what needs to be done to a 3 family property when the seller says there has been a "freeze up"?

Question

I am looking at three family properties for sale and one is advertised as having had a "freeze up"... I am assuming this means the pipes have been frozen last winter but what needs to be done to fix this?

Answer 1

Number one... you shouldnt 'assume' anything when considering the purchase of property... get it in writing. Most communities now have some form of law in place that require a property owner to be truthful and 'up front' about any known problems with a home... for example, if there has been water damage, flooding, fire, etc... and what was done to repair the structure, if anything. So, check on that first thing... if you have any questions for your area... I seriously recommend that you consult a different real estate company, and ask them to advise you, or perhaps act as your purchasing agent. You don't hear about this often, but it is done... the real estate agents most often work for the 'seller'... but you can contract them to work for you as the buyer.

Now, here is a strategy you might consider... IF.. and let me repeat that... IF... we are indeed discussing a home that has had the water pipes freeze inside it... then contract a plumber to come in and give you an estimate to replace all the water lines. Then you will know how much it will cost in the worst case scenario... and you can use that to negotiate with, if necessary. Also, do not forget to ask about damage to the structure... wet floors, walls, etc... that will need to be replaced.

If the three properties are all about the same... you may just want to drop the one that has had damage, that has not been repaired. If there is something you particularly like about the property.. decide if you like it enough to deal with the possibility of having to rework all the plumbing. And if you do need to rework the plumbing.. do it before you move into it. (much easier to do)

Worst case scenario is really the only way we can advise you here... we can't see the property, you havent given a good description, because you dont KNOW what the problem is. It could be something as simple as replacing one or two pipes, or could be extremely serious.. so we have to consider the worst case.

Ask for details, talk to a local service company (contractor, plumber, etc) and think about hiring someone to work on your behalf, either a real estate agent, building inspector, or even a lawyer.

Good Luck

Answer 2

It would be best to have a plumber check the pipes because when water freezes it expands and can stretch the pipes making them less durable and more likely to leak also would want someone to check for hidden leaks in walls that are slow drips that will lead to mold issues

Answer 3

Theres constantly been a schism between Christians for the period of and after the autumn of Rome. This schism or cut up later became bigger for the period of the middle an prolonged time. there have been many Christian sects that condemned different Christian sects interior the evolution of Christianity. to illustrate, the Arians who believed that the holy trinity weren't one entity, yet separate entities, have been condemned heretical. while Rome fell, Christianity became divided east and west, one edge ruled via a pope and the different via a bishop. there have been constantly indifferences. So, taken all this into consideration, are there extremely genuine Christians? perhaps all of them are, or maybe non are.

Answer 4

I have to go along with the "wrangler" don't ever assume anything, separate it

"*** u me" get it, that's whats going to happen. I've dealt with property owners and Real Estate owners for many years, I rate them one notch over used car sales men.

I wouldn't even consider this, if they want to sell it, have them clear it all over so you can walk into a clear title with nothing wrong and, sign a statement to that effect.

Answer 5

It is going to be an expensive repair depending on how much was frozen and burst