u/Noahontheblock

Went under contract for a house my wife and I love, inspections went pretty well (some small things we can fix on our own), but the big thing was the septic tank was crumbling. The concrete was like dirt. The actual system itself was listed as recently installed and preformed well during inspection, but the tank itself was in bad shape. Estimate I got to replace it was $8,500.

Notified the sellers and the listing agent has been like “ yeah yeah they will replace it” but there hasn’t been a real definitive answer if either they will replace before closing or give us credit to do so. We finished all our inspections, and tomorrow is the end of our contingency date and we don’t have an answer from them.

I’m not entirely sure I want to pay for all of it myself, but they have not been so clear to my agent or myself on what they are willing do to. Kind of feels like they are dragging it out to go past my date to make me say everything is good. What would anyone else do In this situation? FTB so I could be just nervous and thinking too much.

We are under contract on a 1957 ranch in CT and just got the inspection report back. Looking for opinions from experienced homeowners.

The good:

• Roof is relatively new (0–5 years old).
• Septic system was replaced in 2017 and is a 1,000-gallon system rated for 3 bedrooms.
• No major structural or foundation issues were noted.
• House is otherwise in a location and price range we like.

The concerns:

• Well produces approximately 2.3 GPM and reportedly ran out of water twice during testing.
• No municipal water is available nearby, so we'd be dependent on the well.
• Well head could not be located and appears to be below grade.
• Basement " 3rd bedroom" is not a legal bedroom due to lack of proper egress.
• Plumbing vent stack appears to be holding water.
• Boiler has a leaking air vent and thermostat wiring issues.
• Roof has exposed fasteners/penetrations associated with the solar installation.
• Several signs of deferred maintenance (loose fixtures, poor pipe supports, missing caulk, etc.).
• Basement finish work appears DIY/handyman quality, which has us wondering what might be hidden behind walls.

The current owners (two people) have lived there for about 5 years and appear to have raised a family there without disclosing water issues. Or they probably never knew.

My family looked at the report and their reaction was that the combination of deferred maintenance and the well concerns would make them walk away. My wife and I are torn because there are no major structural issues, but we're worried that the inspection may be showing a pattern of poor upkeep.

Would you move forward, negotiate a credit, get a well specialist involved, or walk away?