Hi, I'm in love with a house we've looked at, but there are some questions. The house is built in 1929, fully renovated, with a crawl space foundation. When I asked about the foundation, the realtor said they have lifted the flooring throughout the house and excavated, and in one room, they put back the original floor.I will, of course, have the house inspected, but I'm still wondering how to "go about" renovating such an old house? Do you build new from underneath, or do you use the old construction? Maybe there are different ways? I know a regular inspection doesn't check for moisture, but if I order such an inspection, I need to know what to order.
Hope it wasn't too confusing, grateful for all answers,
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My god, you get so much house for your money when you leave the big city by a few miles.
Incredibly beautiful house that someone has truly put a lot of time and love into.
Isn't it possible at all to come down and check the foundation to see if it's damp, etc.?
Incredibly beautiful house that someone has truly put a lot of time and love into.
Isn't it possible at all to come down and check the foundation to see if it's damp, etc.?
Well, for a novice like me, I couldn't see any entrance to the grounds. But surely there must be a way to check in somewhere??! The whole deck is built all around it too.
Yes, it looks fantastically nice! The truth is that the plot is minimal, but who wants to lay in the flowerbeds?? Then there's just a small toilet with a washing machine and shower, a bit critical...
Thanks,
Yes, it looks fantastically nice! The truth is that the plot is minimal, but who wants to lay in the flowerbeds?? Then there's just a small toilet with a washing machine and shower, a bit critical...
Thanks,
I think it looks like the house is situated quite high, which is always good considering moisture and high groundwater, etc.
But try to check under the house to ensure it isn't damp and doesn't smell like mold.
The only thing I noticed was that the electricity consumption was quite high considering the house had 2 air heat pumps and the possibility for wood burning, but it isn't extreme in any way, and it's colder in the north than here in the south.
But try to check under the house to ensure it isn't damp and doesn't smell like mold.
The only thing I noticed was that the electricity consumption was quite high considering the house had 2 air heat pumps and the possibility for wood burning, but it isn't extreme in any way, and it's colder in the north than here in the south.