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Results: Are a couple of small cracks in foundation of a house a big deal?

Published on 08/26/2016
By: pc1976
1939
Living
I am wanting to buy a home and the house I have found has a couple seems to be sturdy other than a couple of small cracks. The home was built in 1972, any advice appreciated.
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Are a couple of small cracks in foundation of a house a big deal?
Yes, do not buy a house with cracks in the foundation.
43%
828 votes
No, just a couple of small cracks are not a big deal.
27%
519 votes
NA
24%
471 votes
Other (please specify)
6%
121 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
0.67% 13
get a home inspection 0.15% 3
don't know 0.15% 3
not sure 0.10% 2
depends 0.10% 2
It could be either 0.05% 1
Have it inspected, if foundation is bad could cost you a lot of money 0.05% 1
Get it checked by a home inspector. 0.05% 1
Hire a home inspected to go over you're whole house 0.05% 1
have a home inspection and ask that person 0.05% 1
Dont know, what state? 0.05% 1
Can be but might not be. 0.05% 1
Get a inspector. 0.05% 1
Hire a house inspector! 0.05% 1
Get it checked out by a professional 0.05% 1
Could be an major Issue. Could cause the house to shift off foundation. 0.05% 1
ALWAYS have an inspection before buying a house. The money I paid last year before purchasing my house was well worth it. The inspector found three items which I had the seller repair prior to close of escrow. 0.05% 1
You would need to have an expert inspect it. 0.05% 1
Have it inspected before you purchase 0.05% 1
no idea 0.05% 1
Consult a professional 0.05% 1
I have no experience to justify me having an opinion here, but good luck with your house hunting :) 0.05% 1
talk to an expert 0.05% 1
Epoxy injection 0.05% 1
Have it inspected. 0.05% 1
get home inspector 0.05% 1
I don't know enough about this to give an opinion 0.05% 1
I would at least have it checked out by an inspector before getting into a contract to buy, if the problem is bigger than it looks now, you'll be stuck with it. 0.05% 1
Get expert advice 0.05% 1
Would depend after consulting a building inspector first. 0.05% 1
you need to check out the source/cause of the cracks, but it may not be a problem. 0.05% 1
Get an inspection it may be a minor or major repair. 0.05% 1
Depends where and how big,if small ,OK haggle price. 0.05% 1
Get professional advice such as a home inspection 0.05% 1
have it checked by a professional 0.05% 1
It's depend! How large the small cracks? If the house is half the price, it's okay maybe, but always think it is when you will sell it in the future! 0.05% 1
contact an inspector or a foundation repair specialist first to see what the extent of the damage and cost of repairs would be 0.05% 1
depends on how big they are 0.05% 1
probably not a big deal but get it checked out 0.05% 1
Get a professional inspection done. Ask someone who knows about foundations. 0.05% 1
get an inspection first 0.05% 1
They can be, get pro advice to make sure ! 0.05% 1
have the cracks checked out before considering buying. If nothing serious that affects the foundation , then think about buying 0.05% 1
You should have a home inspection just to be safe. 0.05% 1
Have a qualified inspector check it out. 0.05% 1
I don't know but am looking forward to the answers. I have owned a house for 40 years that was built in 1955 and wouldlike to know. 0.05% 1
no clue, consult a contractor 0.05% 1
depends. are thr cracks horazontal or diagnal. Diagnal is bad 0.05% 1
I would think so , but really not sure 0.05% 1
maybe just check to see where the cracks are coming from get more info first 0.05% 1
depends if it is a surface cracks or goes through the foundation 0.05% 1
No just fill them with quick plug 0.05% 1
Get a professional house inspection!!! 0.05% 1
Might be a big deal or it might not not. Get a home inspection! 0.05% 1
I would have it checked by a reputable independent contractor, it could be a big deal 0.05% 1
could be 0.05% 1
have it checked for structual damage 0.05% 1
Have the house inspected and point the cracks out to the inspector and see what he says. 0.05% 1
not necessarily, have an inspection 0.05% 1
have a professional check it out 0.05% 1
Get a professional's opinion 0.05% 1
before buying have a respected and trustworthy inspector check the entire house. He will give you his recommendations 0.05% 1
Have it surveyed 0.05% 1
i don't know, ask an expert. 0.05% 1
depends on where they are and how big they are 0.05% 1
Always consult licensed professional for opinion 0.05% 1
idk 0.05% 1
need much more info-consult a professional 0.05% 1
Have a contractor look at it first 0.05% 1
depends on location,, materials, extent of cracking, etc 0.05% 1
get a professional opinion 0.05% 1
Show picture 0.05% 1
It should be on spected first 0.05% 1
it depends 0.05% 1
I would get a second opinion on them to see if the cracks are an easy fix and or if they will become a potential hazard. 0.05% 1
it could mean water problems, check it out 0.05% 1
Undecided 0.05% 1
Have an engineer or inspector take a look, then decide. 0.05% 1
I am not sure 0.05% 1
Have an independant appraiser come in and if he says ok, then its ok. Buyer Beware! 0.05% 1
get an appraiser to look at it first. i would buy it and fix it. 0.05% 1
consult someone trained in this area. 0.05% 1
I don't know! Get a building inspection. 0.05% 1
I don't know 0.05% 1
cracks where? foundation? consult a professional inspector. 0.05% 1
Check with a expert on foundations before you buy you never know might not look the nothing but could become serious 0.05% 1
Don't know how much other problems are going on---sturdiness, where in the country, flood plain perhaps, earthquake area... all might be concerns 0.05% 1
depends how bad the cracks are - I would get it checked out by a qualified professional house inspector 0.05% 1
Get it inspected 0.05% 1
It depends on the cracks 0.05% 1
not sure have it inspected because who knows if you are missing anything else 0.05% 1
have a house contractor evaluate it before signing anything 0.05% 1
get it checked by a professional 0.05% 1
have the home inspected nd good luck with youe new home (Which ever one you buy) 0.05% 1
Could be. 0.05% 1
get an inspection 0.05% 1
depending on the age of the house,old houses are bound to have a few cracks,they can be fixed 0.05% 1
have them assess by a professional! 0.05% 1
it depends on the cause of the cracks: if water/ice, they will get bigger and bring your house down 0.05% 1
Get in a inspector! 0.05% 1
na 0.05% 1
Have a professional assess it!!! 0.05% 1
It depends on the size of the cracks and where all homes settle and those with cement pads will crack, 0.05% 1
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