Real Estate Inspections and Septic: What You Need to Know

The real estate market here in the Boise, ID area has been HOT for the majority of the year. If you are looking to sell, now is a great time to do so, especially as the market has begun to slow down and experts are predicting prices to slowly settle back down. If your home has a septic tank and you're planning to sell, we cannot stress enough how important it is for you to get your septic system inspected to prevent surprise costs and repairs. 

If you are a homeowner looking to sell a property with a septic system, here are a few things you should know: 

  • Septic tanks should be inspected and pumped out ever 2-5 years; doing so will prevent problems such as showers, sinks, and bathtubs not draining, toilets backing up into the shower or tub, or septic leakage in the yard. None of these are pleasant scenarios to deal with, and regular septic inspections can prevent all of these problems. 
  • Finding a problem during a regular inspection can prevent problems from becoming more complex or difficult to deal with. Problems left unchecked may require an entire septic tank, system, and drain field replacement, which is far more costly than regular inspections and minor repairs.
  • It is EXTREMELY important to keep your system in good condition as you prepare to sell. An inspection will be performed during closing, and buyers may back out of the contract if a problem is found. Alternatively, you may be required to fix it, so getting ahead of the problem can save you time and stress. 
  • A general home inspector may not have the knowledge and training to properly inspect your septic leach field, so hiring a professional septic contractor like ASAP Septic for your real estate septic inspection will give you a much more accurate idea of potential issues you may encounter. 
  • The cost of inspection depends on the size of your septic tank. Contact us for a free estimate. 
  • The seller is typically required to pay for septic system repairs, but this can be negotiated in the contract. The buyer does have a legal right to back out of a contract if an agreement on repairs cannot be reached, so keep that in mind.  
  • In Idaho, home sellers MUST disclose any known issues to potential buyers; if your septic system has an issue after closing that you were aware of, you WILL be required to pay for the entire cost of the repairs. 
If you are thinking about buying or selling a home with a septic system, hiring a professional with the appropriate knowledge and expertise will give you the peace of mind you need during the hectic time of buying and selling real estate. At ASAP Septic, we take pride in helping you detect any potential problems and offer affordable repair options to give you the best experience possible here in Boise, ID. Give us a call at (208) 991-7184 for more information today. 

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