What would you do? (Foundation issue found during option period)

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by ChristieP

Seller is hiding something and you were smart to walk.

I agree........ The buyer IS NOT EVER TOO PICKY!

Seller doesnt sound kosher!!

[Wittgenstein's Ghost]

Originally Posted by Rakin

A trick I learned from my Inspector...... I carry a Golf Ball in my car. You drop it on a wood / tile floor at about 12 inches and see if it starts rolling across the floor. The faster it rolls the more the tilt.

That's my poor boy level.

Neat idea! I've tried the ball method before, but I didn't think to use a golf ball or drop it. It takes a decent amount of tilt to overcome the moment of inertia presented by a tennis ball that is still, so I wasn't too successful. I'll file this trick away for next time.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by Rakin

A trick I learned from my Inspector...... I carry a Golf Ball in my car. You drop it on a wood / tile floor at about 12 inches and see if it starts rolling across the floor. The faster it rolls the more the tilt.

That's my poor boy level.

I brought a ball with me when I was house-hunting too. Saved me on a few houses that I otherwise would have considered.

[TeamLynn]

Good to walk.
Are you using the seller's agent as your agent too?
That's not a good idea.
Have you own agent.

You'll probably find complaints for most of the foundation companies more than praise.
It's like apartments....no one leaves positive feedback for the apartment they live in, only complaints.

[FJB327]

Originally Posted by Rakin

A trick I learned from my Inspector...... I carry a Golf Ball in my car. You drop it on a wood / tile floor at about 12 inches and see if it starts rolling across the floor. The faster it rolls the more the tilt.

That's my poor boy level.

Ok. Do you drop it in the center of the house and room. What if the home only has tile in wet areas?