Buying a home is a huge investment, and most people who looking to make a purchase learn that fact quickly. Additionally, keeping your home in good condition will be a job for as long as you live there, not only with chipped paint and leaks but also through the faults that can go overlooked easily. 

It also shouldn't come as a surprise to hear us say that we believe in the value of a professional home inspection, whether you're trying to sell a home and you want to receive fair market value or you're looking to buy one and don't want to lose money on a poor investment. Nevertheless, though the value of a home inspection can't be overstated, there are times when looking over your own home is a comforting exercise. 

Here is a tip on how to inspect the plumbing of your home:

Sewage: Sewage problems can be such an unpleasant and expensive problem with a home that you should absolutely have a professional inspect your system before you decide to purchase or sell a home. However, if you already have a home, a few ways to keep constant tabs on your sewage system is by learning about your septic tank, if that's what you're using, and its size, where its lines run to and when it was last emptied or serviced. Keeping an eye for pools of water around the area or any odors or signs of leakage is a good way to assess the health of your tank. Also, finding any problems sooner rather than later may help save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. 

If you live in the Maryland area and would like to schedule a new home inspection by a professional, contact industry-leader Alban Inspections today and make an appointment.