Preparing a home for sale isn’t easy. It’s a buyer’s market and the slightest hint of a problem can raise red flags. It takes time to get everything clean, stage the interior and brighten up the lawn. Then there’s the hassle of finding a realtor, advertising the property and accommodating potential buyers.
Selling a home is tough business as-is and other issues, like foundation problems, will cause potential buyers to run scared. If you’re looking to sell (or buy) foundation repair problems aren’t something you can just ignore.
A recent story by the Fort Worth Star sheds some light on the matter.
“When a house goes on the market, any sign of a foundation problem can be a deal breaker. “A foundation problem is one of the biggest red flags” that can emerge from a pre-sale inspection, said real estate agent Jesse Williams. “Buyers will run scared if that comes up.”
Jesse is right, in fact a good chunk of the calls we get here at GLP Foundation Repair come directly from homeowners who have already lost a sale or are afraid they will if they don’t address their foundation problems immediately.
Avoiding foundation problems isn’t easy. Mother Nature is out to get us, especially here in Texas. Jeff Dutton, General Manager of Integrity Foundation provides insight.
“The last several years of weather that have either set records in rainfall or in drought have been particularly rough on foundations, said Jeff Dutton general manager of Integrity Foundation Repair. It didn't help that last October and November in Dallas Fort Worth were the driest back-to-back October and November on record, Dutton said.”
Mother Nature isn’t the only force working against your home. Foundation damage can stem from other sources, like tree roots and slab leaks. Potential home buyers will notice.
“Homeowners easily can tell when a house has a foundation problem. Doors can stick or not open or close. Windows won't open. Doors will swing on their hinges one way or the other when partially open, called “ghost doors.” Cracks appear in brick walls and/or sheet rock walls, Dutton said.”
With residential foundation repair costs ranging anywhere from $3,000 to $40,000 for extreme damage, it’s no shock that home buyers are reluctant to consider homes that show signs of problems. Homeowners can take steps to avoid these costs by installing quality drainage systems, gutters & downspouts, conducting proper maintenance and keeping an eye out for signs of problems.
Integrity Foundation Repair specializes in slab and pier and beam foundation repair for commercial and residential properties throughout the Dallas- Fort Worth Meteroplex.
We offer free evaluations for homeowners and buyers and work extensively with real estate and mortgage professionals throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
We provide fast, FREE assessments to establish whether or not the foundation is in need of repair. If it is, we can schedule the work quickly and all documents can be processed efficiently in the event the home is for sale.
Our goal will always be to provide accurate and timely evaluations and if necessary, appropriate repair plans and professional installations.
High standards of professional ethics and morality are key elements when GLP Foundation Repair evaluates, repairs and warranties a foundation repair job.
GLP recommends a Professional Engineer’s certification in conjunction with every job we do, and all methods of foundation repair used comply with HUD, FHA, VA and 203K lending requirements and local regulations.
Integrity Foundation Repair has extensive liability insurance to protect our customers. Proof of Insurance is available upon request.
We offer third party financing to any qualified applicant and we accept VISA, MasterCard and AMEX via phone.
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