Systems that work well bring multiple benefits to homeowners and the local environment. Below is a brief outline to septic inspections. Go HERE for more detailed information on how you can protect your system and your property. 

Visually Inspect Your System Annually

Septic systems remove wastewater from your home, so it’s crucial that they are in working order. However, septic system maintenance isn’t easy because the infrastructure is buried underground. You should request a visual inspection from a professional once a year. This will involve turning on the taps and flushing the toilet to check drainage and water pressure, as well as checking that there is no standing water outside.

You should also get professional pumping every 2-5 years. This will keep your system running smoothly and will avoid problems such as contaminated well water or sinks and toilets backing up. Pumping should be done as part of a full inspection that also includes checking for efficient flow and confirming there are no blockages or damage to the system. If you have backups, standing water in your yard, or increased vegetation over the septic area, request an inspection right away.

Why & When You Should Have a FULL SEPTIC Inspection?

Protect Real Estate Transactions

Septic inspections should always be done when the property is being bought or sold. This protects the buyers’ investment and ensures that any problems can be fixed before they move into their new home. If you are looking to sell your property, providing potential buyers with evidence of a recent inspection could increase the value of your home. 

Lentz Septic use a 45 point checklist to inspect the Septic Tank, Pump Tank (if present), and Dispersal Field and give a detailed report to the Realtor or Loan Company requesting the order for a home buyer (or seller).

Extend Your System’s Lifespan

Vigilant septic system maintenance will allow your system to last for 25 years or even longer. However, without maintenance and inspections, you may have to replace it much sooner, which is an expensive job. If problems are not identified and fixed, they will cause permanent damage and reduce the efficiency of your system.

Avoid Emergencies

Septic tank emergencies are not something that anyone wants to deal with. If wastewater is not treated efficiently, pipes and the drain field get clogged with sewage, and groundwater may be contaminated. This causes a health hazard to you and your neighbors. Inspections allow you to identify problems as early as possible and deal with them before they lead to a disaster. 

 

When you need expert professionals for septic tank maintenance & inspection, rely on Lentz Septic Tank Service. Having been in the business for more than 60 years, they are trusted by residential and commercial clients in Statesville, NC, and the Lake Norman area.

Residential Services include septic tank cleaning & inspections. For more information, call (704) 876-1834 or visit their website.