If you feel you want to cut back or suspend inspections for the summer months, just call or write me. There is no penalty. This topic is as much fun as root canal but needs to be discussed. Most people would like some of the costly and onerous home maintenance tasks to go away. But like dental work, if let go, they can cause bad things to happen later.
Septic systems are generally out of sight, out of mind.
The penalty for not doing this may be a failed leach field which is very costly to replace. Chimney flues need to be cleaned and inspected at least once a year, more so if woodstoves are used. The consequence of not doing this can be found in the first paragraph of this newletter. A failed roof will cause structural and interior finish damage. Exterior decks need to be inspected and checked for rot particularly if not constructed of pressure treated lumber.