We Buy Ugly Houses in Houston, TX

Got an ugly house in Houston? Foundation cracked? Roof leaking? House flooded? Fire damage? Outdated everything? Looks terrible?

We’ll buy it.

Hero Homebuyers buys the ugliest houses in Houston. The ones agents won’t list. The ones traditional buyers run from. The ones you’re embarrassed to show anyone.

We’re local Houston investors, not a national franchise. We use our own cash to buy problem properties throughout Harris County. No matter how bad it looks or what’s wrong with it, we’ll make you a fair offer.

What Makes a House “Ugly”?

People think ugly means the paint color or the style. That’s not what we’re talking about.

In Houston real estate, ugly means problems. Real problems that make your house impossible to sell the traditional way.

Foundation issues. Houston’s clay soil causes foundation cracks, settling, and pier problems. Traditional buyers see foundation issues and walk away. We buy houses with foundation problems all the time.

Water and flood damage. Houston floods. Buffalo Bayou, Brays Bayou, tropical storms, Hurricane Harvey damage that never got fixed. Water damaged houses with mold, rotted wood, and moisture problems. We buy them.

Fire damage. Houses with fire and smoke damage throughout. Charred walls, smoke smell that won’t go away, structural damage from the fire. We buy fire damaged houses in any condition.

Extreme neglect. Houses that haven’t been maintained in decades. Original 1960s or 1970s everything. Deferred maintenance piling up for years. Systems that don’t work. We buy severely neglected houses.

Hoarder situations. Houses filled with stuff. Years of accumulation. Junk everywhere. Overwhelming clutter. We buy hoarder houses and handle the cleanout.

Major mechanical failures. No working AC in Houston’s heat. Dead HVAC systems. Ancient electrical that needs complete rewiring. Plumbing disasters with galvanized pipes. We buy houses with failed systems.

Structural damage. Houses with serious structural problems. Load bearing walls damaged. Roof sagging. Floors unlevel. Walls cracked. We buy structurally damaged houses.

Termite damage. Severe termite infestation and wood damage. Rotted framing, joists, and structural members. We buy termite damaged houses.

Code violations. Houses with building code violations, unpermitted additions, or city citations. We buy houses with code problems.

Complete disasters. Houses that need to be torn down. Demolition candidates. Properties so far gone that renovation doesn’t make sense. We buy tear-down houses too.

Why Sell Your Ugly House to Us?

Selling an ugly house the traditional way doesn’t work. You already know this.

Agents won’t list it. Most real estate agents take one look and tell you to fix everything first. They won’t list a house that needs major work because it won’t sell and they don’t get paid.

Traditional buyers want perfect. Regular buyers expect move-in ready homes. They see problems and either walk away or demand you fix everything. Their lenders won’t approve loans on houses needing extensive repairs.

You can’t afford the repairs. Foundation repairs cost $15,000 to $40,000 in Houston. New roofs run $8,000 to $20,000. Complete renovations? $50,000 to $100,000+. You don’t have that kind of money sitting around.

You don’t want to deal with it. Even if you had the money, managing contractors for months while they fix everything? Finding reliable contractors in Houston? Dealing with permits and inspections? No thanks.

Time is a factor. Maybe you inherited this ugly house and live out of state. Maybe you’re facing foreclosure. Maybe you’re going through a divorce. Maybe you just want out. You need to sell now, not in six months after extensive renovations.

We solve all of that. We buy ugly houses as-is with our own cash. You don’t fix anything. You don’t clean anything. You get an offer in 24 hours and close fast.

Types of Ugly Houses We Buy in Houston

We buy every kind of problem property throughout Houston and surrounding areas.

Foundation problems. Houses with cracked foundations from Houston’s expansive clay soil. Settled foundations, unlevel floors, doors that won’t close, cracks in walls and ceilings. Pier and beam issues. Slab problems. We buy them all.

Flood and water damaged houses. Properties damaged by Houston flooding, Hurricane Harvey, tropical storms, or broken pipes. Houses with mold, rotted wood, water stains, and moisture damage. Even houses in flood zones that insurance won’t cover.

Fire damaged properties. Houses with fire and smoke damage. Partial burns or complete destruction. Structure damaged by fire. We buy fire damaged houses throughout Houston.

Hoarder houses. Properties filled with years of accumulation. Overwhelming clutter situations. We’ve seen it all and we don’t judge. We buy the property and handle all the cleanout ourselves.

Extremely outdated houses. Properties stuck in the 1960s or 1970s. Original everything. Shag carpet, wood paneling, popcorn ceilings, outdated kitchens with avocado appliances, pink tile bathrooms. Houses that need complete renovation.

