I'm looking into buying a 1957 home in Tennessee that has had a complete remodel, including new HVAC, roof, plumbing, grounded electrical, water heater, kitchen, flooring, insulation, and siding. It's a 3 bed, 2 bath with a detached oversized two-car garage sitting on an acre. However, during the inspection, I found concerns about the crawl space supports, which seemed a bit off. I'm unsure if the current setup is up to standard or if the seller might brush it off. Should I be worried about the crawl space supports, or is this something I can overlook? Would love to hear your thoughts—should I pass on this house given its already high price tag?
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It's pretty normal to see stacks of concrete blocks as support in crawl spaces, but the real question is whether they're sitting on properly sized footers. If the blocks are just sitting there without good footings, it could lead to issues down the line. Fixing it isn't too complicated, but it will require digging and pouring concrete, which could add some extra costs.
I’d probably pass on this place. If they cut corners in the crawl space, chances are they might have done the same elsewhere. Sure, fixing it up right isn't rocket science, but it involves quite a bit of work, which can get pricey. Just be cautious of hidden problems.
Yeah, I'm really getting that vibe too. It's frustrating to think they only did the bare minimum where it's out of sight.