Questions to ask the inspector
Ask which components will be evaluated, whether the tank must be accessible or pumped, how the dispersal area is considered, and what written documentation will be delivered.
Real-estate context
Buyers should request available maintenance records and understand that a general home inspection may not be a full septic evaluation. Sellers and agents should plan enough time for access and provider scheduling.
Property-specific limitations
Buried components, unknown system layouts, terrain, occupancy, and weather can limit what is observed. The provider should explain limitations rather than promise certainty.