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Leaning brick privacy wall
Posted on 3/24/23 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 3/24/23 at 12:55 pm
I am closing on a house and the inspection didn't notice that part of the brick privacy fence is being supported by a 2x10 against the fence and a 2x4 against a oak and pressing against the 2x10/fence. It's an old fence that is most likely tilted due to root growth.
The lean is enough that I could see it coming down in a good storm
What would be the best way to support it?
I was thinking .. Straight it back up. Sink a rod in concrete against the straighted wall. The wall is about 4 ft high and the leaning section is about 15
Would that rod be enough if I did 5 of them
Or is there a better way?
The lean is enough that I could see it coming down in a good storm
What would be the best way to support it?
I was thinking .. Straight it back up. Sink a rod in concrete against the straighted wall. The wall is about 4 ft high and the leaning section is about 15
Would that rod be enough if I did 5 of them
Or is there a better way?
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Posted on 3/24/23 at 1:23 pm to SuperOcean
Contact the inspector immediately and email pictures. See what they say, then proceed.
I bought the house I have from a friend, and he was able to get in touch when the report came out because there was an error in the paperwork that we figured out and he was able to give a corrected report after (this was regarding the home value amongst the adjacent homes). Not sure if this situation of yours can be done how I suggested, but it's worth a shot.
I bought the house I have from a friend, and he was able to get in touch when the report came out because there was an error in the paperwork that we figured out and he was able to give a corrected report after (this was regarding the home value amongst the adjacent homes). Not sure if this situation of yours can be done how I suggested, but it's worth a shot.
Posted on 3/24/23 at 2:05 pm to SuperOcean
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I am closing on a house and the inspection didn't notice that part of the brick privacy fence is being supported by a 2x10 against the fence and a 2x4 against a oak and pressing against the 2x10/fence. It's an old fence that is most likely tilted due to root growth.
sounds like the inspectort never got out of his car to even look at anything if something that obvious was missed.
was it your inspector or one hired by the realtor or sellers? that matters a lot since they routinely make false reports claiming whatever the person paying them wants the report to say. i worked behind many of them, helped homeowners take them to court for lies and flat out false reports, and i can tell you, a crack whore is more trustworthy then a house inspector
Posted on 3/24/23 at 6:01 pm to SuperOcean
At the very least try to negotiate a better deal on the house since what you have described is going to be $$$$$ to fix. Either a discount in the total price or have the owner fix the issue or the sale is off.
Posted on 3/24/23 at 6:17 pm to SuperOcean
Is there a footing under the fence? Is that moving too?
Posted on 3/25/23 at 8:07 am to SuperOcean
If this is in LA, home inspectors are not required to inspect fences/walls that are not a part of the structure. A good home inspector would have mentioned it in a report, but not required to do so.
If it has a footing, need to excavate along the sinking side to see why. Not going to be a cheap fix.
If it has a footing, need to excavate along the sinking side to see why. Not going to be a cheap fix.
Posted on 3/25/23 at 2:19 pm to SuperOcean
Home inspections don't include outside fences/structures.
Posted on 3/25/23 at 4:39 pm to SuperOcean
Didn't you notice it when you (not the inspector) inspected the house?
Had a similar issue with a rock wall. Best is to tear it down and rebuild it. It wasn't that expensive...some mortar and a couple of hermanos for the day.
Had a similar issue with a rock wall. Best is to tear it down and rebuild it. It wasn't that expensive...some mortar and a couple of hermanos for the day.
Posted on 3/25/23 at 5:24 pm to dragginass
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Home inspections don't include outside fences/structures.
100% accurate. Fences are not part of inspection.
Posted on 3/26/23 at 7:09 am to SuperOcean
Can you provide a picture for better repair advice?
Posted on 3/26/23 at 5:18 pm to Zappas Stache
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there a footing under the fence? Is that moving too?
Not sure. About every 10 ft there is a 3x3 brick pillar
I'll check on a footer after we move in
Posted on 3/26/23 at 5:19 pm to Tridentds
quote:
Home inspections don't include outside fences/structures.
100% accurate. Fences are not part of inspection.
He did mention that he had concerns about the fence on the other side of the house. But that's a chain link on the back side
Posted on 3/27/23 at 4:19 pm to SuperOcean
There will be a footer. Tearing it down and rebuilding the bad sections are the only way to fix it correctly. Bitch of it will be if you can’t get those bricks anymore or if the mortar used makes it impossible to salvage the bricks. I’ve been there, and have three repairs that are close but not perfect, and we are eventually going to paint the whole fence so it looks correct.
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