Reply #5: We were lucky

[Dora]

In this town, 75% of houses have foundation problems. I understand that we have a clay trough and lots of sliding around here in Central Texas. We were ecstatic to find our house with a solid slab foundation on firm ground and no signs of shifting. The house is 45 years old, and all walls, brickwork, drywall, etc is solid.

All access holes have been poked into. Dry dry dry behind the tub/shower, under the bathroom sink, under the kitchen sink, and behind the washer and dryer.

It's encouraging to know that re-routing is an option. I was worried about the pipes possibly freezing in the attic, but after my husband politely reminded me that it would be the HOT WATER pipes, I realized that it wouldn't be a problem.

Thanks for the reply.