We Buy Damaged Houses in Southern California — Mold, Fire & Foundation Damage

Skip the contractors and the repair bills. Get a fair cash offer for your home exactly as it stands — fire, water, mold, or foundation damage included. We pay all closing costs and close on your timeline.

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We Provide Cash Offers for Damaged Homes in Southern California

Dealing with a damaged house in Southern California? Whether you’re facing fire damage, water damage, foundation issues, mold problems, termite damage, or structural concerns, we buy damaged homes completely as-is. You don’t need to make costly repairs or spend time getting contractor estimates. We provide fair cash offers for damaged properties and close fast — often in as little as 7–10 days.

When traditional buyers see damage to your house, they usually walk away. Banks won’t finance homes with major structural or safety issues, and real estate agents often won’t even list them. That’s exactly where we come in. We buy the Southern California properties that other buyers avoid — fire damaged homes, flood damaged houses, and run-down properties that need tens of thousands of dollars in repairs or renovations. Our process is built for speed and simplicity, so you can move on without fixing a single thing yourself.

SoCal’s Go-To Homebuyer Since 2017

  • Highest Off-Market Price
  • All Damage Types Welcome
  • Zero Fees
  • No Closing Costs
  • Cash Offer in 24 Hours
  • Sell As-Is. No Repairs. No Inspections to Pass

Types of Damaged Houses We Buy

We buy damaged properties that traditional buyers won’t touch. If you want to sell your house fast in Southern California, we’re ready to make you a cash offer no matter what type of damage your house has.

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Cracked foundations, settling issues, sagging floors and roofs, damaged framing, and earthquake damage won’t scare us off. We regularly purchase houses with structural problems that would cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair — so you never pay for an engineer or a contractor.

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Discovered termites during an inspection? We buy homes with active termite infestations and existing termite damage. You don’t need to pay for pest treatment, repairs, or clearance certificates.

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We buy houses with fire damage, smoke damage, and wildfire home damage. Whether the damage is minor or extensive, you can sell your fire damaged house to us without any cleanup or restoration.

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Found visible mold growth or a hidden issue during an inspection? We buy Southern California houses with mold problems. You won’t need to pay for expensive mold remediation or environmental testing.

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From burst pipes and flooding to roof leaks and standing water, we buy Southern California homes with water damage — no matter how bad it is. Mold growth, warped floors, and damaged drywall won’t stop us from making you an offer.

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We also buy houses with dry rot, storm damage, hail damage, electrical problems, sewer issues, roof damage, and multiple defects all at once. If your damage type isn’t listed here, contact us anyway — chances are we’ve bought a house just like yours.

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Cracked foundations, settling issues, sagging floors and roofs, damaged framing, and earthquake damage won’t scare us off. We regularly purchase houses with structural problems that would cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair — so you never pay for an engineer or a contractor.

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From burst pipes and flooding to roof leaks and standing water, we buy Southern California homes with water damage — no matter how bad it is. Mold growth, warped floors, and damaged drywall won’t stop us from making you an offer.

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Found visible mold growth or a hidden issue during an inspection? We buy Southern California houses with mold problems. You won’t need to pay for expensive mold remediation or environmental testing.

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We buy houses with fire damage, smoke damage, and wildfire home damage. Whether the damage is minor or extensive, you can sell your fire damaged house to us without any cleanup or restoration.

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Discovered termites during an inspection? We buy homes with active termite infestations and existing termite damage. You don’t need to pay for pest treatment, repairs, or clearance certificates.

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We also buy houses with dry rot, storm damage, hail damage, electrical problems, sewer issues, roof damage, and multiple defects all at once. If your damage type isn’t listed here, contact us anyway — chances are we’ve bought a house just like yours.

1

Cracked foundations, settling issues, sagging floors and roofs, damaged framing, and earthquake damage won’t scare us off. We regularly purchase houses with structural problems that would cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair — so you never pay for an engineer or a contractor.

2

We buy houses with fire damage, smoke damage, and wildfire home damage. Whether the damage is minor or extensive, you can sell your fire damaged house to us without any cleanup or restoration.

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From burst pipes and flooding to roof leaks and standing water, we buy Southern California homes with water damage — no matter how bad it is. Mold growth, warped floors, and damaged drywall won’t stop us from making you an offer.

4

Discovered termites during an inspection? We buy homes with active termite infestations and existing termite damage. You don’t need to pay for pest treatment, repairs, or clearance certificates.

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Found visible mold growth or a hidden issue during an inspection? We buy Southern California houses with mold problems. You won’t need to pay for expensive mold remediation or environmental testing.

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We also buy houses with dry rot, storm damage, hail damage, electrical problems, sewer issues, roof damage, and multiple defects all at once. If your damage type isn’t listed here, contact us anyway — chances are we’ve bought a house just like yours.

When Should You Sell Your Damaged House?

