I don't know what the brick wall is standing on. But it is an option that could work. However, I still can't raise the beam to the correct level because of the wall built on top of it. Or rather, the room built on top of it. I probably need to get someone to take a look at this. Need some tips. 
If there are no notes about this in the inspection report, I think it sounds like a hidden defect. It is purely a construction error. I would bring in a structural engineer to assess how serious the defect is and what it would cost to fix it. Of course, the seller does not need to be informed. Then I think it's appropriate to demand the full amount for remediation from the seller. In the case of a hidden defect, compensation is normally the difference between the house's price and the value the house would have had without the defect, but my unqualified guess is that damage to the load-bearing structure must undoubtedly be repaired and that the price difference should therefore at least correspond to the cost of remediation.
Another important thing to check is what consequential damages have occurred and what it costs to fix them.
I would probably consider demanding at least the total cost of remediation as well as compensation for potential consequential damages. At least as an initial offer in negotiations with the seller.
Another important thing to check is what consequential damages have occurred and what it costs to fix them.
I would probably consider demanding at least the total cost of remediation as well as compensation for potential consequential damages. At least as an initial offer in negotiations with the seller.
Isn't it also the case that you should contact the seller relatively early in the process if you suspect a hidden defect?
This feels like a prime example of what the law regarding hidden defects is actually intended for.
This feels like a prime example of what the law regarding hidden defects is actually intended for.
Okay. A structural engineer then...
It's also a concern when you start thinking about the rest of the house. I have a sliding door wardrobe on the second floor in the opposite part of the house that won't close. When you slide the doors toward the outer wall, they quickly roll back into the room again. So there's the next floor that slopes significantly.
It's also a concern when you start thinking about the rest of the house. I have a sliding door wardrobe on the second floor in the opposite part of the house that won't close. When you slide the doors toward the outer wall, they quickly roll back into the room again. So there's the next floor that slopes significantly.
Bring in a construction engineer.... who can give advice on what needs to be done.
Also, make a cost estimate.... Because it's not entirely certain that it counts as a hidden defect, even if it spontaneously seems like it.
But if there are signs that things weren't right, it's difficult.
You can always try demanding money from the seller and hope he pays without major issues.
Because if he doesn't and you have to take it to court, it can become expensive and time-consuming.
It might not be worth the cost to take it to court.
Also, make a cost estimate.... Because it's not entirely certain that it counts as a hidden defect, even if it spontaneously seems like it.
But if there are signs that things weren't right, it's difficult.
You can always try demanding money from the seller and hope he pays without major issues.
Because if he doesn't and you have to take it to court, it can become expensive and time-consuming.
It might not be worth the cost to take it to court.
Okay. So, a structural engineer then...
It's also a concern when you start thinking about the rest of the house. I have a sliding door wardrobe on the second floor in the opposite part of the house that cannot be closed. If you slide the doors towards the outer wall, they quickly roll back into the room again. So there's the next floor that is sloping significantly.
It's also a concern when you start thinking about the rest of the house. I have a sliding door wardrobe on the second floor in the opposite part of the house that cannot be closed. If you slide the doors towards the outer wall, they quickly roll back into the room again. So there's the next floor that is sloping significantly.