Here are a few pictures I took last Sunday at the my new house I am buying.I had to take these thru the windows, so they are not the best. I will take a few more tonight when I meet the realtor there.
A few holes drilled into a wall between the living room and the kitchen. I believe this whole wall will need to be redone since the drywall looks sagged.The carpet is very dirty now and not new anylonger.
This is the living room ceiling near the front door.Lots of holes drilled and I can see the drywall tape seam now.
Holes drilled above the hallway into the kitchen to drain water. The up stairs bathroom is above the living room. Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
I could not resist taking a picture of a Hawk that was flying very low to me at times. Sometimes it came within 40-50 feet of us.
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Posted by KenC (Member # 189) on :
the hawk...especially the red tail... brings messages......... if it returns in your presence.. its trying to warn you of something.
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Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by KenC: the hawk...especially the red tail... brings messages......... if it returns in your presence.. its trying to warn you of something.
cherokee indian lore
That Hawk flew around us for about 5 minutes or so. I thought it was maybe showing off or Just looking for a field mouse.At least twice it came very close to us.I have seen a Hawk there each time I have been there.Most of the time it is sitting in a tree top. Posted by LT14SHOW (Member # 2187) on :
Good luck on your new home. Make sure they fix everything right.I see a few hawks flying around the airport every so often. Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Looks like the holes that were drilled were a cheep fix . All that dry wall should be removed to properly dry.
Posted by 35th 02 ss (Member # 1667) on :
I agree. Is there any heat in the house? I would make sure that all the drywall was replaced and not patched up.
Good luck Greg, I hope everything works out for you and Kathy.
Posted by Big A (Member # 1761) on :
The drywall needs replaced. Water weakens it and in a few monthes I wouldn't be suprised if you had streaks in your paint from it. Demand it be replaced. You are in the drivers seat if you haven't closed on the sale.
[ 30. March 2004, 08:24 PM: Message edited by: Big A ]
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by 35th 02 ss: I agree. Is there any heat in the house? I would make sure that all the drywall was replaced and not patched up.
Good luck Greg, I hope everything works out for you and Kathy.
Thanks Jeremy. I thought they would turn the heat up while the blowers were on but I guess from what I have been told is you do not want to let the wood dry too fast.I never made it there last night because we had an appointment to show our house and the couple never showed up or even called to cancel.Some people have no respect for other people's time.I was told that the up stairs floor including the plywood will need to be replaced.I can imagine that the living room floor would need to be replaced also. I will have to wait until Thursday now to look at the house.
Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on :
I'll third the recommendation. The sheet rock can not be dryed. Any that has gotten wet needs to be removed and replaced after the studs are dry. And they won't get dry with the sheet rock covering them. Ditto, on any insulation that's wet too.
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by Z28-SORR: I'll third the recommendation. The sheet rock can not be dryed. Any that has gotten wet needs to be removed and replaced after the studs are dry. And they won't get dry with the sheet rock covering them. Ditto, on any insulation that's wet too.
Thanks! I will mention that.Most interior walls that were damaged probably don't have any insulation in them.
Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :
As I said elsewhere - get a lawyer.
Posted by muscle96ss (Member # 2203) on :
When I saw this thread it struck a nerve. I don't know the details of your story or your house. But what I can tell you is that the past 4 months of my life have been a complete living hell due to a water damaged home. We recently bought a brand new $200,000 house by DR Horton. The roofers did not seal the roof in a couple of spots and when it rained water got into the drywall. It didn't take long for mold to grow and we ended up in mold contamination and remediation and a complete nightmare mess that the lawyers are still sorting out.
The bottom line if there is even moderate water damage, it can be corrected very easily cosmetically. However to correct it properly and prevent other damage further down the road is very very expensive and a complete pain in the ass. If you have not closed on the house then don't. If you have closed on the house then get a lawyer.
Posted by MY02SSLE (Member # 2178) on :
quote:Originally posted by muscle96ss: When I saw this thread it struck a nerve. I don't know the details of your story or your house. But what I can tell you is that the past 4 months of my life have been a complete living hell due to a water damaged home. We recently bought a brand new $200,000 house by DR Horton. The roofers did not seal the roof in a couple of spots and when it rained water got into the drywall. It didn't take long for mold to grow and we ended up in mold contamination and remediation and a complete nightmare mess that the lawyers are still sorting out.
The bottom line if there is even moderate water damage, it can be corrected very easily cosmetically. However to correct it properly and prevent other damage further down the road is very very expensive and a complete pain in the ass. If you have not closed on the house then don't. If you have closed on the house then get a lawyer.
Greg, I think you really need to listen to this post. Take it from someone who has gone through it. Make sure they really fix/replace everything, and not just cover it up. Be very careful, make sure you are absolutely sure about this before you close. I would hate to see this come back to bite you in the back side. Good luck!
I am sure Juanita is a great person, and she didn't cause this, but don't go on her word alone...
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Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
quote:Originally posted by MY02SSLE:
quote:Originally posted by muscle96ss: When I saw this thread it struck a nerve. I don't know the details of your story or your house. But what I can tell you is that the past 4 months of my life have been a complete living hell due to a water damaged home. We recently bought a brand new $200,000 house by DR Horton. The roofers did not seal the roof in a couple of spots and when it rained water got into the drywall. It didn't take long for mold to grow and we ended up in mold contamination and remediation and a complete nightmare mess that the lawyers are still sorting out.
The bottom line if there is even moderate water damage, it can be corrected very easily cosmetically. However to correct it properly and prevent other damage further down the road is very very expensive and a complete pain in the ass. If you have not closed on the house then don't. If you have closed on the house then get a lawyer.
Greg, I think you really need to listen to this post. Take it from someone who has gone through it. Make sure they really fix/replace everything, and not just cover it up. Be very careful, make sure you are absolutely sure about this before you close. I would hate to see this come back to bite you in the back side. Good luck!
I am sure Juanita is a great person, and she didn't cause this, but don't go on her word alone...
I am going to look at the house tonight and take plenty of pictures.Maybe get the phone number and contact for the insurance company and ask them.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Ditto what others have said.
The walls and ceilings need to be opened completely for them to dry properly.
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