Sell a house with foundation problems
Cracked slabs, bowing basement walls, sticking doors or a deal that fell apart after inspection: we buy houses with foundation problems as-is.
- No foundation repairs
- No engineer reports needed
- We pay all closing costs
Repair the foundation, or sell as-is?
Foundation problems are one of the most common reasons a sale falls apart. Here are your choices.
Repair it first
Foundation work often costs tens of thousands of dollars, and it can uncover more problems once the work starts.
List it and disclose
Many buyers’ lenders won’t approve a loan on a house with a known structural problem, which shrinks your pool of buyers.
Give the buyer a credit
You can offer money off instead of repairs, but buyers usually ask for more than the repair estimate to cover the risk.
Sell to us as-is
We price the foundation work into our offer and take on the repairs after closing. No engineer reports or contractor bids required. Get an offer →
How an as-is sale works
- Tell us what you know. Cracks, settling, water in the basement, a failed inspection: share what you’ve seen or been told.
- One short walkthrough. We look at the house ourselves. You don’t need an engineer’s report or repair quotes.
- Get a cash offer within 24 hours. We explain how the foundation work factors into the price.
- Close on your date. In as little as 2–3 weeks, and we pay all closing costs.
Signs of foundation trouble
- Cracks in walls, floors or brick, especially wider ones or stair-step cracks
- Doors and windows that stick or won’t latch
- Sloping or uneven floors
- Bowing basement walls or water coming through them
- If a buyer’s inspection already found a problem, most states expect you to disclose it to future buyers.
Why sellers choose BAM
- 20+ years buying houses, 500+ purchased
- Fair cash offer within 24 hours, with the math explained
- No commissions or fees, and we pay all closing costs
- Close in as little as 2–3 weeks, or on your date
Common questions
Will you buy a house with a cracked or sinking foundation?
Yes. We buy houses with all kinds of foundation and structural problems, as-is.
Do I need an engineer’s report before selling?
No. If you have one, it helps, but we don’t require any reports, quotes or inspections.
My buyer backed out after the inspection. Can you still buy it?
Yes, that’s a very common situation for us. We don’t need a lender’s approval, so an inspection report won’t stop our sale.
Do I have to disclose foundation problems?
In most states you should disclose known structural problems. Rules vary by state. Tell us what you know and we’ll factor it into the offer.
How much less will I get because of the foundation?
It depends on the damage and the house. We start from the value after repairs, subtract the repair and resale costs, and show you the math.
We buy houses in 30+ markets, including Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Las Vegas and Chicagoland. See all markets →
Get your cash offer
Free, no obligation, within 24 hours. No repairs, no fees.