Many first time homebuyers don't know what it means for a home to have a Septic System. In this article we discuss Septic System Inspections, and why they are critical before you purchase a home. Septic Tanks require maintenance, pump-outs, and sometimes nature still causes trouble If you are buying a home with a septic system, congratulations on joining roughly one-quarter of American homeowners who manage their own wastewater treatment. According to the EPA, more than 60 mi

The inspection report came back clean. Six months later, the basement flooded. Find out what Home Inspectors Miss and how to avoid these avoidable and expensive pitfalls. Sarah thought she did everything right. Before closing on her 1985 Colonial in suburban Ohio, she hired a licensed home inspector who spent nearly three hours examining the property. The 47-page report documented minor issues: a loose handrail, some missing caulk around a bathroom fixture, an aging water he

You hired a home inspector, got a 40-page report, and feel confident you know exactly what you're buying. But here's what most buyers don't realize: a standard home inspection is designed to be a visual, non-invasive assessment . There's a whole category of problems your inspector literally isn't allowed to check for. Let's take a look at home inspection limitations. Wood damage caused by termites is often hidden in basements, closets and even attics. It's crucial to get a

A cautionary tale about what lurks beneath your dream home—and the simple test that could save you from financial disaster. A sewer is not something most of us want to think about. But if you don't, it can be very expensive. When Audrey Thrasher bought her home in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, she had no idea that a ticking time bomb was buried beneath her front yard. Her private sewer line—the pipe connecting her home to the city's sewer main—was deteriorating unde