cracked slab

[brattyratt]

Hello All,

I'm looking to possibly purchase a house with a cracked slab.

My questions are :

1) Will the repair really return the slab to a "new" condition?

2) How will this affect selling the house when I try to sell it in the future?

Thanks in advance,

K.

[Speedy Jim]

No answer, but I have one more question for you to ponder in your decision: Are utilities (water/sewer) buried in the section of slab anywhere near the cracking? If so, it could mean bigger probs down the road..

Jim

[PJx]

NO!

You have to disclose the repair and it will decrease the value substantially.

[Phisherman]

Depends on the size (width) of the crack.

[Joe]

Can you give us a better idea of what you mean by cracked slab? Down here in FL it is hard to find a slab without a crack in it somewhere.

Steve B.

[David Babcock]

Cracks might be okay as long as it hasn't shown recent enlarging, also check around the floor for water marks/stains. Will the current owners put in writing about water penetration? Cover your behind.

Dave