Any evaluation can be overwhelming when you don't know what is happening.
Here are some guidelines to ease your mind.
Items before the Title 5 Inspection:
Do not have your septic tank pumped for at least two weeks prior to the inspection.
Please make sure the area around the septic system is accessible.
Items you should expect during the Title 5 Inspection:
You may continue with normal water usage during the inspection.
Pictures will be taken of the house and area around/in the septic system.
Tarps and shovels will be used to dig out two or three covers of the septic tank.
Digging into the soil absorption system may be required to inspect the quality of the stone and groundwater.
Tarps and shovels will be used to dig out the distribution box.
If there is an accessibility issue a camera in the pipes may be used as an assisting tool for the inspection.
If a filter is present we will clean the filter.
Dirt, grass, stones, and anything else moved to allow the digging will be placed back to the best of our ability.
Disturbed soil takes up more space so there may be a lump of dirt present after the inspection.
Typical jobs only need one hour of digging. If more time is needed due to depth or soil conditions there will be an added expense.
If your town requires risers or pumping those will also be an additional expense, click here for a list of towns with this requirement.
*Filters are highly recommended and are available for an additional cost but are not required in most towns.
If your town requires a filter and it isn't present that will be an additional expense, click here for a list of towns with this requirement.
If there is a problem we will explain and answer any questions you have.
Items after the Title 5 Inspection:
We will follow up if there are delays in getting the report to you.
You will receive an email with a copy of the Title 5 Inspection report that can be forwarded to a real estate agent or other parties that need access.