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Old 04-07-2008, 10:52 AM
 
Location: South GA
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We are entering into a lease-purchase contract with the builder of the house we want. Since we are negotiating the contract between ourselves and the builder, we had not planned on out of pocket expenses in hiring a lawyer or an inspector. The house is built on a hill and I can tell that they hauled in fill to build the house on. How can I be sure the house is built on a solid foundation and will not have erosion problems later? Isn't this something the builder would have to have inspected prior to or after building? What inspections are legally required for the builder? I am somewhat mollified that with this being a lease-purchase agreement, we could always get out of the house - but, we really like it and do not want to move again - ever! Money is tight right now and I would hate anymore expenses right now - but I don't want to be "stupid" about this either. Any help?
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Old 04-07-2008, 03:22 PM
 
Location: The South
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There are plenty of commericial home inspectors. They will inspect and make recomendations for a fee.
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Old 04-07-2008, 07:22 PM
 
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Note that an inspector in GA will only point out apparent issues, like the age of the hot water heater, furnace/AC, approx roof age. If you are worried about the foundation a structural engineer would be better to have a look at it...that is what the home inspector would recommend.

Your other choice is to talk to the county building inspection department. They have to sign off on all the work being up to code. They may also know what all was done for the foundation.
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Old 04-07-2008, 07:40 PM
 
Location: South GA
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Thanks so much! I am going to have to find out to what length the house must be inspected to be up to code and what that entails.
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Old 04-07-2008, 08:12 PM
 
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If you are still looking for a structural engineer home inspector, I just got one for my house. He was excellent. Send me a DM if you want his info.
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Old 04-07-2008, 09:12 PM
 
Location: South GA
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Thanks! Will do!
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Old 04-08-2008, 07:35 PM
 
Location: Evans, GA
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Hi!

Speaking from knowledge this is one area you DO NOT want to skimp on. It is well worth it to pay to get a qualified person to inspect everything. Unfortionately I have seen and known lots of "shady" builders from just being in the real estate business. As an former exclusive buyers agent those are the homes that I avoid showing.
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Old 04-09-2008, 12:45 AM
 
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avoid Disgusta
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Old 04-09-2008, 11:23 AM
 
Location: South GA
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Thanks for all the info! (You too, Disgusta! )
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