Foundation Problems
Concrete and Masonry, Repairs and Installation by Danny Lipford
A major structural problem with your home is probably every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Structural problems left unattended decrease your homes value and only worsen over time. So if you are seeing signs of foundation problems around your home like cracks in your drywall, or if you have doors that do not open or close properly you probably need to have an evaluation done.
Is your home suffering from foundation problems?
If your home is exhibiting symptoms of foundation problems like cracks in walls, sticking and swinging doors, or uneven floors it may need foundation repair. Experienced professionals can give you an accurate analysis of your home and design a foundation repair solution.
Can you sell your house for a reduced price rather than repair the foundation?
If you are financing the sale yourself, this poses no problem. Loaning institutions generally will not close a loan without repairs being done or scheduled. However, beware as some state laws impose severe penalties for fraudulently concealing a structural problem from a buyer.
Is your home less marketable because you have had the foundation repaired?
Quite the contrary. If the foundation of your home is repaired by a reputable contractor it is considered stronger after the repairs are performed. Therefore, appraisal values will be the same, as if the problem had never developed. If you are planning on selling your home after the foundation repair work is performed the warranty from the contractor and their reputation are more important than ever.
Selecting a reputable contractor to repair you home
Finally, here are some important factors to consider before taking this daunting foundation problem on.
- No Contract Labor – Make sure the people performing the repairs work for the company.
- Financial Commitment – Does the contractor own or rent his equipment?
- Supervisors on Site – Is the company large enough to provide full time supervision, or will the crew be dropped off at your home to do the work?
- References – Make sure references are not hand picked.
- Warranties – Warranties are only as good as the company that offers them. A reputable company who has been in business for at least 25 years should be your best bet.
- Insurance – Ask for current insurance certificates.
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April 26th, 2007 at 14:18
I moved into a brand new home. It’s less than a year old and in its basement the load bearing walls some have a hairline crack. The walls consist of walled sections. The concrete walled sections that the load-bearing steel beam the upper level of the house rest on the cracks are more pronounce which extend from the top where the steel beam rest and protrude downward approximately the length of the wall. Is the normal with settling of the house or something that need to be evaluated by a professional?
June 12th, 2007 at 18:30
MY HOUSE I JUST PURCHASED IS ABOUT 50 YEARS OLD. THE FLOOR JOIST ARE 2X6″ BEAMS 24″ ON CENTER. MOST OF THE CROSS BEAMS HAVE DROPPED, AND MY FLOORS BOUNCE WHEN I WALK AROUND THE HOUSE. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE.
June 14th, 2007 at 21:26
I’m with you. I did the same thing and have the same problem x four beams. Forget about piers, not the problem. Research humidity problems, improper venting and moisture problems causing dryrot. Beams crumble then collapse, caused by moisture, mostly drain problems from your own plumbing. Get an old time pier and beam man, familiar with chain wall construction. Sorry, not only will beams have to go, but wet problem must also be fixed. Good Luck keep in touch. alex721@sbcglobal.net
June 22nd, 2007 at 09:57
Thanks for the info.
I just realized that there is a zig-zag crack in the bricks in front of my home. Also the pantry door does not close. How do i begin the process of looking at the foundation. Do i invite an engineer first to look at it or should i just contact a foundation repair expert.
Please advise.
Allen Says:June 28th, 2007 at 08:24
Wilfred, how wide are the cracks? Are there cracks on the inside walls? Any cracks at the pantry door? It may not be structural at all. Could be simply some natural settlement. Let me know the answers to those questions.
July 11th, 2007 at 21:34
I notice some nail pops around my home, also above one of the bed room doors there is a vertical hair line.
July 25th, 2007 at 16:55
3 corners in a bedroom that are exterior walls are showing the following:
1- drywall tape bubbles
2- vertical cracks appearing from floor to ceiling
The one corner in the room that is an interior corner shows no signs of damage at all. I am thinking this is foundation problems, but the cracks are straight, the doors close, there are no diagonal cracks around the windows or doors. What do you think?
Paula
Ben Erickson Says:August 1st, 2007 at 15:38
Paula,
Minor flaws in sheetrock are common, especially if the house was attached with nails rather than screws as is now the custom. Nail pops and slight cracks at joints above doors and windows from seasonal movement of the wood framing are two of the most often noticed defects, and should be repaired before you repaint. Larger problems, such as you described, could be the result of improper sheetrock installation, excessive moisture in the wall, or settling of the foundation. A moisture meter can be used to see if the wall in question varies significantly from other areas of the house. If it does, check your roof and siding and repair any leaks.
