When you are getting ready to sell your house, the last thing you want to hear is that your home needs foundation repairs. Of course, you don’t want to put the money into structural repairs, but, if you don’t, you’re either going to have to lower your asking price or risk not having any prospective buyers at all.

At Stan Young Drainage, the premier waterproofing, drainage, and sealing solutions company with locations in Kentucky and Ohio, the experts always recommend that homeowners do foundation repairs before selling their homes. Known for their trusted and respected services, Stan Young Drainage can fix your home foundation at an affordable price, saving you from a derailed home sale.

No one wants to buy a home with a damaged foundation. New home buyers just made the biggest investment of their lives, and they want everything to be perfect. They don’t want to take on a home repair the day they move in. If your foundation problem is documented, many people won’t even stop by your open house. Additionally, many mortgage lenders won’t finance a home loan unless all foundation repairs are complete.

There are some prospective home buyers who would still buy a house with foundation problems, but you can expect them to aggressively renegotiate the home’s price to reflect the cost of the foundation repair (and probably a little bit more). According to one real estate agent, home buyers might reduce their offer by up to 25% when the foundation repair cost is only 10%.

If you notice any signs of potential foundation problems, including cracked drywall, cracks in the walls or concrete, doors that don’t latch, or water in the basement, consider calling the experts at Stan Young Drainage for a foundation repair estimate. For more information about the premier waterproofing, drainage, and sealing solutions company with locations in Kentucky and Ohio, visit their website, or call (859) 816-5613.