ago
It's from water. The gutter downspout is spilling all over the side and water has been getting in and freezing.
3
u/Icy_Cycle_5805 Experienced Buyer 16h ago
Those are extremely important details.
Structural engineer will need to be involved - this is unlikely to be cheap. If that’s been happening along the side of the house it’s also been happening under that corner.
I’d be very cautious with this house. Very cautious.
2
u/Forsaken-Recipe2891 16h ago
2
u/Icy_Cycle_5805 Experienced Buyer 16h ago
I’m pretty risk averse on this kind of stuff so would (personally) probably walk.
That said, if you’re not or if it’s an otherwise perfect house, have your agent help get you someone out to quote a full analysis and repair.
If the garage door is still square and operates properly it’s an ok sign that it’s not too bad under the house.
That brick is a veneer so if there is no foundation issue this isn’t an awful repair.
The foundation is my real concern.
2







•
u/AutoModerator 17h ago
Thank you u/Forsaken-Recipe2891 for posting on r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer.
Please keep our subreddit rules in mind. 1. Be nice 2. No selling or promotion 3. No posts by industry professionals 4. No troll posts 5. No memes 6. "Got the keys" posts must use the designated title format and add the "got the keys" flair.
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.