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you are buying a home with a septic tank, you should consider
having it inspected by a professional septic contractor. Our
standard home inspection does not include this type of specialized,
intrusive inspection. To properly inspect the system, the contractor
will need to dig holes to access the underground parts of the
system. This will include inspecting the tank, as well as the
leach field.
It makes good sense to have the tank pumped at the time of
this inspection. A professional septic contractor can perform
both the inspection and pump the tank, killing two birds with
one stone and assuring that you begin with an empty tank and
a system that has been inspected. Often, you can negotiate
with the seller to have them pay for the pumping.
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