Inspect a well and septic system before you buy rural

  1. Record the property and the contingency deadline
    20 min

    Start the file before any inspector is called. A typical inspection/due-diligence contingency period runs 7–10 days from acceptance of the offer, and it does not pause for well or septic results. Missing the written-objection deadline can mean losing the earnest money deposit or waiving the right to negotiate repairs — so the deadline drives every later step's scheduling.

    To do

    • Copy the address exactly as it appears on the purchase agreement.

    • Find the inspection/due-diligence contingency clause in the purchase agreement and record the exact expiration date and time.

    • Read the seller's property disclosure form for any mention of well flow, water quality, septic pump-outs, or repairs, and summarize it — or note nothing was disclosed.

    To note down

    Enter the full property address under contract.

    Enter the exact date the purchase agreement's inspection/due-diligence contingency expires.

    Optional

    Summarize anything the seller disclosed about the well or septic system, or note that nothing was disclosed.