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]]> By: Mark F. Giangarra http://ctrealestateunleashed.com/2007/12/11/home-inspection-options-in-real-estate-purchase-and-sales-contract/#comment-476 Mark F. Giangarra Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:41:43 +0000 http://ctrealestateunleashed.com/2007/12/11/home-inspection-options-in-real-estate-purchase-and-sales-contract/#comment-476 There are other services you can take. If the house has a well, water testing should be done. This test should include test for chemicals (hardness, sodium, pH, etc.), lead, and bacteria. This test should run about $120- 200 If so desired or concerned have a water pressure test as well to test for water pressure and amount ( GPM). During a home inspection the inspector will run the water and should give you some indication of water pressure. If the house has a septic, a septic inspection should be done. This will indicate if the condition of the septic tank and if functioning properly. Prices will vary depending on the area (call a septic contractor for prices). Also ask or inquire at the town hall or health department for any records for your septic or well. There might be additional info that will be useful to you. For example, the type of septic system, well depth, location, etc. Mark There are other services you can take.

If the house has a well, water testing should be done. This test should include test for chemicals (hardness, sodium, pH, etc.), lead, and bacteria. This test should run about $120- 200

If so desired or concerned have a water pressure test as well to test for water pressure and amount ( GPM). During a home inspection the inspector will run the water and should give you some indication of water pressure.

If the house has a septic, a septic inspection should be done. This will indicate if the condition of the septic tank and if functioning properly. Prices will vary depending on the area (call a septic contractor for prices).

Also ask or inquire at the town hall or health department for any records for your septic or well. There might be additional info that will be useful to you. For example, the type of septic system, well depth, location, etc.

Mark

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