Question about inspections???

Question

A property owner has offered to sell a home to a friend in Colorado. The home has a septic system and water catchment(?). I have zero experience with such properties and would like to know what type of inspections need to happen. I know that the septic was replaced...but not sure about the leach field (I actually don't know what that is...).

I typically buy/sell in urban areas where there's a sewer system and public water, so I need resources/referrals for this situation.

Thanks in advance!

I typically buy/sell in urban areas where there's a sewer system and public water, so I need resources/referrals for this situation.

Thanks in advance!

Paige Kehoe · Answer

Are you buying in Denver? I have a great sewer/septic guy who might be able to help! PM me :)

Benjamin Aaker · Answer

You'll need to have the septic system inspected. Do an internet search for certified septic inspection in your area.

Christian Styles · Answer

Some municipalities require the septic system be inspected, and in good working order, with each sale of the property. Its obviously in your friends best interest to have the septic system inspected. I am not sure if the water catchment is something that can be readily inspected but the water should certainly be tested.

A septic leach field is part of a septic system. It consists of perforated pipes buried in gravel-filled trenches kind of like a reverse french drain. Wastewater from the septic tank flows into the leach field, where it seeps into the ground. The soil naturally filters and treats the water. Typically houses/properties that have well water and a septic system have them in opposing yards, and code typically demands a certain distance between them.