I recently bought a house with a septic tank for the very first time. I thought I was prepared, but I really had no idea what I was getting into. Shortly after we moved in, the septic tank backed up. I had to call for emergency septic services to have it pumped and taken care of. That's when I learned that I had overlooked some of the signs that the tank needed to be emptied. I created this site to share my experience and the tips that I learned along the way. My goal is to help others avoid the same septic problems that I have dealt with.
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When you are ready to list your home for sale on the real estate market, there are a great number of details you need to take care of for the home to be buyer-ready. In addition to fixing up any damage and cleaning up the interior of the home, you will also want to get a Title Five inspection certificate showing that the septic system is in good working order and is adequate for the property. Here is some insight to prepare you for a septic tank inspection and what you can expect during the process so you can get your required Title Five Inspection certificate.
Give Details of Your Septic System
At the start of the Title Five inspection, your system inspector is going to ask you some questions about your system and get an idea of its history and condition. They will need to know where the tank and drain field are located within your yard so they can excavate some areas within the system to check on some details. Let them know the access hatch's location in your yard. This is where they will check the surrounding soil for signs of leaks. A leak from your septic tank can be a hazard for the area and can affect your neighbors, the groundwater, and even nearby streams or rivers if the leak is a big enough problem.
Also give your inspector details about the size of your home and the number of household members using the system. This will help them accurately estimate the tank's usage and capacity. They will also check the tank to determine its actual capacity. Also give information on the tank's maintenance schedule, including how often you have pumped the tank. Also let them know if you have dealt with any problems by repairing your system.
Prepare For the Visual Inspection
Your septic inspection professional will need to visually inspect the interior of your septic tank to make sure there is no damage. They will normally need to pump the tank after checking its levels to verify the inside of the tank is not cracked, damaged, or leaking into surrounding soil. This inspection will verify that your septic tank is able to handle the waste water that flows from your home and that it is able to collect inside the tank and separate the solids and greases from the liquids.
The inspection also includes a camera inspection of the drain field lines and the connection points between the home and the tank and also the tank and the drain fields. The inspector will also check the condition of the soil and its drainage capabilities around the drain field lines.
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