Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Mar 17, 2013 11:07 am Hi, I am looking at buying a house, however the stumping is very poor -Parts of the house have slopes (house is approx 16 sq). It is renovated throughout, just that the seller has decided not to re stump the place oddly enough. Would there be more to it then a stumping job or do you think they were just lazy in getting it fixed up? I have been thinking about a builders report, but have been told by numerous people that they are a waste of money. It is weatherboard and has plenty of clearance underneath. The walls have been painted, parts of the floor is ceramic tiles and the house is spotless other than the re stumping problem. Below is the link to the house http://www.realestate.com.au/property-h ... -113036247 I'm guessing the floor will be damaged, but what would be the chances of the walls and roof being damaged? If so can this potentially make it a very expensive issue to have? Any advice would be great as I am a little stuck at the moment on whether to let it go or bid for it. Thank you, Scott Re: Buying a renovated home that needs restumping 2Mar 17, 2013 11:15 am If it hasn't been restumped I would wonder what else has been hidden by a coat of paint and some sheets of gyproc. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Buying a renovated home that needs restumping 3Mar 17, 2013 11:20 am bashworth If it hasn't been restumped I would wonder what else has been hidden by a coat of paint and some sheets of gyproc. I know..I have been thinking about this for a while now... I really like the whole floorplan of the place, but do you think i should let it go? Re: Buying a renovated home that needs restumping 4Mar 17, 2013 11:23 am Comes down to price. If you like the floorplan and the renovations are done well, then factor in worst case costs to restump and other possible costs and make an offer based on that. Curious as to why you think a building inspection is a waste though? Re: Buying a renovated home that needs restumping 5Mar 17, 2013 11:26 am There're is a lot to know, for example your walls will crack when lifted for levelling and there are other issues You should pay for a good advice Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Buying a renovated home that needs restumping 6Mar 17, 2013 11:27 am seano Curious as to why you think a building inspection is a waste though? I don't have an opinion, just been advised by a number of people that they cost a lot and aren't reliable in finding all the little things. Re: Buying a renovated home that needs restumping 7Mar 17, 2013 11:30 am Perhaps the people who are advising you will underwrite your risk? Not a chance! Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Buying a renovated home that needs restumping 9Mar 17, 2013 11:38 am You can try Budget Reports ring Nick on 1800 884 276 Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Yeah I don't know why I came to a forum. Place is full of wierdos/pedos thought internet may help but I suppose I'll try my luck with someone in person. Cheers. I tried… 0 6443 We already paid for somfy motors for the blinds. The quote above was purely for “pre-wiring” so the blinds company can install the motors and blinds. That’s why we… 5 16275 From what I know about water tanks (I've been working with a client on them for a few years now) is this - The concrete can last a lifetime if they don't crack for some… 2 10630 |