Buying a home for the first time or moving into a new home can be one of the most exciting moments that we have to make a decision about. Once an offer has been accepted, before a family can move into a new home, they should hire an inspector to check for signs of a sinkhole. New Port Richey residents should know that if an offer of a house gets accepted, they may still back out from finalizing it depending on what the inspector finds after looking at a property. Hiring an inspector for sinkhole activity only costs the owners a couple of hundreds of dollars to check for, but it can cost thousands of dollars to fix the situation.
Is Checking for Sinkholes Required to Buy a New Home?
While it is often the best choice when moving forward with a new home, there are no rules or laws that state a person needs to have an inspector on the property before they move in. Yet even though it is not required to hire a professional to check for sinkholes, New Port Richey should always do so, as Florida is a hotbed for sinkhole activity. Typically, when someone is selling a home, they have to disclose if there has been any known sinkhole activity in the past, but it is still possible that a sinkhole may be developing without the knowledge of the homeowners.
If a Sinkhole is Found Is the Home No Good?
Typically, when a buyer is informed by a sinkhole investigator that there are signs of sinkhole activity on the property, it is generally not a good idea to own that home. With that said though, it is still possible for someone to remediate the situation so that home is safe from any sinkhole. New Port Richey residents should be made aware that sinkhole remediation is not a cheap service, but it may be worth preserving your home and possessions.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of *Sinkhole Titan*