Houses with mold. Severe mold contamination from water damage or Houston’s humidity. Black mold, toxic mold, mold smell. Houses that need professional mold remediation.

Termite damaged houses. Properties with extensive termite damage. Wood rot, structural damage from termites, active infestations.

Abandoned and vacant houses. Properties sitting empty, deteriorating from neglect. Squatter problems, vandalism, copper theft, neighborhood eyesores.

Houses with failed systems. No working AC, dead HVAC, electrical that needs complete rewiring, plumbing disasters, septic failures, roof leaking everywhere.

Rental nightmares. Trashed rental properties with tenant damage. Properties where tenants destroyed everything. We buy them even with problem tenants still in them.

Condemned properties. Houses with condemnation notices, city violations, or demolition orders.

How We Buy Ugly Houses in Houston

Our process is straightforward and judgment-free.

You contact us

Call or fill out our form. Tell us about your ugly house. What’s wrong with it? Where is it? We won’t be shocked. We’ve seen worse.

We look at the property

We schedule a walkthrough at your convenience. We’ll spend 15-20 minutes looking at the house and documenting the problems.

Don’t clean up. Don’t fix anything. Don’t be embarrassed. We buy ugly houses specifically. The worse it is, the more we expect it.

We make you a cash offer

Within 24-48 hours, we’ll send you a written cash offer. We’ll show you how we calculated it based on the property’s condition and needed repairs.

Our offers account for the cost of fixing everything that’s wrong. The worse the condition, the more repair costs we factor in. But we won’t walk away because it’s ugly.

You decide

Accept our offer, counter it, or decline. Get other offers if you want. Take your time deciding.

We won’t pressure you. If our offer works for you, great. If not, that’s fine too.

We close

Once you accept, we handle everything with a Houston title company. We pay closing costs. You don’t.

Most closings happen in 7-14 days, but we can go faster or slower based on your needs.

You’re done

On closing day, you sign papers and get your money. The ugly house is our problem now, not yours.

Houston Neighborhoods We Buy In

We buy ugly houses in every Houston neighborhood.

Inner Loop Houston: The Heights, Montrose, Midtown, EaDo, Third Ward, Fourth Ward, Fifth Ward, Sixth Ward

West Houston: Energy Corridor, Katy, Westchase, Alief, Bellaire

North Houston: Spring, Cypress, Humble, Kingwood, Tomball, The Woodlands

South Houston: Pearland, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Friendswood, Stafford

East Houston: Pasadena, Baytown, Clear Lake, Deer Park, La Porte

We cover all of Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and surrounding areas. If your ugly house is in greater Houston, we’ll buy it.

What We’re NOT

Let’s be clear about what we’re not.

We’re not a franchise. We’re not part of a national chain with franchisees working on commission. We’re local Houston investors who own this business and use our own money.

We’re not wholesalers. We’re not putting your house under contract and then finding someone else to actually buy it. We’re the end buyer using our own cash.

We’re not here to take advantage. We’ve seen the news stories about companies that prey on desperate sellers. That’s not us. We make fair offers and explain exactly how we calculated them. If you want to get other offers or talk to family first, do it.

We’re not judging your house. Your house is ugly. We know. That’s literally what we do. We buy ugly houses. We’re not going to act shocked or make you feel bad about the condition.

Understanding Your Offer

Let’s talk numbers. People want to know what we actually pay for ugly houses.

We typically offer 50-70% of what your house would be worth in perfect condition, depending on how much work it needs. Here’s why.

When we buy your ugly house, we’re taking on:

• All repair and renovation costs (often $50,000 to $100,000+)
• Holding costs while we fix it (property taxes, insurance, utilities for months)
• Risk if repairs cost more than expected
• Time and effort managing the renovation
• Agent commissions when we eventually sell it
• Our investment risk and profit margin

Let’s use real numbers. Your house could sell for $250,000 in perfect condition. But it needs $60,000 in repairs. It’s in rough shape. Foundation issues, water damage, outdated everything.

A traditional buyer won’t touch it. An agent won’t list it without repairs. If you fixed it yourself, you’d spend $60,000 plus months of time, then pay 6% agent fees ($15,000), netting you about $175,000.

We might offer $140,000. That’s less money. But you get it in two weeks, no repairs, no hassle, no risk, no headache.

For someone dealing with an inherited ugly house they don’t want, or facing foreclosure, or just done dealing with a problem property, that tradeoff makes sense.

Get multiple opinions. Get our offer. Talk to other buyers. Talk to contractors about repair costs. Then decide what works for you.

Common Situations We Help With

We buy ugly houses from Houston homeowners in all kinds of situations.

