Is it common to find evidence of settling in Erie, CO?

Courtney K.
Home Buyer
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Is it common to find evidence of settling in Erie, CO? I'm interested in a house in Erie that was built in 2001, but it has a long crack in the basement and a crack on each of the floors above that basement crack. The house has been unoccupied for nearly a year. Should I run the other way?

Answers (3)
First to answer: Kendra
Laurie Clark
Agent
Boulder, CO

Hello! I would recommend looking for another house.
How was your house hunting over the summer?
I have (listed) a 2007 home in Erie, on the market for a week, with no cracks!
See 2079 Tundra Cir, Erie CO MLS #611754
Thanks,
Laurie Clark
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
laurie.clark@coloradohomes.com

Thu Oct 15 2009, 14:59
Brian Burke - K...
Broker
Greenwood Village, CO

Very Common, My father was a concrete and construction guy and said " there are 2 kinds of Concrete, wet concrete and cracked concrete." A basement floor is like a sidewalk. ( slab on grade) . It can crack with out effecting the foundation. I bet if you look at the downspouts on the gutters there is no extensions and water may get getting close to the home. That is the main cause of cracks. Any home you buy make sure the water is diverted away from the home to prevent possible problems with settling.
Like the other answer said we have expansive soils here and there can be problems.
This is something a Inspector should look at and determine.

Tue Mar 10 2009, 09:16
Kendra
Agent
Jefferson County, CO
FIRST ANSWER

It completly depends on each individual properties soil. Colorado does have expansive soil and it gets more common the farther west you go. My parents have settlment problems in Arvada and I have seen the issues it has caused. While cracks are a good indicator, it doesnt necessarily mean a bad thing. I would be happy to look at the home with you and give you my opinion and keep in mind, your inspector will also be able to tell you if it is something to be concerned with.

Kendra Lanterman
broker/owner
(720) 434-6432
KLanterman7905@yahoo.com

Tue Mar 10 2009, 08:18

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