It is safe to say that when you have decided to sell your home, you want to be prepared for as much that can happen as possible. A common way to get the ball rolling is to make a list of all the things that need to be repaired and cleaned as well as other necessary general maintenance tasks. Surely, your home will be ready to put up on the market when these are complete.
You might have already finished the tasks on the list and scheduled a home inspection. You may also not be aware of how vital a crawl space inspection is! No matter where you are in the pre-inspection process, it can be very beneficial to follow the advice of those in the crawl space industry about homes with this foundation type (especially when selling your home). This can help save you time, money, and quite the headache!
The best way to determine if any repairs, replacements, or installations need to be made is to contact a local crawl space repair company. They will evaluate the space beneath your home with a thorough crawl space inspection. Crawl space problems can become severe enough to affect your entire home and can more easily be overlooked in areas that are difficult to access.
If left unchecked, there is a higher chance your home inspector will throw up a red flag. It is possible that the selling of your home gets put on hold until the big problems that already exist are taken care of. Rushing into a home inspection without taking these precautions can cause you to have to order another inspection!
Financial planning is also most often necessary to make sure you can afford to prepare your home for being sold. If you are considering the cost of a crawl space encapsulation service (when they waterproof your crawl space to protect it from excess moisture), be thankful you are doing so now. Upfront, the cost might seem pretty steep, especially when combined with any other repairs you will have to make. Look ahead, though, at the price increase that a service like this could help legitimize during your sale. Other homeowners will consider the crawl space encapsulation an excellent moisture protection commodity to have for their new home's foundation.
The reason for a high likelihood of your home inspector finding some trouble in your crawl space is because of the very nature of moisture intrusion. It creates an environment that cultivates possible problems to grow in number and severity the longer they are left unaddressed. Crawl spaces that have never been tended to can present some rather serious situations.
Who would blame a potential buyer for quickly becoming uninterested in making a deal if they discover your foundation has a problem? Fixing these issues before possible opportunities are lost is ideal. It can also help prevent future dissatisfaction they would otherwise have with purchasing your home. Maintaining a good relationship through the closing process is important.
Anyone buying a home that finds a problem with the potential to affect the home's structural integrity can have some "unsettling" confidence in the purchase. However, a top-notch foundation and encapsulated crawl space will speak volumes about the character of both the seller and the condition of their home.
If you are currently selling your home and have decided that a FREE crawl space evaluation is in order, then look for local solutions with ratings you can trust. Your homes' foundation should receive special care. Contact a professional with any questions you may have to learn more about what you might be dealing with and the work it will take to repair the problem.
Author Bio
BARRIER Waterproofing Systems is your professional Middle Tennessee basement and crawl space waterproofing specialist. Serving homeowners since 2008, our team has developed great experience preventing damage caused by moisture intrusion. You can find out more about their interior and exterior waterproofing, mold removal, and foundation repair services on their website at TNBasementWaterproofing.com.
