Rbarber's Discussions

environmental contamination, especially if it has impacted drinking water

i would also recommend asking your home inspector to order an environmental contamination report just to make sure there's nothing nearby or from the past that could lead to contamination, especially to the drinking water.

i would also ask your home inspector to order an environmental report to make sure there's no contamination nearby or from a past use.

Buyers should be aware that many home inspectors are now offering environmental reports that show whether or not a home is near contamination. Most are NOT so the buyer is left with peace of mind. However, a few are which would clearly weigh in on the buying decision.