Inherited ugly houses. You inherited your parents’ house or a relative’s property. It’s in terrible condition. You don’t live in Houston. You don’t want to manage a renovation from another state. You just want out. We buy inherited ugly houses all the time.

Divorce with ugly property. Going through a divorce and stuck with a house in bad shape. Neither person wants it. Both need money out of it. We buy ugly houses in divorce situations.

Facing foreclosure. Behind on payments and the house is in bad condition. Can’t sell it traditionally because it needs too much work. Foreclosure is coming. We can often buy it fast enough to avoid foreclosure.

Tired landlord with trashed rental. Tenants destroyed your rental property. It’s a disaster. You’re done being a landlord. We buy trashed rental properties.

Fire or flood damage. Your house suffered fire damage or flood damage. Insurance didn’t cover everything. You can’t afford to fix it. We buy fire and flood damaged houses.

Overwhelmed by condition. The house needs so much work you don’t even know where to start. It’s overwhelming. You can’t deal with it. We buy houses in any condition.

Health issues. You or a family member has health issues and can’t maintain the property anymore. It’s deteriorated significantly. We understand and we’ll buy it.

Hoarder situation. A family member was a hoarder and now you’re stuck with a house full of stuff. The thought of cleaning it out is overwhelming. We buy hoarder houses and handle the cleanout.

Why Time Matters with Ugly Houses

Ugly houses get worse over time, not better.

Foundation cracks spread. Water damage causes mold. Vacant houses attract vandals and squatters. Code violations pile up. Neighbors complain. The city gets involved.

Every month you own an ugly house costs you:

• Property taxes
• Insurance (if you can even get it)
• Utilities
• HOA fees
• City fines
• Stress and worry

And the house is deteriorating. Weather, pests, and time are making the problems worse.

Selling fast stops the bleeding. You’re done with the costs, the stress, and the liability.

Questions People Ask About Selling Ugly Houses

You’ve got questions. Here are the answers.

How ugly is too ugly?

There’s no such thing. We’ve bought houses with collapsed roofs, houses gutted by fire, houses filled floor to ceiling with junk, houses with no working systems, houses where the foundation is so bad the floors are 6 inches unlevel.

If it’s standing, we’ll buy it. If it’s falling down, we’ll still probably buy it.

Will you really buy a house with foundation problems?

Yes. Foundation problems are common in Houston because of our clay soil. We buy houses with foundation issues all the time. Cracked foundations, settled slabs, pier and beam problems. All of it.

What about houses with mold or water damage?

We buy houses with mold and water damage regularly. Black mold, toxic mold, severe mold contamination. Water damage from flooding, hurricanes, or broken pipes. We know how to deal with it.

Can you buy a fire damaged house?

Absolutely. We buy fire damaged houses in all conditions. Partial fire damage or completely burned. We’ve bought houses gutted by fire. We know fire restoration contractors and handle it ourselves.

Will you buy a hoarder house?

Yes. We buy hoarder houses without judgment. You don’t have to clean it out. We handle all the cleanout and junk removal ourselves. We’ve done this dozens of times.

What if my house is condemned or has code violations?

We buy houses with code violations, city citations, and condemnation notices. We work with the city to resolve the issues after we own it.

Do I need to fix anything before you buy it?

No. Don’t fix anything. Don’t clean anything. Don’t spend a penny on repairs. We buy it exactly as it is right now.

After We Buy Your Ugly House

People sometimes ask what we do with ugly houses we buy.

We’re real estate investors. We buy ugly houses, fix them up completely, and either rent them out or sell them to families who want nice homes.

We’re not flipping for quick profit off your situation. We’re running a business that solves problems for homeowners while we build our rental portfolio and improve Houston neighborhoods.

Some houses we renovate and sell. Others we fix up and keep as long-term rentals. Either way, we put the time, money, and effort into transforming ugly houses into nice homes.

We’ve transformed dozens of problem properties in Houston neighborhoods. We take eyesores and turn them into homes families are proud to live in.

Getting Started

Want to sell your ugly house in Houston? Here’s what happens next.

First, contact us. Call or fill out the form. Don’t be embarrassed about the condition. We want to buy ugly houses.

Second, let us see it. We’ll schedule a walkthrough whenever works for you. Usually takes 15-20 minutes. We’ve seen worse, trust us.

Third, review our offer. We’ll send it within 24-48 hours. Take your time. Ask questions. Get other opinions if you want.

Fourth, decide. Accept, counter, or decline. No pressure.

Fifth, if you accept, we handle everything. You show up to closing, sign papers, get paid. Done.

Ready to Sell Your Ugly House?

You’ve got an ugly house in Houston. We buy ugly houses. Let’s see if it works.