August 14th, 2007 at 11:46
I live in a house that is built off the ground and is over 100 years. There is about 15 brick pillars under the house and some are crumbling. I know that I need foundation work. Where can I find a good company to do this that doesn’t cost 2 arms and 2 legs
?
October 25th, 2007 at 17:15
i own a piece of land and the ground is soft ground were i build my home i have foundation problem and loking for someone to fix it but i have more ground and want to built some appartments is there a way i can built on the land those appartments so i wouldnt have any problem later
October 27th, 2007 at 08:38
I have cracks in my basement wall no water is coming in. There is white powder at the base of the cinder block. Ive had three contracters in and have had 3 different ways to fix the problem. Im not sure which one I should do. 1. is dig out side and tar and put new drainage in. 2. dig inside putting new drain in floor to sump pump.3. insde dig and put pillers in floor to rise house on one corner this is the most costly. Help
November 5th, 2007 at 15:52
Stacy, any professional company is going to cost you alot of money but you want to make sure to check references, even if they say they have been in business for years, make sure they have done the type of work you are looking to have done. Get several estimates, check all the references, and when you decide on a contractor make sure he is licensed and insured. Make sure the estimate is in writing and he gives you a copy of his certificate of insurance. Any reputable contractor will have no problem giving you these things for that type of work. Debbie, I don’t understand your question? You want to build apartments on the same land that you’ve built your house on, but your having problems with the house? Are you asking what can be done to the land so that you wont have problems with the building of apartments? If so, again, a contractor is the one to contact. You will have to have permits and such and a good contractor would know what would have to be done in your case.
November 5th, 2007 at 15:58
Kim do you currently have a sump pump installed? Does water collect in the basement ever? From the little info you’ve given me I would opt for number one, it depends why the water is coming in tho. Make sure to again check all the references for THIS type of work, get a written estimate and certificates of ins. Make sure he doesn’t make the problem worse by directing the water to an area where it hits your neighbors property and gives them problems or reroutes to a different part of your foundation. I have this same issue going on myself and when it floods it is not fun especially if your lower level is finished ( mine was..its now being remodelled) I can’t stress enough the importance of checking references for THIS TYPE of work, no matter how long this person has been working in the business..just because he is a contractor and is good at building things doesnt mean he is an expert at all things. So cover yourself.
November 5th, 2007 at 18:38
I have a 50+ year old house with concrete slab foundation. My problems are diagonal cracks (window areas)in the cinder block walls. They are showing up in the inside walls and attic area. I have exterior siding. How do you suppose I address these cracks?
January 8th, 2008 at 15:45
I live in a home that is 12 years old. The builder is one of the local high-volume builders. When I ripped out the carpet to put down hard wood, I noticed that there was a raised spot on the floor that the builder did not grind down. As it turns out, there is a pvc pipe that wasn’t cut down enough (maybe they were going to put an outlet?) and the concrete is piled up to the height of the pipe. Over time, that has led to a small crack in the concrete that extends to the porch outside. Otherwise, I have had no problems with the house. On the face of it, is this a major problem?
January 8th, 2008 at 17:59
Foundation.. I would consider it a major problem. If the foundation is not correct it can not support the rest of the house. I would fix it while it was minor ..just my opinion after going through it with a house we bought at auction and wish we had inspected better:) It may not be expensive now..theres no way to know unless a pro looks but I DO know its better taken care of sooner than later. And if you are aware of the problem and sell the house without telling the buyer you will be held liable. You dont want that hassle. Just my opinion.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:13
Hi.
We bought our home year and half ago. No major problems noted in the inspection. Since that time we noticed major creaking of the floors on all 3 levels that has progressively gotten worse. Now you can’t step anywhere without loud creaks/groans. Also we have noticed horizontal cracks, especially around door frames and doors are not shutting properly. It seems to be getting worse. House is 25 years old. Who to call? We are nervous that someone will come and diagnose a major problem just to get the contract to fix it. Do we get multiple estimates? Thanks.
