When Buying a Home, Are Foundation Problems a Dealbreaker?
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Los Angeles, CA, August 31, 2016 --( When you find a home you like, personally check the property for the below signs of foundation problems.Having a dollar amount for repairs will also help you negotiate the price down.Here are some of the signs of foundation damage to look for:Sunken floors or foundation.Cracks on the outside of your home- especially diagonal ones.If they are small it may just be a cosmetic issue, but large cracks are often a sign of a more serious issue.Patios that have pulled away from the house.Doors and windows that don’t open and close properly.Gaps between the caulking on windows and doors.Sloping floors with a height difference of more than an inch over 15-20 feet.Wallpaper that has wrinkled or creased.If you notice any of the above issues with the house of your dreams, don’t let it scare you away.You can then take that report to foundation repair companies to get estimates, and then use the estimates to negotiate a lower price on the house.Julian De La Torre, founder and owner of Julian Construction, stated: “If you notice any of the signs of foundation problems when you’re considering buying a home, have an inspection done, so you know how expensive the problems will be to fix.You can see tips and advice about home foundations on their blog, at http://julianconstruction.com/blog/ Contact Information Julian Construction Shawn Kyles 323-733-3377 www.julianconstruction.com Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Julian Construction Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend