Slanting floors

9 years ago

we've looked at a house that was completely renovated, built in 1954. They recently added an addition to the house and it all looks great however in two spots of the addition there is a lump in the carpet and it slants. I'm not sure what this is and I'd just like to know if it is a major problem before buying the house. The realtor said it was because the beams aren't straight? So they couldn't level it. I just don't get why they didn't do it right if they were going to do it at all. If someone could please explain I'd greatly appreciate it.

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littlebug zone 5 Missouri

9 years ago

I have no explanations, but I'd say run, Forrest, run. We lived in a house with slanting floors and it drove me stark raving crazy. I guess I'm OCD like that. It didn't bother DH at all, but I couldn't wait to move as I simply couldn't stand it.

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pkpk23
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Don't know if I'd expect slanting floors in 1950's house. Have structural engineer check them out. Daughter lives in house built in 1753- solid foundation but most floors slant. Parts of house are partially supported by old, massive tree trunks. Not a problem or annoyance- little grandson loves that he can put toy car at one end of room and watch it roll!

I've always lived in 18th century houses and have had a variety of floors from slanted to straight- foundation integrity is key.
linakhayel thanked pkpk23
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linakhayel
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you for your reply. I feel like it isn't anything serious but I'm still being extra cautious because it's my first time buying a house.
Here's a picture it might help when you walk over it, it is hard and slants towards the wall if you can see.
ncrealestateguy
9 years ago
You need to look at the area from under the floor. Then you will know why it is like it is. Could be a big problem or not.
St561 W
9 years ago
i saw a house that had a number of slanting floors. i asked my floor guy if it is something that can be fixed by redoing the floors but he said absolutely not. he said it is most likely a structural issue. i ended up not buying that house for that reason.
powermuffin
9 years ago
We have slanting floors in our 1908 house. Before we bought it, we hired a structural engineer to look at the foundation (completely visible in the basement). The engineer said that the foundation had settled long ago and that it is supporting the house just fine. He also explained to us what would need to get done to level out the floors. It was very helpful info even though we have not tackled the job yet-that was 8 years ago. It hasn't gotten worse, but it is a little better because we took out a wood stove that was put in in the 1970s without shoring up the foundation to accommodate it.