Septic system inspection is necessary when you plan to purchase real estate, refinance a current property or even to provide you with peace of mind in your current property.  It is often a good idea for many of those looking to place their home on the market to have the system inspected prior to doing so.  Repairing components of the system before the home is sold could prevent potential delays during the closing and could even save the sale of the property.

WHAT DOES A SEPTIC INSPECTION CONSIST OF?

Our certified inspectors follow the criteria defined by the local and state health departments and will evaluate those components that are accessible at the time of the inspection.

Items inspected are:

• Location of tank(s) and drainage area

• Checking the condition of all tanks located on the site

• Septic tank covers

• Inlet/Outlet baffles

• Pumps and all necessary components

• Type of drainage area and its current condition

• Sludge levels in the tank

• Evidence of prior backups

• If it has an alarm, does it function properly

• Evidence that a repair has been made, was it permitted

• Does the tank(s) need to be pumped

The inspector will design a drawing showing the measurements from the septic tank to the home and to the well and the well to the home and drainage area.  The inspector will also inspect the visible components of the well.