Buying a Home with a Septic: What You Need to Know

January 5th, 2018 Posted in Septic System
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When you are shopping for a new home in smaller towns or rural areas, you are bound to come across homes with septic systems. If you are not familiar with septic systems, it is important to understand how they differ from city sewer service before you buy a home with a septic. Here is what you need to know if you are considering buying a home with a septic.

  • It is important to have a septic system inspection before you agree to buy a home. Insist on a thorough inspection of the pump, tank, drain field and sewer lines to ensure the system is in good shape.
  • Septic systems do not require monthly payments for service, but they do need maintenance. Ask for maintenance records for the septic system and contact a local septic service to discuss ongoing maintenance plans. Most septic systems will require service 1-2 times a year.
  • Protecting your septic. Septic systems are more sensitive then city sewer systems. It is vital to understand the limits of what can be put down the drain to prevent septic clogs and failure. Talk to your local septic service company to learn the basics on how to care for your system.

If you are unsure about owning a home with a septic system, but are enamored by a house on the market with a septic, consider conversion. Many areas may have sewer lines available that can be connected to the home you desire. While it may be a sizable initial investment, converting to a sewer system connection can be easier for maintenance and add value to you home.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

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Can You Live in a Home with a Septic System?

August 9th, 2016 Posted in Septic System
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In many parts of the country, owing a home with a septic system is necessary. In rural areas, city sewer is not an option and you must maintain a septic system for your home. However, if you have always lived in the suburbs or city, you may have never dealt with a septic system and owning a home with one may be very concerning. So what do you do if you find your dream home, but it has a septic system?

Is it a Deal Breaker?

The first question you will have to ask yourself when you find out the home of your dreams has a septic system is whether this is a deal breaker.  If you absolutely won’t consider living in a home with a septic system, you have two choices: move on or convert to sewer. If you are open to the latter, then you will first need to find out if it is a possibility in the area. Many homes have a septic system put in when they are built, yet sewer lines become available years later. You may be able to tie into the local sewer system with the help of the local sewer service company.

If it’s not a deal breaker, you can learn to live with a septic. About 20% of the homes in the U.S. have septic systems – if those families can do it, so can you. You can hire a professional septic company to maintain your system so you don’t have to deal with it all.

Don’t let a septic system scare you away from your dream home. Call the local septic company and find out what your options are to make it possible to live in the home that best fits your family’s needs.

Posted on behalf of:
A-Flo Free Septic
Lawrenceville, GA
(770) 927-7926

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Buying a Home with a Septic System

June 24th, 2016 Posted in Septic Tank Inspections
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Are you in the market to buy a new home? If you have been considering living in a rural area, you may come across homes that rely on a septic system versus city sewer. For some new homeowners, a septic system may seem like a deal breaker. If you have never owned a home with a septic system, you may be concerned about the maintenance and upkeep needed. However, you shouldn’t let a septic system stand in the way of owning your dream home. Here are some facts that can help you decide if a home with a septic system could be right for you and your family.

  • It is estimated that 25% of the population relies on a septic system for their home. You would be one of millions of other homeowners use and maintain a septic system.
  • Septic tanks can last up to 50 years when maintained. The other equipment can also last for decades when regularly serviced.
  • There are benefits to owning a home with a septic system, especially when it comes to monthly utility costs. Although you must maintain your system, you will not need to pay for sewer service.
  • Septic service options. You can hire a local septic service company to maintain your system for you. With annual service and periodic inspections, your system can be easily maintained without you needing to do any of the work yourself.

Septic systems do require you to meet certain safety standards set by the EPA, state and local authorities. However, if you hire a local septic company to maintain your system, you won’t notice a large difference between using a septic system versus a city sewer, except you won’t receive a monthly utility bill. Don’t miss out on buying your dream home just because it has a septic system; you may be surprised how easy owning a septic system can be when you have the right septic service company to help you with maintenance.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

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Importance of a Complete Septic Inspection Before Buying a New Home

January 26th, 2016 Posted in Septic Tank Inspections
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There are many factors to consider when buying a new home, including whether the home is on a septic system. Unlike city sewer systems, it is up to a homeowner to maintain a septic system and this could be a major expense if the previous owner has not kept up on the home’s septic service. Most states or local municipalities will require a septic system inspection before a home can be sold. However, it is in your best interest to ensure a complete inspection is performed covering these basics.

  • Tank is pumped. For a thorough inspection to be performed, the tank should be pumped. Make sure that the tank was emptied so that the tank can be checked for structural damage. If the tank will need to be replaced soon, this could greatly affect your buying decision or the price of the home.
  • Lid inspection. The septic tank lid should be inspected for several issues, including depth, cracks, seal performance and risers. All items should meet the local standards.
  • Drain field performance. The drain field is an integral component of the entire septic system. If it is not performing correctly, the entire system could fail and need to be replaced, costing several thousand dollars or more.
  • Measurements. As part of the pre-sale inspection, the septic tank should have several measurements taken, including the level of solids, water flow from the home into the tank and waste water flow from the tank to the drain field.

All components such as baffles and other equipment should also be checked to ensure every part is in good working order. You want to start ownership of your new home with a clean slate, so make sure the septic system is thoroughly inspected for your peace of mind.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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Buying a Home with a Septic Tank

August 2nd, 2014 Posted in Septic Tank Inspections
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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

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Buying a Home With a Septic System

November 7th, 2011 Posted in Septic Tank Inspections
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If you are in the market for a new home, you will probably find out as much as you can about any house before you make an offer on it.  Remember not to overlook the septic system.  Many buyers pay for a home inspection, but a typical buyer’s home inspection does not include a thorough septic system inspection.

Don’t assume that just because the toilets flush and the sinks drain that the septic system is in good shape.  Replacing a septic system can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 so it is well worth it to have the system thoroughly checked out by a sewer septic professional with experience in septic tank inspections.

A septic system inspection should include having the septic tank pumped out, opened, and visually inspected.  The inspection should also cover the pipes leading to the drain field and typically includes a dye test to look for problems with the drain field.  The inspection may also include detailed inspection of the inside of the pipes using digital video cameras.

It is a good idea to be present during the inspection if possible.  Your inspector will be able to discuss any issues with you and also show you the location of the septic tank and drain field for future reference.  If problems are identified with the septic system, you can use the inspector’s report to negotiate a lower price for the home, have the seller make any necessary repairs, or you may decide not to make an offer on the home at all.

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