Before buying a previously owned home there are a lot of things to consider besides location, location, location. Having a home inspection done is very important to ensure that there are no underlying foundation issues and that no surprises creep up once you purchase the home and move in. However, many people tend to skip the septic tank inspection in favor of saving a bit of money. However, this seemingly frugal decision can be a very costly mistake.
While going through the necessary formalities of purchasing a home, a foundation inspection, HVAC inspection, and plumbing inspection are all required by most mortgage lenders before they will approve a loan. Sewage inspections are not always required; therefore, many homebuyers forgo the expense. That leaves many buyers in a situation of purchasing a home blind to any issues that are present with the current septic system.
Replacing a septic system is an extremely costly endeavor. It is also very time consuming and will be disruptive to every part of your home for a while. The yard will need to be torn up in order to remove the old system and put in a new one. During that time, plumbing will not be able to be used, and children and pets will have to remain away from the yard. The time and money required to have a septic system replaced is an expense that is not comparable in any way to the cost of simply having it inspected.
By taking the time and small amount of money to have a septic system inspected, people can save themselves a huge and expensive headache in the future. Before you purchase a home, make sure to have the septic system inspected!
Posted on behalf of Metro Septic and Plumbing
