Stone problems on house

[rjohns29]

I am a looking to buy my first home and found a house I like. However, it looks like there are some major issues with the stone on the house. For example, the grout is gone is some places and the stone has fallen out in some places. Is this a serious issue, or a simple fix? Thanks for your help.

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[Bill Kibbel]

Is that fake stone adhered to a concrete foundation?

[rjohns29]

Yes it is. Also there is a problem with some erosion under the concrete at the front of the house. I will take a picture and post it tomorrow.

[Scottpat]

I am a looking to buy my first home and found a house I like. However, it looks like there are some major issues with the stone on the house. For example, the grout is gone is some places and the stone has fallen out in some places. Is this a serious issue, or a simple fix? Thanks for your help.

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Hire yourself a good home inspector to take a look at the home. The faux stone is basically just stuck in place via a mortar bed. The grout is more decrotive than functional.

[mark parlee]

Yes

hire a good inspector that is familiar with the moisture damage that can hide behind Faux stone

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[Rob Amaral]

Nice shot Mark... !

[mark parlee]

Don't encourage me.

A lot wrong here, no visible evidence on the exterior.

This was a twelve your old home.

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