I'm certain this isn't what Asimov's book is about...
Foundation Part One: The first of our estimates is in, and our opening bid has come in at over $6000. As we suspected, the main portion of the house is mostly fine, and the bulk of the problem lies with the addition which is trying to drift away. There is also some sinking around the front corner of the house where the fireplace is, probably due to the weight of it and the chimney.
I am hoping against hope that one of the other estimates will be better than this, but am not terribly optimistic about our chances. I knew this was going to hurt, but had hoped for something more in the $4000-$5000 range. On the plus side, all of the places we have coming out to give estimates give a lifetime guarantee on their work, which is transferable to new owners if we sell the house later.
Also on the plus side, my expensive used camera arrived in the mail today! So at least I'll be able to do all of my assignments for the photography class. Silver lining, silver lining...yeah.
I am hoping against hope that one of the other estimates will be better than this, but am not terribly optimistic about our chances. I knew this was going to hurt, but had hoped for something more in the $4000-$5000 range. On the plus side, all of the places we have coming out to give estimates give a lifetime guarantee on their work, which is transferable to new owners if we sell the house later.
Also on the plus side, my expensive used camera arrived in the mail today! So at least I'll be able to do all of my assignments for the photography class. Silver lining, silver lining...yeah.