When shopping for a new home, getting one that is safe for your family should be a top priority. A professional septic inspection can let you know if the house’s waste elimination system is working properly. Here are several reasons why it’s worth arranging for one before buying a home. 

Why Should Homebuyers Get a Septic Inspection?

1. Offers Health Protection

A faulty septic system can create unwanted health issues inside the home. Whether from damage or neglect, a septic tank may contaminate water used for drinking, washing dishes, bathing, and doing laundry. 

Untreated wastewater can cause bacterial infections, skin rashes, and other ailments. A professional inspection will use camera technology to identify problems such as corroded pipes or items causing severe blockages so that the necessary repairs are made to protect you and your family.

2. Minimizes Expensive Repairs

Dealing with an improperly functioning septic system after buying a home can be frustrating. Depending on the extent of the problem, you could end up paying significant funds for repairs or an entire system replacement. 

You’ll be better informed after a professional septic inspection. 

The best technicians provide detailed assessments of the tank and other components. These include corroded, rusted, or dirty septic tanks that can trigger sewage backups. You can choose to walk away from a housing prospect or ask the seller to make the repairs as a condition of closing the deal. 

3. Provides Septic System Education

If this is your first time shopping for houses with septic systems, knowing how they operate and are maintained can make you feel more comfortable about your purchase. A professional septic inspection will offer information about how often the system has been maintained and repaired.  

For example, it will let you know if the system is due for septic pumping to ensure the proper wastewater elimination processing. The report may also provide the education needed on what it takes to keep your household’s toilets and sinks from experiencing inconvenient backups. 

If you want to know more about the septic system of a home you're interested in, Abrahamson Septic in Preston, CT, has provided expert septic inspections to homebuyers for over 60 years. The family-owned business has a team of licensed technicians with extensive experience examining a variety of systems. They use camera technology that shows exactly what’s occurring in the tank, including leaks and waste levels. Call (860) 889-7939 to schedule an inspection, or visit their website to learn more about their services.