Buying a home is a process. It involves weeks of preparation and paperwork for the buyers and sellers. During this time, buyers are generally doing what’s known as “due diligence” in real estate by inspecting the home that they plan on purchasing. There is a laundry list of things that homeowners should look at during the buying process, and it can be tempting to skip certain inspections for time’s sake.
No matter what you do, you shouldn’t neglect your sewer system. If you have purchased a home with a septic tank, you must have it inspected. The unfortunate truth is that some homeowners don’t have their septic systems properly inspected before selling a home, even though it’s often required. This is why it is important to have a company like All Septic & Sewer evaluate your septic system before the buying process ends.
Skipping Septic Tank Maintenance Is Not An Option
Many states require sellers to have their septic tanks inspected and repaired prior to selling their home or disclosing information regarding a broken septic tank to potential buyers. In other situations, it falls on the buyer. It all depends on state and local laws.
For Washington residents, it’s required that homeowners have their property inspected prior to sale and disclose that information to potential buyers. However, issues arise, the septic system may not be properly inspected by the right company, and thus certain septic repairs may be required anyway.
All About The Inspection Process
There are three big steps involved in the inspection process: consultation, inspection, and the drain field test. During the consultation process, we go through the home’s septic tank history, which should be readily available by the previous homeowner based on Washington state laws. We’ll also need to know about any other issues that the home has so that we can get a better idea of the potential pitfalls you could encounter with the home.
The next step is the visual inspection. We’ll look through the tank and infiltration structures and perform tests that may include flushing toilets and running sinks. The final step involves the drain field test. Your drain field is a very important part of your septic system because it is responsible for removing contaminants from septic tank fluid. It’s imperative that this works properly because it could lead to a plethora of problems that can affect your family in more ways than one.
Be Prepared When Buying A Home – Have Your Septic System Inspected By All Septic & Sewer
Because we specialize in all things septic tank and sewer related, we’re able to perform the necessary repairs, inspections, and installation of any parts that you may need to keep your septic tank running smoothly. If you’re buying a home that requires septic tank repair, All Septic & Sewer has decades of experience inspecting, repairing, and installing sewage system parts.
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