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Chris C.
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sinking floors

Chris C.
  • OH
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Trying to get an idea on cost to fix sinking floor, its around 400 sq ft area that needs repaired... the ceiling leaked where two parts of the roof met, so the back part of the house is damaged its a bathroom, laundry room, and bedroom house has no basement under this part of the house, anyone do these repairs or have an idea on cost thanks

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Ryan R.
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Ryan R.
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Need more info but here's my best guess.

The water damage from the roof and the floor sinking are probably unrelated. Wood can be exposed to water for long periods of time before structural damage starts to occur and my guess is that there would be significant rot at the ceiling.

You've probably got a pier/post support failed under the house and is causing the sinking. The fix could be relatively simple and cheap.

While other investors run with the assumption that this house is ready to be bulldozed, call some local foundation companies and get some quotes. It'll probably surprise you.

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