Maybe selling to us makes sense. Maybe it doesn’t. But you won’t know until you get an actual offer.

We’ve bought hundreds of ugly houses from Houston homeowners who were done dealing with problem properties. We’d be happy to buy yours too.

Call Hero Homebuyers today or fill out our form. No obligation. No judgment. Just a fair cash offer for your ugly house.

Because sometimes the best solution is selling to someone who actually wants your ugly house exactly as it is.

Frequently Asked Questions

How ugly does my house have to be for you to buy it?

There’s no minimum level of ugly. We buy houses in all conditions throughout Houston. Your house could have minor cosmetic issues or be completely destroyed. Foundation cracked? Water damaged? Fire damaged? Filled with junk? Systems don’t work? We’ve bought uglier. Seriously. We’ve purchased houses with collapsed roofs, houses gutted by fire, houses with 6 inches of standing water, houses filled floor to ceiling with a hoarder’s belongings, and houses where squatters stripped all the copper. If your house is standing, we’ll make you an offer. If it’s falling down, we’ll still probably buy it.

Will you buy my Houston house if it has foundation problems?

Absolutely. Foundation problems are extremely common in Houston because of our expansive clay soil. We buy houses with foundation issues all the time. Cracked foundations, settled slabs, unlevel floors, doors that won’t close, pier and beam problems. Foundation repairs in Houston cost $15,000 to $40,000 or more, which most homeowners can’t afford. We buy the house as-is and handle foundation repairs ourselves after closing. Foundation problems don’t scare us away. They’re exactly the type of issue we expect when buying ugly houses in Houston.

Can you buy houses with severe water damage or mold?

Yes. We buy water damaged and mold contaminated houses regularly throughout Houston. This includes flood damage from Hurricane Harvey, tropical storms, or bayou flooding. Houses with black mold, toxic mold, or severe mold contamination from Houston’s humidity. Properties with rotted framing, damaged drywall, and moisture problems throughout. We understand that mold remediation and water damage restoration are expensive. We buy these houses as-is and handle all the remediation work ourselves after we own the property.

Will you buy a fire damaged house in Houston?

Absolutely. We buy fire damaged houses in any condition. This includes houses with partial fire damage, smoke damage throughout, or properties completely gutted by fire. We’ve purchased houses with charred walls, collapsed roofs from fire, fire department water damage, and severe smoke smell that permeates everything. Fire restoration is expensive and complicated. Most homeowners don’t have the money or knowledge to handle it. We buy fire damaged houses as-is and work with fire restoration contractors to rebuild them after closing.

Do I need to clean out my house before you buy it?

No. You don’t need to clean anything or remove anything. We buy houses with all the stuff still inside. If you have a hoarder situation with the house filled with belongings, we handle all the cleanout and junk removal ourselves. If you need to leave furniture, appliances, junk in the garage, stuff in the attic, or anything else, that’s completely fine. We’ll take care of removing everything after we own the property. You don’t spend a penny or lift a finger on cleanout.

How fast can you close on an ugly house in Houston?

We can typically close in 7-14 days once you accept our offer. If you need to close faster, we can sometimes do it in as little as 5-7 days. If you need more time, maybe 30 or 60 days to coordinate your move or handle other logistics, that’s fine too. You pick the closing timeline that works for your situation. The timeline is flexible because we’re paying cash and not waiting on bank approval, appraisals, or buyer financing. We have the funds ready to close whenever you’re ready.

What if my ugly house is in a really bad neighborhood?

We buy houses in all Houston neighborhoods, including areas that other buyers avoid. We understand that some neighborhoods have higher crime, more vacant properties, or declining property values. We buy houses in these areas all the time. In fact, many of the ugliest houses are in transitioning neighborhoods. We’re familiar with every part of Houston, from the Inner Loop to the outer suburbs, and we’ll make you a fair offer regardless of which neighborhood your property is in. Location affects the value, but it doesn’t prevent us from buying your ugly house.

TESTIMONIALS

“Fred is wonderful to work with…”

Fred is wonderful to work with. He is professional, and understands the market and home values. I am glad i had the opportunity to work with him.

“I highly recommend Fred Paskell and Hero Homebuyers…”

From the initial contact with Fred Paskel to closing November 18, 2024 the process was smooth. I sold my house in about 30 days. He was professional and courteous and there were no surprises. If you are looking to buy or sell I highly recommend Fred Paskell and Hero Home Buyers. You won’t regret your choice to have Fred help you.

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But it gets better:

You can sell fast with no rush to move. You don’t have to move out right away; you can stay in your home for awhile until you locate another home.

We are confident that we can help you today – regardless of the situation.