February 10th, 2008 at 15:53
I have about a 10 inch line above my window
in my bedroom and each time I fill it in or
cork it about 3-6months it comes back. HELP:
March 1st, 2008 at 03:55
Our house is about 100 or so years old, and was re-stumped by its previous owner about 15 years ago, and is heritage listed.
We have cracks throughout our ceiling, which are replicated in the same spot upstairs, and directly beneath these cracks are even larger gaps between the floorboards. Our dining room is elevated in its centre and slops in a downwards direction towards the kick boards, and the wood paneling on the wall no longer sits probably against the existing plaster board.
Some of our floorboards actually bend when they are stood on, and barley any of our windows or doors open or close without having to really push them.
The tiles in our kitchen and bathroom have began to lift off the walls, due to the new cement sheeting cracking, and our kitchen bench no longer sits correctly and seems to be leaning. We have also experienced some major leaks, caused by the actual tiles moving on the roof, and have had large amounts of water going down the walls directly under the house.
We have received two quotes, and have been told that we need to rip up the majority of the floorboards in the back part of the house, due to the joists needing to be replaced and that it will cost around $20,000. Is this quote too much, and do we actually need to rip up our floorboards?
March 18th, 2008 at 17:32
My husband and i are about to buy a house that is 4 years old. We had the inspection done yesterday and the guy found that it has already had foundation work done recently. He says it may have had something to do with the way the windows were put in but we would have to get a structural engineer to look at it. Since it has had work do you think we should get it looked at again or just not buy it at all? We do not know if we want to take the risk of something happening down the road. What do we do?
April 13th, 2008 at 19:45
I have a house with foundation problems like cracks in the walls doors wont lock things like that. My question is i want to put a nice tile in my kitchen will this crack the tiles if the house shifts or even could i use like the snap together laminate flooring or should i be safe and go with the lanolium right now i have the stick on type they are just not very apealing please help?
April 24th, 2008 at 09:55
Can flooring smell bad like ceramic tile if there maybe too much moisture in slab?
May 7th, 2008 at 12:40
My house is around 13 years old, 2 story, brick and hardiplank. It appears that I have some separtion in the brick where it was put together on the outside and also noticed hairline cracks from the inside of my gargage running about halfway into my kitchen. What can I do about this and does it sound like it will be an expensive job?
June 12th, 2008 at 20:38
I am looking into buy buying a foreclosure. It is a nice brick home in a nice community, the problem is that it has major foundation issues. There is a crack about two feet at the corner of a bedroom in the cement floor. The brick fireplace has a crack that actually broke through the brick instead of following the morter(?) lines. Also, about a foot off the bottom of the house on the outside brick is a crack that runs from the patio door to the end of the house! Because it is a foreclosure and has been on the market a long time, not to mention the extensibe problems with the foundation, I was wondering if I my offer could refect those things. Mainly I’m wondering if the foundation damage would allow me to ask $70,000 off the asking price due to labor and cost to fix the damages? ( I would not be buying a house with problems if it wasnt such a nice house in the best neighborhood….big return later)…Advice please!!!
Ben Erickson Says:June 13th, 2008 at 12:02
Samantha,
Without a doubt, your offer should be substantially reduced due to the foundation damage, but make sure your offer is contingent on an inspection, and have an inspector or engineer examine the problems throughly before going ahead. It would also be a good idea to get several estimates on repairing the damage before signing off on the house. Structural foundation problems can be very costly to repair, and might not even be fixable.
June 24th, 2008 at 14:10
I bought my house about 2 years ago. I went into the unfinshed part of the basement about 3 months ago and there are cracks all along the wall. In one place of the wall I can see the sunlight outside. Water was getting in part of the basement but not from the cracks. Before we baught the house and a company came out and put a draining system to the current drain. No water gets in but I want to build a deck. I had a guy tell me to have someone come out and look at it. How do I know that the contractor does not make it sound worse than it is? All of the cracks are on the seam of the blocks except for one. I was told that if the block is cracked in the middle it is because of stress and I should be worried about it. What do I do?
August 12th, 2008 at 20:56
My utility room used to be a garage. At some point it was closed in. The floor of the utility room is the original slab from the old garage. The floor is not even and where the concrete slab intersects the wall (there are no baseboards), water permeates through that part of the wall when it rains. I had a general contractor assess and he thinks a chain wall needs to be added and the foundation built up. But I don’t understand what a chain wall is. Could you explain?