You should consider selling your Southern California home as-is if you face any of these tough situations:

  • Estimated repair costs exceed what you can afford — foundation repairs can easily cost $20,000–$100,000+, fire restoration often exceeds $50,000, and water damage cleanup usually runs $5,000–$25,000
  • You’re worried about disclosure requirements — we inspect the home ourselves and buy with full knowledge of all issues
  • Property failed a buyer’s home inspection and the buyer backed out
  • You inherited a damaged house you don’t want to fix
  • The house has been sitting vacant and damaged for months or even years
  • Multiple physical issues make a traditional real estate listing impossible
  • You need to relocate quickly and can’t manage repairs from a distance
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Cracked stucco and peeling paint on an aging house exterior
Cracked stucco and peeling paint on an aging house exterior

How to Sell Your Damaged House to Us

Step 1

Contact Us About Your SoCal Property

Reach out by phone or fill out our online form. Tell us about your damaged house — the type of damage, location, and your timeline. There’s no pressure and no obligation to move forward.

Step 2

Get Your Cash Offer in 24 Hours

We’ll schedule a convenient time to inspect your property and assess the damage. Within 24 hours of our visit, we’ll present you with a fair, no-obligation cash offer. You have complete control — accept, negotiate, or walk away.

Step 3

Close Fast and Receive Your Cash

If you accept our offer, we handle all the paperwork and coordinate with escrow. Choose your closing date — we can close in as little as 7–10 days or on your preferred timeline. At closing, you receive your cash and we take over the property as-is.

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See How We’ve Helped SoCal Homeowners Sell As-Is

  • Javier and his team were incredibly informative and professional. Despite it being my first time going through this process, they were always available day and night to address my questions and concerns. They handled everything seamlessly, and I would definitely use their services again.
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  • Working with Javier was very professional. Him and his Team made things very simple. Easiest home transaction I have ever had. Highly recommend.
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Reviews originally published on Google for Exclusive SoCal Homes LLC, doing business as Exclusive SoCal Home Buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The value depends on your home’s location, the extent of damage, and current local repair costs. We factor in what it would cost to restore the property and make you a fair cash offer based on its current condition. Damaged homes sell for less than move-in ready properties, but you skip the $20,000–$100,000+ repair bill entirely. We give you a clear breakdown of how we calculated our offer, so you know exactly what you’re getting and why.

Yes, absolutely. Traditional buyers typically won’t purchase homes with foundation problems, and banks often won’t finance them — but we buy these houses regularly. You can sell your Southern California house with cracked foundations, settling issues, or structural concerns to us without making any repairs.

Yes. In California, traditional lenders often require a pest inspection and clearance before approving a buyer’s loan, so finding termites kills many traditional sales. We buy Southern California houses with active termite infestations and existing termite damage. You don’t need to pay for treatment, repairs, or pest contracts to sell to us.

In most cases, yes. If you’ve filed a claim for fire, water, or storm damage and the payout hasn’t settled yet, you can still sell — the claim gets sorted out during escrow. Depending on your policy and the situation, you may keep the insurance proceeds, or the claim gets settled as part of the sale.

Just tell us about any open claims early. We’ve worked through these situations before, and knowing the claim status up front lets us build it into a clean offer with no surprises at closing. Your insurance representative (or claims adjuster) and the escrow company handle the paperwork — you don’t need to have the claim resolved before you sell.

It depends on how far the damage has gone. Hairline cracks and minor settling are common in Southern California homes and usually aren’t dangerous — most houses shift a little over time. But there are warning signs that deserve attention: doors and windows that suddenly stop closing, sloping or bouncy floors, cracks wider than a quarter inch, or gaps opening between walls and ceilings

If you’re seeing those problems, have your home checked out — and if an engineer or inspector has already told you the house needs major foundation work, don’t feel stuck. You don’t have to finance a $20,000–$100,000 repair to move on. We buy houses with foundation damage in any stage, so you can sell as-is and let us take on the structural work ourselves.

Run the numbers before you spend a dime. Fixing first means paying contractors upfront, covering the mortgage, property taxes, and insurance for every month the work drags on, and hoping the finished home sells for enough to win it all back. For major damage — foundation, fire, structural — that’s a $50,000+ gamble most homeowners can’t afford to lose.

Selling as-is trades some of that top-end price for certainty: no repair bills, no contractor delays, no carrying costs, and cash in hand within days. We’ll be honest with you either way — if your home only needs light cosmetic work and you have the time and savings to handle it, fixing up may net you more. But for serious damage, the as-is math usually wins.

Yes. Water damage is one of the most common issues we see. Whether it’s from flooding, burst pipes, roof leaks, or leaking plumbing, we buy homes with any level of water damage. This includes properties with mold growth or structural damage caused by water.

Yes. California law requires sellers to inform buyers about known problems with the property — that’s the Transfer Disclosure Statement every home seller fills out. Selling as-is doesn’t erase that requirement. And no, it’s not illegal to sell a house with termites, mold, or foundation problems — you just have to disclose what you know.

Here’s why this works in your favor when you sell your home to us: we inspect the property ourselves and buy with full knowledge of every issue. Your disclosures can’t scare us off or blow up the deal the way they do with traditional buyers — and a documented as-is sale to an informed buyer protects you from disputes after closing.

Most banks won’t finance houses with major foundation issues, which is why traditional buyers can’t purchase them. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and conventional mortgages typically require the foundation to be solid and safe. This is exactly why selling to a cash buyer like us makes sense — we don’t need bank financing.

No. When you sell to us, you can leave behind anything you don’t want — furniture, trash, old appliances, all of it. Whether you’re dealing with fire damage, water damage, or any other situation, we handle the cleanout after closing at no extra cost to you.

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