9 Signs that Someone Has Done a Bad Job Flipping a House

Poor Tile Installation

While there are aisles of tile tools and products at home improvement stores, the reality is, tiling is a complicated and technical process.

In high-use applications like floors and showers, tiling is best left to the pros, unless the homeowner is highly skilled and willing to take the time for proper installation. A shoddy tile job can look great at first. But over time, it will lead to cracked tiles, crumbling grout and possibly entire floor failures due to loose tile.

When viewing a remodeled home, look for uneven tiles, grout (instead of caulk) against tubs or woodwork, sloppy grout lines and crooked cuts. If you see any evidence of this, ask the listing agent who completed the tile work.

You could ask to see permits, but personally I’d pass on subpar tile work. The time, money and disruption to remove and re-install tile is more work than it’s worth.