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Concrete floor base cracks

Asked Apr 18, 2008, 09:58 AM — 12 Answers
I am considering purchasing a house and in one room there is a cement crack about 3 feet long. The house is 4 years old and has a cement base under the carpeting and tile. I contacted a cement pourer who said this was a fairly ordinary occurence and should not pose a problem. Is this a significant problem and is what would be the fix for it? Thanks.

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Apr 18, 2008, 11:33 AM
None of these things, no cracks in wall, all doors and windows work well.
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Apr 18, 2008, 11:37 AM


None of those things, then less of a worry.
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Apr 19, 2008, 07:49 AM
I agree with ballengerb1, a 3/8" crack and especially in a four year old home, hmm, be very careful. Something doesn't seem right here. I would definitely suggest having that home inspection completed by someone YOU pick, not one that the SELLER picks.
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