September 5th, 2008 at 18:22
Good day. We bought a house in 2002. The realtor we bought the house from works for Ebby Holiday. The house has foundation problems estimated at $20k, for a complete repair. I am very sure the realtor knew about the house having foundation problems back when we bought it but did not disclose the problem to us. Can anyone tell me what are my legal rights after living in the house for six years. Second, can anyone tell me an estimated loss figure I will suffer if we sell the house with foundation problems? The market area goes for $120k, the debt is some $69k, and the estimated foundation repair is some $20k. I will really, really, appreciate a sincere answer please.
September 13th, 2008 at 18:13
Check or what is commonly known as faulty grade Faulty Grade is where the grade of your soil is higher than the foundation of our Garage and if this happening water will permiate in or seep in,lower the soil below the foundation and look into installing drainage piping abs plastic which is back cover it with weed suppresent barrier a black like cloth purchasable at any hoe center and most importantly WATER SEAL the exterior of the wall as for the unlevelnes of the floor u can usee a elf leveling compound buyable at any hoe center and raise the foundation from the inside that means exposing the interior wall and poor concete between all the studs be sure to nail a piece of 1×6 to the wall studs so concrete does not pour out as for a chain wall i don’t know look on the web for chain wall descriptins and purposes hope this helps
October 5th, 2008 at 11:04
Hello ALL: I need help! I am a new homeowner I brought my 102 yr old home 2 yrs ago. Previous owners remolded both bathrooms, mud room entry way, living room and two bed rooms with new blasted plaster (dry wall has a bubbled beaded look to it. I brought the home from an old friend that was in the realitor business. The inspector gave it a clean billed stated that it had some mild settling issues. wHEN IT RAINS in the middle of the basement the floor gets a bit wet mostly damp. I thought about dry lock to keep moisure out? comments on dry lock? my problems got worse because About 2 months later I noticed the floors on the upper level were higher towards the walls and the floor started to slope. I had the same inspector come out and he told me normal settling d/t the beam in basement had not sunk. then stated could be pressure from new tub prior owners put in? Now I noticed majot cracking in the kitchen dry walls, floor slopes to middle of house. slopes down about 1/4 inch from wall to support beam. In basement (my basement is top1/2 old city brick/ bottom half field rock that have white ash on them)no cracks found around major wood support beam but, could the metal beams holding up the wood support beam could those sink into the cement floor? is that possible? It seems that slopping is getting worse every year!! The prior owner also cut one of the smaller support beam to install the tub. I believe they had some prior water damage d/t there is all new wood around the tub area (visual from basemant) I also notice the tiles are coming up in the secound floor bathroom. The secound floor is also very cold during the winter and hot and humid during the summer. (i do have CAir does not appear to reach upper level)also, (there are 2 heating vents one is on the wall does not appear to be working? one on the floor in corner of bedroom which works.) I need some major help and advice. Is the prior owner liable? I brought the house as is in the contract. They did not disclose any foundation problems. My old nfriend does not talk to me anymore which leads me to belive that he knew of the problems and must have gottern a bonus for selling me this headache of a house! ANYONE PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE DIRECTION ON WHAT TO DO! desparte in wisconsin for help!
October 21st, 2008 at 23:29
What about cracks that are mainly in the ceiling? What does this mean? I have a high sloped ceiling and there are cracks running from the peak and down both sides but not next to each other. One of the cracks runs down the side wall to a vent. I also have a crack running across the ceiling of a small hallway then a little down the side wall. There is a crack running across a small part of a ceiling in a bedroom next to the box ceiling. There is a crack running completely through the brick pillar that holds up the extended end of the front porch covering. No problems with windows, doors or floors and there aren’t any diagonal cracks.
November 8th, 2008 at 22:58
We just bought a house, it is 31 years old.
There is cracks in the concrete floor in the basement laundry room, don’t know where else because it is carpeted.
I have been noticing on a lot of the walls, epecially in basement, that where the drywall joints are, it is becoming more noticable. Two inside walls in the basement have vertical cracks in paint, where the drywall joints are?
Anyway, I am worried! Is this normal shifting or could it be a foundation problem? No problems with doors or anything else.
