URGENT Warning: Massive Risk With Preowned Homes In Dallas
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2024
- As more and more of you head BACK to the office (and the ugly reality of a commute), preowned homes are making a comeback. Sure, new construction is amazing but that COMMUTE is not! Still, if you're going to consider preowned homes you absolutely MUST be on the lookout for hazards that are unique to Dallas.
In this video we delve deep into the issue of foundation problems. In Dallas, you'll see normal, nominal foundation settling but then you'll also see homes with HUGE amounts of movement. In this video we'll show you an Engineer's Report describing foundation repair and we'll check out what a report with EIGHT INCHES of foundation differential looks like.
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When i bought my house built in the 1980s, i had an engineering report, and there was less than a 1" deviation from the East side to the West side. Still, with the big rains in the past couple of weeks, the front door was harder to open until the rains stopped. But, my neighbor across the street has had foundation work.
Ironically, this is a Plano house. It has other issues, like cast iron sewer which hasn't been replaced (yet), and pressboard soffits which I am replacing. The foundation doesn't currently seem to be a problem. Water management seems to be an important part of foundation management, and foundation repair almost always leads to under-slab plumbing issues (and vice versa).
All very good points!
Very good info thanks!
Anytime! I hope it was helpful!
This is where 1) home inspection by the buyer is important, 2) Check with Angie List to see who the inspection company is reputable. 3) See if they are on the Better Business Bureau. I know some sellers will sell it "as is".
This is absolutely correct! But - I would say it’s not enough. If an engineer will write off on a bad foundation an inspection will not prevent you from making that mistake.
@@WendyPannell This is why you get three references from the engineer. Ask he is on Angie's list and BBB.
@@lb6588 Yes, but even the engineer will write off on a house with a terrible foundation. I give an example of that in the video. It’s crazy!
A home inspector is not a structural engineer, and you won't get this report without a separate engineering report. I'm glad my Realtor had me get an engineering report.
Very good info. There was foundation work at the home we bought. The realtor found there was a warranty. We at least were able to get the foundation company to come out and check the work. In Waco here pest inspection is also a must.
It sounds like it’s worked out well for you and I’m so glad! The warranties so often aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on. 😞
Very informative thank you!!
Subbed btw
Welcome aboard!
I’m so glad it was helpful!
Hey I want gaps in my windows if I’m going to get cold air here in Dallas.
I’m sure that could be arranged with some of these older homes!
@@WendyPannell Yes unfortunately I own one. Fox and Jacobs 1973. My big mistake.
New or old homes!!@
Both! It depends on what you’re looking for. My goal is to alert you to the potential pitfalls that can come with either choice.
Thanks for such great info!! I had always heard that it’s the new builds that have bigger foundation issues because they haven’t “settled yet.” Can you speak to that or direct me to a video where you have spoken on that? Also, as I have to move back to the DFW area, I really wanted prebuilt homes mainly due to the character that seems to be lacking in new builds. You said that, in general, homes built in the 70s seem to have a lot of foundation issues. Is there an era where, in general, tend to have fewer foundation issues?
The 70s homes tend to be so bad because there was a transition in that decade in Dallas from pier and beam over to slab. The engineering was new so to speak. Plus it was a time of extremely high inflation resulting in the likelihood of cheaper materials. My experience has been starting with the 70s, the newer the homes the less likely the foundation problems with the exception of very cheaply built homes and homes built on unsolid terrain. There is a luxury neighborhood in Cedar Hill for example, that is extremely hilly. We have seen jaw dropping foundation problems there even though the homes aren't necessarily old.
@@WendyPannell that makes a lot of sense. Thank you so much for your insight!!💗
Great info. Any tips on which foundation company to get help from? Or how do you choose and where do you look for a good foundation repair company?
My tip is to not buy them! Ha! Seriously though, we always check for previous foundation work before we show any preowned homes. If the differential looks significant we recommend not even viewing the home and once we show them why, our buyers always agree!
That being said, anytime we see signs of foundation shifting when there hasn’t been previous repairs, or when there has been previous repairs and the house is super close to level, we call out HFX foundation company. My favorite thing about them is how honest they are! I’m not sure we’ve ever actually brought them any business because they’re always very honest about the homes not needing repair. They’re willing to lose money by being honest - I admire that!
foundation problem can occur after you buy it and new construction can also have foundation problem down the road. so you just have to roll the dice?
Partly! Foundation problems are less common in new construction. The closer the homes are in age to the 70s the more likely you are to find foundation problems. Prior to the 70s you predominately saw pier and beam foundations which are less problematic. The 70s were the decade characterized by switching over to the slab foundation. The engineering was new, inflation was high, cheaper materials were used…bad decade for foundation problems! Not all 70s homes have them but plenty certainly do.
what about homes built in other decades.. 80s 90s 00s@@WendyPannell
The garbage quality of new homes is beyond belief ...... you're better off buying a home that was built honestly.
I’ve seen some doozies, that’s for sure!
Do you have a company you recommend for foundation work?
We live in Frisco and our home is 13 years old and we need to life the back now.
We did build it…
We have had one company come out but we really need guidance.
Thanks
We’ve always used HFX Foundation Solutions. Our experience with them has been mostly on the consultative side. Anytime a foundation is borderline, meaning we’re not completely sure if it might need repair, they come out to provide an expert opinion. Here is their contact info! (817) 770-0174 and hfxfoundation@gmail.com.
@@WendyPannell thanks!
Just look for a house that has painted brick and you’ll be fine. 😜
I have no idea what this means but ok then! 😅
This is not a Dallas problem, but a problen in North Central Texas, and that covers a large area, so do not think well I will avoid "DALLAS", it covers many cities,west to Weatherford, east to beyond Dallas, and that may not cover all the areas involved.
Very true. I use the term “Dallas” to collectively refer to the entire metroplex because it is definitely a prevalent issue.