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A qualified home inspector can alert you to any urgent maintenance issues about a property you’re thinking of buying, which can affect your negotiating power with the seller and even your purchase decision. However, these inspections typically don’t include the septic system. If your potential new home has a septic tank, then you should also invest in an additional septic inspection.

Why Is a Septic Inspection So Important?

If your home isn’t connected to a municipal sewer system, a septic tank will be used to collect and treat wastewater before releasing it into the soil, where gravel layers provide a final treatment that ensures the safety of the water.

However, septic tanks also accumulate solid wastes. Without regular pumping, the tank can overflow and release contaminated water into the soil.

septic inspectionsOther septic tank repair issues, such as cracked pipes or basins, can also pose a threat. Left unchecked, sewage backups and leaking wastewater can threaten the local environment and your family’s health.

What Is Included in These Inspections?

Septic inspections start with evaluating your system’s maintenance history by confirming its location and the date when it was last pumped. Running all the water in the home ensures that it flows properly from the house to the septic tank. Any issues with the water flow will help identify potential repair problems.

The technician will use ground-level covers to check the tank’s interior. They will measure scum and sludge waste layers to determine if the tank needs to be pumped. Finally, they will check the leach field for signs of leaks or flooding.

 

Whether you need ongoing maintenance or a septic inspection, count on First Quality Environmental to get the job done right. Serving the Hawaiian Islands since 1991, this Oahu-based business holds several specialty licenses to ensure quality results. To learn more about their services, visit them online or call (808) 259-0100.

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