Results: Are a couple of small cracks in foundation of a house a big deal?
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.
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828 votes
No, just a couple of small cracks are not a big deal.
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519 votes
NA
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471 votes
Other (please specify)
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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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