February 21st, 2009 at 13:12
My house is 26 years old and I’ve noticed the last couple years that the small patio has separation from the rock fireplace about 1/2 inch wide (east side of house on the back). The side of the garage sidewalk in front of the house also has about the same separation (south side of house). No door problems, but the two rooms on the east side have some tape separation along the ceiling (tall ceilings).
Foundation problem or settling?
Thanks
February 25th, 2009 at 18:54
HELP. The 2-year-old brick home I purchased passed inspection. Now, I’m selling it and discovered that it won’t pass inspection because the builders cut corners on laying the chain wall. In some places, bricks compensate for an uneven chainwall. I’m limited in funds. What can I do to get the foundation secure and inspection safe?
Keith
June 28th, 2009 at 10:26
Our house is built at 1965 and we are planning to sell it this year.
There are several symptoms which indicate the house has foundation problem:
- Cracks at garage and patio floors
- Sloping floors: kitchen and stairway
- Diagonal cracks in the wall at corners of doors (master bedroom, hall bathroom) and cracks at kitchen ceiling
We think all of these symptoms are caused by water problem. There is a creek at back of the house and whenever there is heavy rain; water will get in garage and crawlspace. We did install sump pump and well to help resolving the problem; but sometime with the heavy rain, we still have water in these two areas.
If we decide to hire foundation repair contractor to fix it; we are not sure if there is “solid ground” under the foundation since this is a poor building site to begin with.
We appreciate if you can help us out by answering the following questions:
1. Does it help to install helical pier to stabilize our house foundation or there is other way to resolve it?
2. We think this house builder did a bad job and the town did not supervise this job well. Can we ask our town to be responsible for the foundation repair?
Thanks for your time in advance.
July 4th, 2009 at 19:31
My home is currently under construction and the builder installed the plumbing to bathroom 3 in the wrong location. He installed it in the doorway of my gameroom!! The builder has offered to relocate the plumbing to its proper place but has to break through my newly poured and still curing foundation. I need to know if this will compromise the foundation or pose any future problems. Also, I am worried about future plumbing/drainage problems as a result of this repair. Thank you so much for your response.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:17
Hey Guys. I am looking to purchase a house in North Carolina that was built in 1941. It has a brick foundation, which are not common in the North, where I am from and learned all I know about home construction. There are two three-inch vertical separations in the brick at the back end of the house that run the length of the foundation. It doesn’t seem like it has affected the house much, but is this something I should consider before I buy it? Could I patch it with concrete or reinforce the wall from the inside crawlspace with another layer of brick?
Any input would be awesome.
July 6th, 2009 at 19:19
I am trying to sell a house that has major foundation problems to the tune of 50,000. 60% of the house is unleveled. The house still has a mortgage owed for 20,000 more than the repair est. How can I sell this house???
July 10th, 2009 at 09:53
Hi
We built a house in 2002 on sandy clay. The last couple of years we have had major droughts in Texas. We have crackes diagonal about three doors, three windows and our front door will not open. We see no cracks outside around the foundation; however we have hardiplank, so not sure if you can see any cracks. Could we have a foundation problem. My husband seems to think that the wood has shrunk, especially since it was really green during the building process. We have beams every 12 feet and lots of iron in the foundation.
Any help would be appreciated.
August 8th, 2009 at 18:26
I am interested in a slab ranch style home in Illinois corn country. The house appears sound, but there is a crack in the slab of the living room. The crack runs a good 12 feet. Is it fixable or will it be more problems down the road? Thank you. Susan
August 10th, 2009 at 20:22
I had a house built 4 years ago so it relatively still new. About six months after being in my home, I started noticing cracks above doors. I called the builder and he had it repaired and he said the house was just settling. Well I have had more cracks and some doors won’t close. I called my builder and again he had it repaired. This has been going on for the last four years. I’ve done some research and had some estimates from foundation companies. My question is isn’t my builder responsible for having the foundation repaired. I don’t have the funds. I think this was faulty construction from the beginning stages of pouring the foundation. What are my rights? HELP!!
August 16th, 2009 at 17:37
I am looking at a new home. its been on market for over a year. it looks like the entire foundation was pieced together with left over blocks. doesnt look level at all what can be done with this
January 4th, 2010 at 10:42
I bought a house five months ago, and during the home inspection, we noticed small cracks in the exterior walls (it’s a brick house with those big breeze-block bricks and concrete at the base). Well, recently, I noticed that the cracks on one side of the house have become bigger. My neighbor noticed them too and said the old owners should repair the cracks as they are liable. I wondered what my legal position is on this?
