Expert: Lisa Webber - 3/5/2008

Question
"We found one house (14 yrs old) in Chesterfield, MO and we like it. We
did the inspection. There were a crack in foundation which is visible from
back side of the house. They dig the wall inside which is the the bedroom
in 98%finished basemanet. The crack is almost 10 feet vertical, in the
corner, and almost 2-3 cm wide. The seller is ready to fix it. But I am scared
for future. Will there be any problem like widening the crack, other
cracks or dampening/water leaking? Do you suggest to buy this house."  

Answer
I wanted to explain why this question is out of my area of expertise.  I'm a Realtor, not a home inspector.  I would go by the home inspector's recommendations as to what they think of the house and any future ramifications that this crack may or may not have.  You could also have a structural engineer or a specialist in that area come out and do an inspection so they can give you a recommendation.  Then you can decide whether or not you feel comfortable in purchasing the house.  Good luck to you!