Must I disclose foundation repairs when selling in San Antonio?

For a San Antonio sale subject to Texas Property Code 5.008, disclose what you know about foundation defects and previous structural repairs. A completed repair does not remove the separate question about past work on the seller's disclosure notice.

What the Texas notice asks

The statutory notice asks about known foundation or slab defects, settling or soil movement, and previous structural repairs. TREC's Seller's Disclosure Notice includes these topics. Answer from your actual knowledge and explain a yes answer where the form requests it.

Build a repair record

Before listing, gather the documents that explain your house's history.

• The repair contract, scope and paid invoices
• Drawings or reports supplied for the work
• Permit and completion records you have
• The written warranty and any transfer instructions

Do not guess about the legal exception

Section 5.008 has exceptions for certain transfers. Ask your real-estate professional or attorney which notice is required for your transaction. The notice itself is a statement of the seller's knowledge, not a warranty or a substitute for a buyer's inspection.

When another opinion helps

If new movement has appeared since the repair, ask an independent professional to assess it before describing the repair as complete. Call to be connected with an independent local foundation repair company for a repair discussion; disclosure advice belongs with your real-estate professional or attorney.