Everything You Need to Know About the Foundation of Your New Elmira Home
Your Elmira, NY home inspector is going to check your new house from top to bottom. A big part of that will be checking your home’s foundation. It might seem insignificant, but it’s really one of the most important features the structure has. You want to be sure that it’s in good condition.
At Precision Home Inspection, we take great pride in our work. Our goal is to provide you with a detailed report once we complete your inspection. We want you to be satisfied with our service, and that can sometimes mean breaking some bad news about what we find. Let’s talk about what we’re looking for when we inspect your home’s foundation.
Cracks in the Foundation
A crack in your house’s foundation might not seem like a very big deal. After all, houses settle all the time right? Cracks are inevitable. It might not seem to be a problem, and everything could be fine at first. However, if you let cracks go without being repaired, you could be in for some expensive fixes in the end.
It takes some time before a crack in your foundation can amount to serious damage. If a crack gets to be too big, it will cost more to fix it. It’s best to find them when they’re smaller. Based on what the crack looks like, we can even tell you what the problem might be in your home.
Other Signs of Damage to the Foundation
It’s not enough for us to just look around the outside of the home. The inside will often tell its own story about what’s happening with the foundation. We’re looking for all of the following:
- Any cracks that may appear over doorways or windows
- Doors that are jamming or aren’t latching the way they should
- Any cracks in the ceramic tile over concrete floors in the house
- Windows that stick or won’t close
All of these can indicate that there is a problem with the foundation. If we find one of the items on the above list, you may be looking at a repair.
Repairing a damaged foundation can be costly for a new homeowner. That’s why we want you to know about it before you close on the house. Depending on what we find, you may be able to negotiate your contract. If the issue is really bad, you may even be able to get out of the contract, depending on what the seller is prepared to offer you.
Buying a home in Elmira, NY is a serious transaction and a big decision. We want to be sure you have all your bases covered. Our job is to ensure that you are a happy customer, and we want to know that you’ll be happy in your new home too!
Do you need to have your new Elmira home inspected? We’re happy to help you and get you all the information you need. Please contact us right away to make your appointment.