January 7th, 2010 at 22:18
Hi, I am looking at a foreclosed house built in 2005. It seams has fundation problem. The cost for put in pier system, water pipe drainage, and fix cracks will run about $70,000, and any hidden problems are extra, plus fix damage to the landscap. Should I ask for additional $100,000 reductional from the price, or should I consider to buy it at all.
January 19th, 2010 at 16:24
Danny – I am seeing lots of foundation symptoms in my home. It was built in the early 70’s. I’m seeing the following:
* doors in the backs side of the house (bedroom area)
do not close in winter
* doors i
February 21st, 2010 at 08:49
The floors on the bedrooms on the rear end of the house have seperated from beems daylight coming through you can almost put your foot through the gap any suggestions? It is on Peer and Beems
February 23rd, 2010 at 22:36
My husband and I bought a house in 2008. We noticed a crack from top to bottom on one of the rooms last year, 2009. We also see the uneven door level, as being noted on some of the above comments. We are now starting to see cracks on the ceiling on some of the other rooms. I didnot know what to do so I was looking online and came across your website. After reading some of the comments abvove, I think its also a foundation problem. Is the previous owner responsible for paying if it’s foundation problem? Do you know who I can escalate this to please????
March 9th, 2010 at 21:56
I am a home builder in Texas where the soil is always shifting from reading all of yalls notes compalints I suggest you all contact a soil stabilization company there are 3 in this area,I repair foundations and i can tell you the cost are high its a very labor intensive process soil injection company can almost usually fix the problem immediate and its warrentied for the life of the house the warrenty transfers over to the new owners everytime the house sells so dont let any contractor sell you a pipe dream call the soil stabilization specialist unless the concrete is dead and i mean deteoriating to the point it is brittle and easily falling apart then you have no choice but to raise the house about 3 inches and change the cement out both cost about the same one is a quick fix and the other takes a week or two to complete at about $40,000 to $45,000 depending on your location in the US and the size of you foundation. Good luck to each and everyone of you.
April 7th, 2010 at 14:53
I bought a new house ( built in late 2008 ) in mid 2009 and am seeing two small cracks in the cement on the foundation on one corner of the foundation/house. What should I do and who should i call? Is this a problem and if so , how can it be corrected?
April 17th, 2010 at 18:38
DALE – are you saying soil stabilization can help FIX a foundation problem or just stop it from happening or getting worse. Yes, Texas dirt sucks and so many foundations shift all the time – what if no doors or windows stick but one corner of the house has “Dropped” due to a tree being closer than it should have? can that be fixed with underground watering and soil stabilization?
thanks
April 20th, 2010 at 21:18
Husband and I just had our home inspected. Upon inspection, they found a horizontal hairline crack about two feet in length, and 1/16th of an inch in width. Slight bowing, but not much along the crack. The crack is located in the morter and NOT the cinder blocks. We are hiring a Certified Foundation Structural Engineer to tell us if this is a failing structure or not. We have no other problems with the home, no cracks any where else. The buyers want to hire a repair person to come out. We are frustrated because we have dumped so much money into this house, paying all the buyers closing costs, and we have come down in price, not to mention all of the updates we have done to this home due to the age. Any suggestions on this type of crack?
August 17th, 2010 at 21:15
Joe
If you have trees in your slab, I suggest you call both a tree specialist and a foundation specialist both together can help you with your problem.But to much water can cause lifting so i wouldnt try to solve a problem with water, the pros in your area are familiar with your soil and ground conditions and can help you save a little now are a lot later. Remember it doesnt cost that much more to go first class so take care of your investment now or it may cost you thousands later.
August 23rd, 2010 at 01:58
My husdand and I brought a 35 year old house almose 3months ago and after heavy rain one day, we noticed in the dining room a large square shape where it looks like ceiling is leaking from water. What are our options? The seller had to known about this. This could not be the first time, from one day of heavy rain. Should I contact my lawyer to see if the seller if oglicated to fix? We have already put in a lot of money to fix other things with this house, but I am thinking their is an issue with the roof, that was not disclosed or hidden by the seller saying “Do not Know” on the seller’s disclosure.