Sucking poop through a hose all day isn't my idea of a great job, but the people that service and inspect septic systems make rural living possible. Agents working only in areas serviced by public sewers may not be aware of septic system issues. The complex and trouble prone systems that allow for on-site waste disposal can run for years or even decades without problems, but when clogged leach lines or failing baffles or other issues start to cause problems, the repairs can be expensive and unexpected. Septic systems tend to function best with regular, consistent use, so big parties or family gatherings can be the trigger that makes them malfunction. I can guarantee that a septic failure at Christmas is not something you would wish on your friends.
A buying couple I am working with are in their due diligence phase on a Novato house with a septic system. They are eager to get into the house to paint and do some minor repairs before they move in, but they're prudent purchasers and have a list of inpsections they are performing before signing off on the inspection contingencies. It's good to see buyers taking our advice to inspect thoroughly to heart, so I'm opening the house to general inspectors, pest inspectors, septic inspectors, roof inspectors, etc. Today was septic day.
The report was good. A concrete, 1200 gallon tank with no cracks. The hydrostatic pressure test with 600 gallons of water was successful, so their leach lines are good and the system appears to be working just like it should. It's excellent news for my clients since it's one more potential headache they can check off their list. One of many, many items being checked off. Buying a house might look easy, but there's a lot that has to be done to make it a prudent and thoughtful decision.
Happy New Year
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