I met Neil King this week in Plymouth. He and his sons and nephew are hard working and local excavation specialists. They also inspect septic systems.
One of the necessary inspections for selling a home in MA is a Title V septic inspection. The section of the MA laws governing septics is called Title V, so many people ask me, "Is this a Title V system?" In fact, the answer to that question can be misleading.
A better question, and more correct is, "Does this system pass the Title V inspection criteria?" And that one should be followed up with, "When was it installed?," or "Are the components modern or is it a cesspool?" You can see a comparison diagram of septic systems by clicking here.
Some towns in MA still allow a cesspool to pass a Title V inspection if the system is performing correctly. Other towns do not allow a cesspool to pass and that will mean upgrading the system at somebody's cost.
A septic can be a cesspool, and a passing certificate does not necessarily mean the septic is not a cesspool. Having a pro like the crew at NF King and Sons look at it is the best way to determine what is in the ground and how it is functioning.
Heath Coker, Associate Broker
Robert Paul Properties
www.CapeGroup.com / capegroup@capegroup.com
508-274-5613 Licensed in MA
Its a beautiful day on Cape Cod!
@CapeGroup Skype: heath.coker
REindex.com, The Site Engine®
508-274-5613 reindex@reindex.com
See our 2 Minute YouTube www.REindex.com/WhatIsREindex.html
@RealEstateIndex
