Questions to ask about the foundation when buying a house

Thinking about buying a House? Many forget to ask the right due diligence questions in such a situation. Being humans, it can be easy to forget those otherwise very important questions to ask. We have compiled a list of 13 questions regarding the foundation specifically for you to ask.

Foundation questions

• Are there any visible exterior cracks?
• Are there any uneven or cracks in the driveway or sidewalks?
• Is there drainage exits not pointed away from the house?
• Does the yard slope toward the house?
• Are there any large trees with roots close to the foundations?
• Are there any cracks in the walls (both inside and outside)?
• Are any of the floors not visibly level?
• Are the windows square?
• Are there any issues with doors jamming or not latching?
• Are there any gaps when the doors are closed?
• Is the foundation connected to the houses nearby?
• How old is the foundation?
• Have there ever been any repairs to the foundation?

If you are looking for more due diligence questions for your House investment recommend you take a look at 233 questions to ask before buying a house.