Septic Tank Evaluation Inspection

Why You Need a Septic Tank Evaluation Inspection

Before you buy a home, it’s important to know the state of every system you are purchasing. A septic tank plays a vital role in the overall performance of your plumbing system and your property’s health and safety conditions. Because your septic tank is buried underground, a professional inspection is needed to thoroughly assess its condition, maintenance history, and likely future performance.

Septic tank problems are easy to avoid, but often costly to repair. You don’t want to move into a new property only to have to immediately consider major septic tank repair or even full system replacement. Scheduling a septic tank inspection prior to purchase will alert you to potential problems with the system that you can address with the seller before you obtain ownership of the property.

What does the inspection include?

During the Septic Tank Evaluation, we will locate and access the septic tank. We will identify what type of system the septic has as well as the size and material. We will inspect the inlet and outlet baffles and perform a flow test to ensure proper water flow through the septic system and to check for any blockages. We probe and inspect the tank for any cracks or leaks. We will measure the solids to indicate whether the tank requires pumping. When accessible, we will also inspect the condition of the distribution box. A written report with details, photographs and observations will be provided.