Sell Your House With Water Damage in California - No Repairs, No Delays, Just Cash
Water damage is one of those problems that never stays small. What begins as a leak under the sink or a stain on the ceiling can quickly become warped floors, rotting subfloors, and mold spreading through the walls. The longer it sits, the worse it gets — and the more expensive it becomes to fix.
If you’re trying to sell a house with water damage, you already know the traditional market isn’t kind to you. Buyers see the damage and imagine the worst. Lenders won’t finance properties with active water issues. And every inspector’s report becomes another reason for buyers to walk away or demand a lower price.
Osborne Homes is a real estate investment company that buys water-damaged homes throughout California. We pay cash, close quickly, and take properties exactly as they are, leaks, stains, damage, and all.
We Buy Water-Damaged Houses ‘AS IS’
That means you don’t fix the source of the leak, tear out damaged drywall, or replace ruined flooring. We purchase your home in its current condition and handle all repairs after closing.
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Why Selling a House With Water Damage the Traditional Way Can Fail
Listing a water-damaged home through a real estate agent sounds straightforward, but the reality is far more complicated.
Buyers can’t get financing. Lenders require properties to be in habitable condition. Active leaks, water stains, or visible damage can disqualify a home from conventional financing, eliminating most potential buyers.
Inspections kill deals. Even buyers willing to consider a water-damaged home will order inspections – and inspectors are trained to find every problem. One detailed report can send buyers running or lead to aggressive renegotiation.
Repair costs are hard to predict. Water damage is deceptive. Fixing what you can see is one thing, but once contractors open up walls, they often find more damage – rotted framing, mold growth, compromised insulation. Budgets spiral quickly.
The source has to be addressed. Repairing damage without fixing the underlying cause is pointless. Whether it’s a roof leak, plumbing failure, or drainage issue, that work comes first – adding time and money before you can even list.
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Traditional Sale vs. Selling to Osborne Homes
How to Sell Your Water-Damaged House in 3 Simple Steps
If you are selling a house with water damage quickly, you don't have time for a drawn-out process. So, we made ours as simple as possible.
Step 1: Request Your Free Offer.
Call us at (559) 500-3610 or fill out the form on this page. Tell us about the property and the extent of the water damage - be honest, because we've seen it all and nothing will surprise us.
Step 2: Quick Property Walkthrough.
A local representative visits to assess your home and the damage. We're not hunting for reasons to lower our offer. We're gathering the information we need to make a fair cash bid.
Step 3: Close and Move Forward.
Accept our offer and choose your closing date. We take care of paperwork, cover closing costs, and hand you cash. The water damage becomes our responsibility, not yours.
Water Damage? We Handle It All, With No Exceptions
When we say we buy homes with water damage, we mean every type, from minor leaks to catastrophic flooding. Osborne Homes has purchased water-damaged properties since 2007, and we understand what these repairs involve.
Roof Leaks and Storm Damage
California weather can be unpredictable. Roof leaks from storms or age lead to ceiling damage, attic problems, and water intrusion into walls. We buy homes with roof-related water damage and handle repairs ourselves.
Plumbing Failures
Burst pipes, slow leaks behind walls, and failed water heaters — plumbing problems cause some of the worst water damage because they often go undetected until the damage is severe. We purchase these properties without requiring you to fix the plumbing first.
Flooding and Groundwater Issues
Whether from heavy rains, poor drainage, or rising groundwater, flooding can devastate a home's foundation, flooring, and lower levels. We buy flood-damaged properties and take on the restoration work.
Water Damage With Mold
Where there's water damage, mold often follows. If your home has both issues, traditional buyers disappear fast. We purchase properties with water damage and mold together, addressing both problems after closing.
Whether you’re selling a house with water damage from a single leak or years of accumulated problems, we’re buyers who won’t back out after seeing the inspection, and we won’t change our offer at the last minute.
Our No-Hassle Guarantee: Your Assurance
Selling a house with water damage usually attracts bargain hunters looking to exploit your situation. Last-minute offer reductions, pressure to accept lowball bids, and deals that fall apart at closing – it happens more often than it should.
That’s certainly not how we work. Osborne Homes was built by Mike Osborne starting in 2007 on a simple principle: make fair offers and honor them. Over 5,000 California homeowners have trusted us to buy their properties, including many with significant water damage. We say what we’ll do, and we do it.
Our No-Hassle Guarantee means:
- A cash offer that accounts for the water damage — no surprises at closing
- Zero fees, zero commissions, zero closing costs for you
- Closing on your timeline, in as few as seven days
- All terms are documented in writing before you make any commitment
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We Buy Homes With Water Damage AcrossCalifornia
Water damage happens everywhere — coastal flooding, valley storms, mountain snowmelt, and plumbing failures in any neighborhood. Osborne Homes works with homeowners throughout Central and Southern California, including Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, and surrounding areas.
If you need to sell a house with water damage in California, we’re ready to make an offer.
Ready for Relief? Get Your Cash Offer Now
A water-damaged house doesn’t get better with time. The damage spreads, mold grows, and repair costs climb. Every month you wait is a month of paying taxes, insurance, and mortgage on a property that’s losing value.
You don’t have to fix it to sell it. Call us at (559) 500-3610 or fill out the form below. We’ll make a fair cash offer based on your home’s current condition and close whenever you’re ready.
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Have a Different Reason to Sell Your Home Fast?
Water damage isn't the only situation we specialize in. Osborne Homes purchases properties from homeowners facing all types of challenges.
Needs Repairs
Structural issues, failing systems, deferred maintenance — we buy properties regardless of condition.
Inherited Property
Inherited a home you don't want? We simplify the sale and manage the paperwork.
Fire Damage
Smoke, char, or total destruction — we purchase fire-damaged homes and manage restoration.
Hoarder House
No cleanup needed. We buy hoarder homes and handle clearing them out.
Mold
Remediation is expensive. We purchase homes with mold and deal with it after closing.
Foreclosure
Behind on payments? A quick cash sale can settle debts and protect your credit.