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House floor uneven. Possible structure issue

6 years ago

I am looking house to buy. Its floor is very uneven. In living area, there is a slope of about 1”. The walls of the house have gone down due to water pipe leakage underneath. The seller says he fixed the water problem, but the walls are still low. I could see that incline in the roof also from inside. I am not sure if the house has settled or the walls can further go down. Is this something I should be worried about or I am overthinking.

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HU-178658043
6 years ago
I'd worry. I'd want independent, expert verification that the problem has been fixed and then consider if I can live with the warped structure or how much it will cost to repair.
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6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hire an inspection from a structural engineer. Any water leak so significant as to cause significant subsidence is major. I’d want a plumber to inspect that repair too. Individual specialists. In addition to a standard home inspector. Is the home such a draw that it would be worth a couple of thousand in inspection reports?
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Altair
6 years ago
Definitely get an inspection done, it is a scary thought to have foundation issues.

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