When preparing to buy a home, it’s typically required to schedule a formal home inspection. This often includes a thorough inspection of key systems and parts of the home, but it doesn’t always include a thorough inspection of the septic system. You will want to hire an experienced septic company for that because they will know exactly what to look for during the inspection.
Here are a few reasons why a real estate septic tank inspection is so important:
- Know what you’re getting into: A real estate septic tank inspection can uncover important details about the condition of the septic tank and septic system, including the age of the system, whether it might need repairs or replacements, and more. That way, you can know exactly what you’re getting into rather than finding out soon after you move in that your septic tank needs a major repair that was never resolved before the sale.
- Know how soon the septic tank will need to be pumped: A real estate septic tank inspection can also include checking the levels inside the septic tank to see how soon it will need to be pumped or require other maintenance. You might consider asking the seller to schedule the septic tank pumping before closing on the property if the septic tank is due or past due for pumping.
- Use the results from the inspection as negotiating power: Depending on the results from the real estate septic tank inspection, you may be able to use the results as negotiating power on the selling price or things that the seller has to do before closing. For example, you could require the seller to schedule and pay for any necessary repairs or negotiate a lower price to cover the cost of repairs when you move in.
If you’re looking for an experienced contractor to perform your real estate septic tank inspection, give our team at Lee Kirk & Sons Septic a call.