Home inspection questions.

[th3w01f]

We're getting ready to make an offer on the house in Elizabeth and I have some questions about getting it inspected.

We've bought several houses in the city and it's pretty straight forward but I'm not entirely sure for a rural property.

Here's what I think I need inspected, does anyone have an idea on cost for each and would the same people do multiple inspections or should I expect specialists for the well and septic? Anything I'm missing, any other ideas, details or experiences?

General inspection - basically what we usually have done
Roof - I'd usually expect the general inspector to catch roofing issues but since the roof is 10 years old I want to make sure there are no issues so I'm thinking of having a roofing company I trust also inspect the roof.
Well - What all needs to be looked at? GPH, bacteria, etc???
Septic - No idea at all here

Survey - We're saving this till we're a bit further since I understand it is very expensive. We found the original survey done before the construction so I'm contacting that company to see if they can update it. I mainly want to make sure the fencing that was added in 2012 is actually along the property lines. Open to any advice here too.

If anyone here does these kinds of inspections please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Coach Kelly.....KellyTTE.

[thebolt]

I just purchased a home in the Elizabeth area and was very impressed with my home inspector, owner and operator of the company in the link. He is very thorough and he can also do the water and well tests, which saves money having it all done at the same time. I also had Mike conduct a test of the home for Radon as part of his inspection.

The septic system has to be inspected by a septic company. Contact me via private message if I can provide more information on the home or septic inspection.

http://www.hometeammike.com

[th3w01f]

PM inbound, thanks for the radon reminder.

I just purchased a home in the Elizabeth area and was very impressed with my home inspector, owner and operator of the company in the link. He is very thorough and he can also do the water and well tests, which saves money having it all done at the same time. I also had Mike conduct a test of the home for Radon as part of his inspection.

The septic system has to be inspected by a septic company. Contact me via private message if I can provide more information on the home or septic inspection.

http://www.hometeammike.com

[mtnrider]

Just a little tip. If you do buy have your realtor write into the contract that the seller have the septic pumped prior to closing.

[th3w01f]

Just a little tip. If you do buy have your realtor write into the contract that the seller have the septic pumped prior to closing.

Great idea! Any idea of the typical cost or frequency required for normal maintenance?

[mtnrider]

Great idea! Any idea of the typical cost or frequency required for normal maintenance?

Don't remember cost off the top of my head but 3-5 years is pretty common for pumping. Of course age of system, how much use etc can play a roll in that. I have a dual tanks/leach fields so I can alternate zones every 6 months or so.

[electronman1729]

I would also scour the basement for ANY under slab pipes

[th3w01f]

I would also scour the basement for ANY under slab pipes

Not sure I understand what you mean? It is a slab floor but it's also fully finished so I"m guessing that makes things difficult.

[eneranch]

Great idea! Any idea of the typical cost or frequency required for normal maintenance?

I have our Septic Tank pumped every 4 years; 2200 gallon tank ran me $435 last August