we are looking to buy a cute home, but the foundation is cracked and one wall is sinking...we may think it is worth it depending on repair costs. I just need and average cost nubmer just to have an idea of what we would be getting into.
2007-02-13 12:40:32 · 11 answers · asked by jenyluv2001 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Wow! That's just about rebuilding the whole house - think about it! The foundation - just by definition it means the base , in this case, of the house. You are looking at at least 20K maybe on up to 50K depending on the size and the land it's being erected on - there could be an underlying problem - sinkholes, etc. - Seems like a bad investment unless you tear it down and start over! Remember - you get what you pay for!
2007-02-13 13:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to see the place so I could tell more. Is it the floor that is sinking or is it the walls. It can only sink so far. Cement is extremely cheap. If you could put say 1 1/2 inches of cement over all the existing floor, would that solve the problem? Mix cement in any size container and spread it level. You can get a lazer level at Home Depot and end up with level floors for a few hundred dollars. Reset the doors if you have to. This is something you can do yourself a little at a time. Don't let the inspector see it.
2016-03-29 05:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really love the house I'd say it's worth it. All homes need to be levelled sometime. It may cost a lot, but if it's the home you want go for it. You can buy a brand new house but it it's built where the soil is sandy or clay, after a few years you will have to have work done anyway. It's not cheap though. Now with a cracked foundation, all you need to do is have the ground treated so no termites get in. If a mortage company will give you a loan on it, I'd say buy.
2007-02-13 16:35:59 · answer #3 · answered by JR 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
first determine what is causing it to sink. Has it settled to it's lowest point? Cracks are not that detrimental, sinking is. If it has to have piers, it can cost $2500 or more per pier. Spend some money ($50 -$100). Have a mud-jacking company take a look at it. They might have a fix for a few hundred dollars.
2007-02-13 12:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on if the walls are still moving. wall anchoring contractors are fast and good for the most part. they can even dig under and secure for sinking footers. if its just 1 wall sinking, the est. above, is way high.most of these places wont even give you a ballpark figure w/o looking at it.
2007-02-13 13:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to get the phone book out and search the area the house is in for a foundation specialist and get 2 or 3 estimates. That way you will know exactly what your getting into.
2007-02-13 12:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by lego 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
RUN FOREST, RUN!!!
Headaches should occur randomly and naturally. Volunteering to take on a money pit like this is a really baaaaaaad idea.
2007-02-13 12:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by I am, I said 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
25 or 30 thousand at least.
2007-02-13 12:46:19 · answer #8 · answered by tchem75 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not a good idea to buy a house with unstable ground.....it just gets worse over time!
2007-02-13 12:54:09 · answer #9 · answered by zdonz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
can you say 12 grand, atleast...very good class
2007-02-13 12:58:29 · answer #10 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