Structural problems missed by inspector -- can I sue?

[jameshardin]

As a current construction engineer, and former Realtor, I can attest that structural issues can be hard to diagnose and / or miss by an inspector. To do a thorough pre-purchase inspection you would need to shoot elevations on the slab, assess every crack in drywall (which is naturally occuring overtime), etc. Plus, most inspectors (in texas) have a clause that their liability is limited their inspection fee, so you might get a couple hundred dollars back.

[IvanRPark]

If there is any structural problems in your house and it is affecting it then you should get it repaired as soon as possible because it is not easy to sue the former inspector and the former owner for a property that were owned 5 years earlier.

[KennethAuyeung]

Doesn't matter if that structural problem is not going to make any effect other daily living or not. If any one is buying house then he will inspect and no doubt then you have to fix that problem or less $10000 of the cost.

[emm74]

Originally Posted by twingles

Why did you have a structural engineer look at the house after your inspector? You said "to follow up" - follow up on what???

Yes, exactly. Obviously something was going on that you were aware of at the time.