It is a Massachusetts state law that the seller must pass a current Title 5 septic inspection for their home by the time of passing of papers. The inspection report must be completed by a licensed inspector. The cost is approximately $295.00 along with a filing fee ($25.00 in the Town of Dennis). Your system must show no signs of past failure and must be sufficiently above ground water in order to pass. A passed certificate is good for two (2) years, for a home. (In the Town of Dennis, you will also need to have a “Certificate of Compliance” letter from the Dennis Board of Health indicating their approval of the septic inspection report.) A failed system will require the Seller to hire an engineer to do on-site testing, prepare plans and file them with the town board of health. Once this is completed, the engineer will forward your plans to several installers to provide you with estimates. The estimate may or may not include extras such as plumbing or electrical repairs. Most property owners are not familiar with the details and procedures that need to be addressed. If your system fails, the entire process could take a month to as much as 3-4 months. I have personally managed the installation of many systems and as your professional Real Estate Agent, I will oversee the management of the entire process.
If you have any questions about this subject or anything else related to the Cape Cod Real Estate Market, please contact me. Please visit my website, www.SellingCapeCodRealEstate.com, for FREE Cape Cod MLS searching, recent sales, etc.
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