Hello everyone
Long time lurker, first time poster.
I'm currently looking at a 2-level weatherboard home (approx 130 m2). The house is up on piles but there are some issues with the foundation. It appears there is a fairly minor level issue. I didn't notice it at first but after the agent mentioned it, it was quite apparent.
The house is quite "new", mid 90s.
I went under the house and the only thing I noticed straight away was that the piles are very thin compared to our current place, which is also up on piles. But I'm not an experienced builder or foundation expert (far from it).
I understand that the house can be jacked up and re-piled to resolve this. My questions are-
1. Has someone been through a similar process? What can I expect in terms of cost?
2. Are there likely to be long term damage to the structure (i.e. The doors are not closing properly ATM... will re-levelling fix all this?)
3. This is a cross leased place (half share), exclusive use of everything except for the shared driveway. Is this likely to complicate repairs?
I know I should be speaking to professionals but it's Sunday (I will call tomorrow). The other half REALLY loves this place (as do I) so I want to get moving sooner rather than later.
Just wondering if this is going to be more hassle than it's worth?
Thanks.
Long time lurker, first time poster.
I'm currently looking at a 2-level weatherboard home (approx 130 m2). The house is up on piles but there are some issues with the foundation. It appears there is a fairly minor level issue. I didn't notice it at first but after the agent mentioned it, it was quite apparent.
The house is quite "new", mid 90s.
I went under the house and the only thing I noticed straight away was that the piles are very thin compared to our current place, which is also up on piles. But I'm not an experienced builder or foundation expert (far from it).
I understand that the house can be jacked up and re-piled to resolve this. My questions are-
1. Has someone been through a similar process? What can I expect in terms of cost?
2. Are there likely to be long term damage to the structure (i.e. The doors are not closing properly ATM... will re-levelling fix all this?)
3. This is a cross leased place (half share), exclusive use of everything except for the shared driveway. Is this likely to complicate repairs?
I know I should be speaking to professionals but it's Sunday (I will call tomorrow). The other half REALLY loves this place (as do I) so I want to get moving sooner rather than later.
Just wondering if this is going to be more hassle than it's worth?
Thanks.
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