Welcome to my site. My name is Jorge. The septic company sent a notice to my home recently about pumping out the tank. After living in my home for a few years, it was time to service the septic tank to keep it in good condition for years afterward. I watched in awe as the septic truck cleared the tank and restored the function of the system. I will use this site to discuss the process of servicing the septic tank. I will also talk about repairs commonly performed on the septic components. I hope you will visit often to learn more.
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Learning About Septic Services
What You Should Know About Septic Inspections
Rose Austin
For homes that cannot hook up to municipal sewer lines, septic systems are the chosen method for dealing with household wastewater. You may not think about what you are putting down the drain every day, but septic systems can deal with a lot of waste and solid materials. Your septic system is designed to work with no issues for years. However, septic system inspections are still a necessary part of septic maintenance. Here are three things that you need to know about these inspections.
You Need Them When Nothing Is Wrong
While many may skip septic inspections when their systems work without any problems, you still need them every three years. It can be tempting not to have a professional inspection when there are no issues present. Nevertheless, your septic system design relies on these inspections to catch minor problems before they become more significant issues. If you hold off on regular inspections, you may end up with a major and also expensive failure down the line.
Get One Before You Buy A Home
If you plan to purchase a new home, you will want to get a septic inspection before the sale is final. While a regular home inspection may pick up on a few things wrong with a septic system, a septic inspection will catch what a home inspector will not see. A faulty septic system can cost thousands to fix or replace, so an inspection is crucial. Depending on what state you are purchasing a home in, either you or the seller may be responsible for the inspection. Either way, it's something that you should not skip.
How Much They Cost
Another thing to consider is how much septic system inspections will set you back. The cost of a septic system inspection will vary depending on the septic tank's size and whether a camera inspection is necessary. The average septic system inspection will cost between $250 and $500. A septic system inspection with a camera will add between $250 and $900 to the cost. However, using a camera to inspect the lines is only necessary if you have slow drains or other issues.
Septic system inspections are a necessity. While it's tempting to skip out on an inspection when there are no problems with your system, you still should have an inspection every three years. You will also want a septic inspection before you purchase a home. Costs will vary, but most septic inspections will set you back a few hundred dollars.
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