We are trying to sell our home. Septic has been fine, but will not pass. I was told a Terralift would solve my problem, but the realtor says it's just a bandaid to the system. I don't want to spend 15K on a new system!
2006-06-20 01:02:38 · 3 answers · asked by Sharon 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I suggest you get the opinion of 2 different reputable septic system contractors in your area. You wouldn't ask them about real estate questions would you? If you have a concrete septic tank, why would it ever need to be replaced? The septic tank empties into a drain field where the effluent is dispersed into the soil. Your drain field may be clogged up causing a backup into your septic tank.
2006-06-20 02:21:32 · answer #1 · answered by bobweb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whoever qouted you 15k for a new spetic system is over charging you 11 to 12 thousand dollars. Mine cost me $3k just 2 years ago.
mike
2006-06-20 08:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of Terralift. Get more estimates on a new system.
If you do put one in, it'll help sell your home. We bought our home without the owners putting in a new one, and we knocked off $5000 from the price we'd pay.
2006-06-20 09:18:15 · answer #3 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