Depending on the soil, a broken irrigation pipe underground may not show up as a soggy spot; here in the desert CA a patch of unusually happy enthusiastic plants = leak. 

The owner shared that they had stopped to wait for the city to issue permits for a sewer connection, as the existing septic system was not going to get approved (percolation issues with the soils).

I'm a new investor to the Salt Lake Valley, just bought my first property in Sandy. 

The inspector recommended I get a licensed HVAC engineer to check it.Other things are ---Open mortar joists/loose spalled brick at the chimney, loose shingles on dormer---Several windows painted shut sash cords missing, non-operable, rear deadbolt "keyed only" should have thumb turn for emergency egressloose/ flaking paint, possible lead-based paint---Cracked concrete at entry porch,--missing guard rail at rear steps,--several downspouts missing splash blocks/draining too close to the house---Grading is flat to sloping toward foundation additional top soil/grade modification may be needed---Suggested GFCI protected outlets at all wet locations as a safety improvement---Discoloration on floor joists in the basement, have evaluated for cleaning, possible treatment---Garage needs to be repaired completely.

How to examine Land quality, soil/ mineral use, if land is in sink hole, liquefaction zone risk.- Could remote LAND realtor be trusted, as we do all above for already built house.d.

How to examine Land quality, soil/ mineral use, if land is in sink hole, liquefaction zone risk.- Could remote LAND realtor be trusted, as much as we do all above for already built house.d.

We have interest in a property that renovated and raised after Sandy hit.

The problem is, it's in a high flood zone that was previously heavily effected by Sandy.

The very first day we went binding I got an inspector out there and this is what he found:- A questionable foundation (recommended a structural engineer check out because soil has been dug out around support pillars)- Plumbing issues (multiple leaks and some cast iron pipes)- Recommend a termite letter due to visible signs of wood damage in a small area- HVAC nearing end of life- Some mold present in crawl space- Electrical: none of the outlets are groundedThis is not an all inclusive list, just the more big ticketed items.

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