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jgm26
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I don't post a lot,but I really could use your help
and opinons about a house we are trying to buy...we have had the house inspected and it came back that some structural work needs to be done in the basement. The estimate was $3000, of which the sellers agreed to pay $2000. We thought that was pretty fair , considering the complete crap houses we saw before this one. Besides the basement, we don't need to do anything to this house- not even paint. Its complete move in condition in a nice area w/ good schools. The other houses in this area were priced about 10-15K more, and still needed work . Our house is less b/c its on the small side.
This morning my husband says to me" I think we should make the sellers pay for everything, and I'm not convinced the inspection was done correctly" Am I completely naive in thinking that a house inspecter would in fact *inspect* the house, and let us know if we would have major problems in the future? Isn't that why they are licensed?
What do you think ? What would you do?
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Posted 4/19/07 9:45 AM  |
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MrsNaunie
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Re: I don't post a lot,but I really could use your help
A home inspector is not the same as an engineer.
I would hire a structural engineer to inspect the house- a $500 expense, but if there is structural damage- it could save you from making a big mistake.
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| Posted 4/19/07 9:49 AM |
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MegZee
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Re: I don't post a lot,but I really could use your help
Posted by MrsNaunie
A home inspector is not the same as an engineer.
I would hire a structural engineer to inspect the house- a $500 expense, but if there is structural damage- it could save you from making a big mistake.
ITA. an inspector isnt goign to catch everything, and if you already know there may be structural issues, get an engineer.
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| Posted 4/19/07 9:55 AM |
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Kara
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Re: I don't post a lot,but I really could use your help
I also agree. I would ONLY ever use an engineer to inspect the house.
Call Tauscher Cronacher Engineers. They are the best -- request that you get a PE, not an RA (engineer, not an architecht). We used Charles Butt (yes , you read that correctly, but it's pronounced "Bute") and he was awesome. They are the best!
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| Posted 4/19/07 10:04 AM |
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Kara
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Re: I don't post a lot,but I really could use your help
I found Charlie's card. Here is the contact info:
Criterium - Tauscher Cronacher Engineers
265 Sunrise Highway
Suite 33
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
845-354-1119 (general office number)
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| Posted 4/19/07 10:07 AM |
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bikramaddict
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Re: I don't post a lot,but I really could use your help
Posted by MrsNaunie
A home inspector is not the same as an engineer.
I would hire a structural engineer to inspect the house- a $500 expense, but if there is structural damage- it could save you from making a big mistake.
and don't get the engineer that the seller's broker may recommend.
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| Posted 4/19/07 10:17 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: I don't post a lot,but I really could use your help
even an engineer is only going to do a visual inspection. no one can tell you what might happen with the house in the future. That would require taking down walls, etc.
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| Posted 4/19/07 10:37 AM |
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Kara
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Re: I don't post a lot,but I really could use your help
Posted by RandJ0806
Posted by MrsNaunie
A home inspector is not the same as an engineer.
I would hire a structural engineer to inspect the house- a $500 expense, but if there is structural damage- it could save you from making a big mistake.
and don't get the engineer that the seller's broker may recommend.
AGREED!
(And trust me, a seller's broker will NOT recommend Tauscher to you... they're too good!)
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| Posted 4/19/07 12:13 PM |
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