SOME SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN BUYING AN ACREAGE WITH A WELL.

In previous issues I talked about well flow tests. This issue will deal with how to properly assess the well and its components such as the pressure switch and tank and the well pump itself.  I will also mention a bit about what types of samples I recommend the buyer...

Well Testing procedures

As an acreage owner I have had to haul water from the city and it is not fun, not by a long shot. Well water supply and water quality are more critical then you may think.  In order to help my clients reduce their risks of a well failure and to help them understand...

Inspecting the septic tank and field

For many of us living out side the city, we have had experience with wells and septic systems. These components are critical to every rural property yet they are often not inspected or under inspected. At Border Home Inspections we recommend the following. First of...

Your roof needs to be closely inspected

The roof of a home is perhaps the most critical component of the home yet it is the most over looked even by inspectors. The current trend in inspection training is for the trainers to recommend that no-one walk on the roof during the inspection in case they fall....