Question on floor stains

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

I’m considering buying an Apt but the floors have dark spots scattered randomly throughout. We plan to redo the floors but wanted to know if these potentially could be mold or water damage. Not all of them are near windows or any water sources so could this be pets or something else?

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G & S Floor Service
6 years ago
Pet stains, needs to be replaced.
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User
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Pet urine. Down really deep. Which they’ve already tried to remove in the last refinish. Thats why it has a finish over the top. Urine damaged wood that bad wouldn’t have a finish on top if it were “fresh” from the last owner. And you’d smell it. You’ll be looking at replacement.
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SJ McCarthy
6 years ago
Pet stains...and LOTS of them. That means the owner who had the pet wasn't really top shelf when it came to maintaining the apartment. I would say the floors are a big red flag for this situation. If you can SEE that much trouble, IMAGINE what is hiding behind walls, under the sink, etc.

If you want to make an offer, make sure you specify the need to replace the flooring and bid $15/sf to deal with flooring replacement. And then BUDGET for the amount in your mortgage.
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