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Originally Posted by Rainger99
If I owned the house, I would have wanted the causation issue to be resolved while it was under warranty!
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Note that the warranty for new houses covers the foundation for 10 years. When you build a house on a concrete slab over sandy soil, things can happen. Sometimes a builder will dig a hole and dump trash or organic material in the soil which can create a void over time. Ground water movement or rainwater can also create a void. These voids can cause the footings or the slab to settle and cause cracks in the floor or the walls. Whether these types of voids can be defined as a sinkhole is very subjective. Having the sinkhole insurance may offer some protection.