New Home inspection checklist

Whether you are buying an old or new home, it is very important to have the home inspection performed prior to making your purchase. A new home can have as many problems as an old home. The quick checklist below are items that should be reviewed during the home inspection process.

Septic Inspection

by a qualified septic inspector:
 

Septic inspection

If you are buying or selling a home, a septic inspection is a good investment. The septic inspection is a limited visual inspection to determine the condition of the septic field and function of the sewage disposal system. A common misconception by homebuyers ordering septic inspections is that septic tanks treat sewage; they do not. A septic inspection, however, can yield useful information on the condition of the system, as it exists when the system is inspected.

While predicting the future with regard to the septic system is not part of any septic inspection, the inspection often uncovers defects in the system which can save the purchaser unexpected expense. Septic system repairs are not cheap and can cost from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on where you live and the condition of your system.

Note: Liability policies and errors and omissions insurance are very expensive and unavailable to septic inspection companies especially if clients have filed claims against the company for issuing faulty reports. Make sure your septic inspection company has insurance. Ask for a copy of the septic inspection company's errors and omissions policy before hiring them to inspect your septic system.

For more information on a septic inspection and advice on the best practices for maintaining your septic system, contact one of the home inspection companies listed on our site.