Septic Inspections for Knoxville, TN Realtors
If a listing is on septic, book the inspection early: a problem found before closing can still be negotiated. After closing it belongs to the buyer.
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Turnaround
Call as soon as you are under contract, not the week before closing. The inspection itself is usually a morning's work, but the tank has to be found and opened first. If the seller knows where it is, or has the county permit drawing, that saves time. Tell us the closing date when you book and we will work to it.
What the report contains
The written report covers where the tank is, its size and what it is made of, the condition of the tank, lid and baffles, the liquid level, and what the drain field looked like on the day. Anything that needs fixing is listed with what it means. It goes to whoever ordered it, and you can pass it to the buyer, the seller and the lender.
If the system fails
Most problems found on a sale are small: a broken baffle, a cracked lid, a tank that is overdue for pumping. Those are quick, inexpensive fixes and rarely move a closing date. A failing drain field is different. It needs a soil evaluation, a repair permit and a new field, so it usually turns into a negotiation over a price reduction, a credit or a repair before closing. That is why it pays to book early: there is still time to get a price on the fix.
From a buyer we inspected for
★★★★★
I needed a septic inspection before purchasing a home, and I'm glad I called Knox Septic Services. They were thorough, professional, and took the time to explain their findings. They made sure I understood the condition of the system and what to look out for going forward. Excellent service!
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