We buy damaged houses in Chicago. But what exactly is a damaged house in Chicago’s south side? Are there common problems with damaged homes and distressed properties in the Windy City? Do damaged houses still have Chicago building code violations? Or are damaged houses simply cosmetic and need a little TLC?

URB Chicago is a fast cash buyer who pays quick cash for distressed homes for sale and distressed commercial properties for sale. Many people believe that their damaged property is unsalvageable and therefore unable to sell. As Chicago’s most trusted fast cash buyer of distressed homes in Chicago we can assure you that not only will be buy your damaged houses as-is, but we can probably close on your house faster than any other buyer in Chicago.

URB Chicago has been buying distressed homes in Chicago’s southside neighborhoods since the 1980s. In that time we have learned a few things about the fast cash business.

Offer fair-market prices.

Offer fair-market prices. We are here to offer a win-win solution to the challenges of owning an abandoned or distressed property. By offering you a fair price for your home that is better advertising than countless billboards and bus stop marketing signs. Plus, you walk away with cash for your home in less than two weeks.

Make the home buying process simple.

Make the home buying process simple. We don’t want to sit around and haggle all day and you probably don’t either. We offer a fair market cash offer for your home in as fast as 24 hours. If you aren’t interested, you can walk away. If you are interested, then you will have cash in hand soon.

Be quick about it.

Be quick about it. We offer a fair market value cash offer for your home in as fast as 24 hours. If you accept, most homes can close in as fast as 7 business days.

But we are sure you have questions. In this article, I would like to address what damaged homes are and the most common problems that homeowners with damaged homes face. A damaged home is generally not considered cosmetic damage. A damaged home for sale in Chicago’s southside neighborhoods like Englewood and West Pullman have significant damage often due to age, outdated electrical, water damage, fire damage, and structural issues. We buy damaged houses in Chicago and many of those homes will have Chicago building code violations. We buy inherited homes for sale too and some of those are still in pretty good shape. But most homes we buy are distressed properties.

Common Damaged Houses in Chicago

Common damaged houses in Chicago. For many homeowners, selling a distressed or abandoned property can seem impossible. And we get it. Who would want to buy a house that is about to fall down? Who would want to buy a house that was engulfed in fire? Well, to make it simple, URB Chicago is buying damaged homes. And here are several types of damaged properties URB Chicago wants to buy now.

Houses with foundation issues

Houses with foundation issues can cost a homeowner tens of thousands of dollars to repair. Common reasons that a house has foundation issues include the age of the home, wet soil, tree roots, and several other things that would cause a house to shift. You can identify foundation issues by interior and exterior cracks, doors that won’t latch anymore, uneven floors, and windows that no longer open.

Damaged roof

A damaged roof can be as simple a fix as replacing a few shingles. But most homes we buy have been neglected or abandoned for years. Some even decades. What was once a simple fix, may now mean large holes in a roof that causes damage to the roof and additional water damage to the flooring below. Remember, shingles have a diverse lifespan depending on the type of shingle used. Additionally, weather, maintenance, and quality, all play a role in the strength of your roof. Common roof problems to look for are missing shingles, bowing gutters, and leaks into your home’s attic or highest floor.

Hazardous building materials

Hazardous building materials are common in Southside Chicago homes we buy. If your home was built before 1978 there is a good chance that the paint in your home is lead-based. Your home also likely has asbestos. Since most Southside homes we buy were built before 1978 this is a common problem we see in older abandoned and distressed homes.

Outdated electrical

Outdated electrical in older homes can lead to fire damage. Owning a home with outdated electrical can be a huge safety risk for homeowners in Chicago. Most fire damaged homes in Chicago’s southside are a result of outdated electrical. Considering many of the older southside homes have wood floors, flammable asbestos for insulation, and a variety of other flammable items in the home, outdated electrical is a big issue and a common Chicago building code violation. The easiest way to spot outdated electrical in southside homes we buy is by seeing 2-prong outlets. But other issues such as frequent power outages, flickering or dimming lights, and warm light switches or outlets are also good indicators.

Plumbing problems in older Chicago homes

Plumbing problems in older Chicago homes can be toxic. Lead paint in homes built before 1978 is a problem. But do you know that outdated water pipes in Chicago also contain lead? As those pipes decompose, fragments of that lead end up in your drinking water. Also, older homes are more likely to have tree roots from mature trees crack pipes below ground resulting in costly plumbing problems.

At URB Chicago we buy damaged homes in southside Chicago. Are you afraid that your home is too damaged to sell? Think again! Contact URB Chicago and one of our real estate professionals can help answer your questions and offer a no obligation fair market cash offer for your damaged home in as little as 24 hours.