FirsTimeBuyer Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Hi All, We are looking to purchase a home. Home inspection report says pier and beam are offset (picture below). Is this fixable or should we walk away ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 first off why isn't your inspector answering this question. There is an indication this is a "major" defect. How old is house? is there any indication of movement as a result of this condition? I would not get exercised about this unless there was some indication of abnormal settlement. To be fair - I have little time for people that take your money and tell you to contact a qualified professional. They should have at least explained the ramification(s) of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) That writeup on pier/beam offset is enough to tell me that the bigger issue is actually your inspector. An inspector's writing helps reveal his performance as inspector. What Les said. I'm a gonna buckle up my seat belt now. Edited January 23, 2023 by Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 I don't see a big problem. Their pier design is not one I have seen. The spot footing design is one I have seen, but not very well placed. I agree with Les about the call for someone qualified. All else not considered, my read of this item says no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 Awful report. The pictures show a single post that's not centered in its pier block. That's not a big problem, it's not even a little problem. Don't worry about it. I'd be much more concerned about getting that electrical cable up off the ground, installing a vapor barrier on the ground, and installing some seismic retrofitting - if you're in the Bay Area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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