tongwang
Feb 12, 2011, 11:38 AM
I made an offer on a home and the home inspector said that there is a slight foundation settling.
The home inspector's finding:
"Type of foundation: slab on grade - refers to a concrete slab poured on a prepared gravel or sand base at grade level
There appears to have been a slight settling of the foundation. Some doorways are slightly out of square. The slab on the first floor is slightly out of level and the floor of the front room on the second floor has a noticeable bump in the middle. The garage slab is also crowned in the center. Recommend further evaluation by a geotechnical engineer or other qualified professional. "
What may have caused the foundation settling and how to fix it? If we don't fix it or it can't be fixed, will it get worse? House is near LA. Is it common for houses in CA to have some sort of foundation settling? Should I skip this house?
Thanks.
Tong
The home inspector's finding:
"Type of foundation: slab on grade - refers to a concrete slab poured on a prepared gravel or sand base at grade level
There appears to have been a slight settling of the foundation. Some doorways are slightly out of square. The slab on the first floor is slightly out of level and the floor of the front room on the second floor has a noticeable bump in the middle. The garage slab is also crowned in the center. Recommend further evaluation by a geotechnical engineer or other qualified professional. "
What may have caused the foundation settling and how to fix it? If we don't fix it or it can't be fixed, will it get worse? House is near LA. Is it common for houses in CA to have some sort of foundation settling? Should I skip this house?
Thanks.
Tong