Hi! I am looking at buying an "as is" house, and in the realtor's photos there is duct tape forming a cross over the kitchen and restroom sink, and the toilet lid is duct taped shut. The kitchen and bath has been recently remodeled, and the home is on a septic/well system. What are potential reasons for duct tape on the sinks?
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2007-05-13 13:23:02 · 10 answers · asked by chgteach 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
house my have been what they call Winterized. All water is turned off so don't pour anything down the sinks or flush the toilets.
2007-05-13 13:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by psychoholiday1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't rush into this house without a certain answer as to the duct tape. I was an inspector for a large Realty company in Vegas and this tape would worry me without an answer. It's funny the Realty didn't give an explanation for this. Don't purchase without an inspection.
I've been in places where the Realtor has asked not to flush the toilet, don't turn on the faucets, why don't all the plug In's work , etc. find out the answers first then see what you think. You wouldn't believe what Realtors would do to sell a house. Let the buyer beware.
2007-05-14 07:14:13 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason for duct taping the plumbing is to keep potential buyers, and lookie lous, from using the toilets, especially if the water is not turned on.
My niece bought a house that had been on the market for months, the price reduced several times, because of the odor of sewage in the basement bathroom.
Her Mom went over to help her clean up to move in, and discovered that the toilet had been used, and retaped. Mama flushed the toilet and opened a window. My niece paid twenty thousand less than the original asking price.
2007-05-13 20:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by elaine_classen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tape is there so you know that they don't work. Either they are not connected or the plumbing is bad. Maybe the septic tank has failed. Or all of the above. AS IS means you accept all the problems especially the ones with duct tape over them.
Unless you are handy or have allot of time and money you might reconsider buying anything as is
2007-05-13 20:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by WDOUI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi When a house is winterized the sinks and toilets are taped off to communicate the fact that its been serviced. Also the fresh water lines were probably blown out too. Good luck.
2007-05-13 20:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probable that they have simply shut them down for the winter and want to make sure the pipes don't get anything poured in them. If there are any questions put it in the Escrow agreement that the fixtures and all plumbing must be hooked up to an active and legal septic system prior to closing. That wa you have no liability or unexpected costs. Good luck
2007-05-13 22:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by William C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm really not sure...my guess..
There is no running water in the house or the septic is not usable (not connected) and the owner does not want perspective buyers using the fixtures.
2007-05-13 20:27:59 · answer #7 · answered by pamomof4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plumbing lines may not yet be complete. Could be a contract problem and the plumber won't finish work until he is paid.
As is, isn't always cheap.
2007-05-14 17:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by itsmyitch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay a house inspector to check it out. You never know what they may be hiding under the banner of "winterized".
2007-05-14 18:57:57 · answer #9 · answered by Michael B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
house has been winterized. trust me.
2007-05-13 20:34:03 · answer #10 · answered by spudisme003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