Why Every Home Buyer Should Request a Septic Inspection
Clean Earth Septic • July 16, 2019
A thorough inspection offers more than just peace of mind
Septic system installations and repairs can be costly, so if you’re buying a home with a septic system, it’s a good idea to have it inspected to ensure that it’s working properly before you make it to closing day. The last thing you want is a $15,000 problem just weeks after moving into your new home.
So, who do you call when it comes to a septic inspection? A home inspector will walk through your home and check for things like structural safety, air quality, lead paint or mold -- everything important indoors. But most are not trained to perform an inspection of your septic system or the service is not offered at all. That's why it's important to call a septic system expert, like us! At Clean Earth Septic Service, our technicians are certified to complete septic inspections for real estate transactions
and we've got over a decade of experience.
When you hire us to perform a point of sale inspection we'll provide you with a septic certification, a written document stating that an onsite sewage disposal system has been inspected and found to be in satisfactory condition according to current standards. Or if the system is not satisfactory, we'll give our professional recommendation to the seller so they can bring the system up to code. We work directly with buyers, sellers and realtors to make the process as simple as possible.
Here are just a few of the benefits of a professional septic system inspection:
- When you schedule a point of sale septic inspection with us, we’ll identify the location, size and layout of your septic system so you can keep the information with your home blueprints and other important documents. This is valuable information to have if you plan to build an addition, install a patio or make changes to the home's landscaping one day.
- Our technicians are happy to answer any questions you may have about the septic system and as a potential home buyer, it's great to get an honest opinion from a third party. During your septic inspection we can also alert you to any potential plumbing problems.
- In most cases we'll perform a routine septic system pumping at the time of your inspection. You won't need your tank pumped again for 2-4 years so it's great to have a thorough inspection and clean out before you move in. It's like starting with a clean slate.
- Last but not least, a professional septic inspection offers peace of mind. When a professional takes a close look at things and certifies your system is working properly, you can relax knowing your home's plumbing and septic are the least of your worries.
A septic system isn't like a washer or dryer that might cost a few hundred dollars to fix -- it's your home's largest utility and repairs and installations can cost thousands of dollars. With that in mind, remember to have a thorough septic inspection completed before buying any home with a septic system. You'll be glad you did in the long run! For more information or to schedule a septic system inspection, contact us today. We work with buyers and sellers or we're happy to communicate directly with your realtor to make the process as simple as possible.
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