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title: "Sell a House That Needs Major Repairs | Virginia & Maryland | Miguel Shaban"
description: "House needs a new roof, foundation work, or major repairs? I buy damaged houses for cash in Virginia and Maryland. Any condition. Zero fees. Miguel Shaban."
url: "https://miguelshaban.com/major-repairs.html"
last_updated: 2026-04-13
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# House Needs Major Work? I Don't Flinch.

**Major Repairs** - Roof caving in? Foundation cracking? Fire damage? Code violations? I've bought worse. And I'll buy yours.

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Here's the reality: when a house needs serious work, traditional buyers disappear. Banks won't finance properties with major structural issues. Inspections kill deals. And the longer a damaged house sits on the market, the worse it gets - and the more it costs you in carrying costs, insurance, and stress.

I buy houses that other buyers won't touch. Roof damage, foundation cracks, fire and smoke damage, water damage, mold, code violations, condemned properties, hoarder situations, termite damage, failing electrical systems, busted plumbing - I've seen it all and I've bought it all. Over 500 houses across Virginia and Maryland, in every condition you can imagine.

## No Repairs. No Cleanup. No Contractors.

You don't need to get contractor estimates. You don't need to start any repairs. You don't even need to clean the place out. I buy the house exactly as it sits - debris, damage, and all. I assess the condition myself and give you a fair cash offer based on what I see.

Because I pay cash, there's no bank appraisal and no inspection contingency. That means the condition of your house doesn't kill the deal. A traditional buyer's lender would never approve a loan on a property with a caved-in roof or active mold. I don't have that problem. Cash is cash.

I close fast so you stop paying carrying costs on a problem property. Insurance on damaged houses is expensive. Property taxes don't stop. And every month the house sits, the damage compounds. A quick cash close puts money in your pocket and takes the burden off your shoulders.

I buy across all of Virginia and Maryland - Richmond, Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Roanoke, Baltimore, Frederick, and everywhere in between. If your house needs work and you're done dealing with it, fill out the form. Three fields. I'll call you today.

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## FAQ

**What if the house has been condemned by the city?**
I still buy it. I've dealt with condemned properties before and know how to navigate the process with the municipality. The condition of the house - or the status the city has assigned it - doesn't scare me off. I've bought some of the worst properties in Virginia and Maryland and turned them around.

**Do I need to get repair estimates first?**
No. I assess the condition myself. You don't need to call a single contractor, get any quotes, or spend a dime. I'll look at the property, evaluate the scope of work, and give you a fair cash number based on my own experience renovating hundreds of houses.

**What about houses with mold or asbestos?**
I buy properties with environmental issues. Mold, asbestos, lead paint - I've handled all of it across my portfolio. These issues don't change my willingness to buy. I factor them into my offer and handle professional remediation after closing.

**Will you buy a house that had a fire?**
Yes. Fire damage, smoke damage, water damage from firefighting - all of it. I've purchased fire-damaged properties many times. Whether the damage is cosmetic or structural, I'll make you a cash offer and close on your timeline.