Septic Inspections for Real Estate Transactions - What You Should Know
Rachel Kline • September 23, 2019
Whether you're buying or selling a home with a septic system, it's important to know what's involved and expected from each party involved. At John Kline Septic Services, it's our goal to make the process as simple as possible for buyers, sellers and real estate agents. Contact us today
to schedule an appointment with our PSMA certified septic inspector, Kyle, or keep reading to learn more.
Who is Responsible for Arranging the Inspection?
Typically the home BUYER will set up the inspection or their real estate agent will contact us to schedule it. We are happy to work directly with your real estate agent!
What Does a Septic Inspection Entail?
When you schedule a septic inspection with us, we’ll identify the location, size and layout of the septic system and answer any questions you may have as a potential home buyer. We will inspect the tank and all pipes and components to be sure they are functioning properly. We'll also inspect the drainfield and ensure there are no issues with your waste water absorption area. In most cases we'll perform a routine septic tank pumping at the time of your inspection as well.
Who is Financially Responsible for the Inspection?
Under normal home sale agreements, buyers are responsible for the cost of a septic inspection, while the current owner is responsible for the septic pumping/clean out.
What is a Hydraulic Load Test?
A Hydraulic Load Test
is only needed...
- If you're buying or selling has been vacant for more than 7 days
- If there's going to be new sources of waste water added
- If there are signs that the tank has been leaking
A hydraulic load test requires two days to complete. On Day 1, the technician measures and records the water level in the absorption area and then begins adding clean water. Water is added until the absorption area reaches its maximum capacity or the full specified daily volume is introduced. The technician then measures and records the water level in the absorption area again. On Day 2, the technician returns and measures the water level in the absorption area and adds clean water for a second time to make sure the tank will return to regular levels.
For more information about Lancaster Pa septic inspections and hydraulic load testing,
contact us today
and ask for Kyle Kline, our certified septic inspector. Kyle works with buyers and sellers or is happy to communicate directly through your realtor to make the process as simple as possible.
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