Septic System Servicing

We don’t just run a dye test, we show you your system, inside and out

Schedule your Septic System Inspection Today!
Septic System Inspection: Starting at $245.00
***Discount if dug up for the inspector***
Stand Alone Dye Testing: Starting at $125.00

Why should I have my septic system inspected?

Every homeowner should have their septic system fully inspected, preferably every year. Even if done sporadically, an inspection can help you determine how tank and drain field are doing and give you a warning before any major issues arise.

“I don’t see the system, how can it cause me problems?”

Just because you don’t see any issues doesn’t mean there aren’t any. A failing septic can lead to the following problems:

  • Back-up of sewage into home
  • Leaking of sewage onto ground, where children and pets play
  • Foul odors
  • Expensive repairs due to neglected maintenance
  • Difficulty selling the home (if moving)

How does one check the septic system?

We don’t just perform a dye test, we open the tank and run water from the home to fully explore how the system is doing and catch them before they become worse. Our procedure is as follows:

  • Determine location of tank and its components
  • Dig up/open the tank lids
  • Check water levels inside the tank
  • Check for cracks or other missing components
  • Check pumps, aerators, etc. for functionality
  • Scope the main sewer line from the home and to the drainfield (if possible)
  • Check the drain field for surfacing effluent

We strive to help you understand your system better. While we can’t always predict future issues, we can catch current ones and prevent problems to the best of our ability.

*Note: While we do not pump the system, we can coordinate a pump truck if desired for an additional charge

Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend your septic system is pumped every 2-3 years to ensure solids do not build up within the tank, however, your system may need this more often depending on the size of your tank and how many people are using it.

We do not recommend additives be used to remove solids, as these will likely just send them to the drain field.

While common, I do not recommend pumping before the tank has been inspected. This is because an unpumped tank allows me to see what’s been put into the tank and also see the typical water levels inside the tank. If they are lower than the tank outlet, we may have a leak.

After the initial inspection, the tank can be pumped to view the conditions under the water.

Your tank is supposed to have water up to the level of the drain outlet to allow for proper flow of liquid from the tank to your field. The purpose of pumping is to remove the solids, and after a week or two of normal use, the tank should re-fill with water.

Unfortunately, if your system drains into a creek or on the surface, it will fail a dye test and need modified by a septic contractor.

A typical septic system lasts 20-30 years, however your system can last much longer if properly maintained.

We provide full color photos and videos of the inside of the tank as well as any inspected lines to and from the tank so that you can see for yourself how your system works and how it’s doing.

Other Septic Services

Septic Dye Tests

A dye test could take 2-5 days to appear if a drain field has a leak, and as such, it is not recommended as the primary means of determining the health of the system.

A dye test cannot determine if a tank needs pumped, and likely will not arrive at the drain field if there is a clog or blockage, or if the septic tank has a leak/low water level.

Every septic system inspection I perform has a dye test as part of the whole inspection.

Hydraulic Load Tests

Hydraulic loading involves running an expected days load of water through the septic system, waiting 24 hours, and then doing it again and watching for drain field failure.

We only perform hydraulic load tests on systems that have not been used for at least 30 days, as performing this test on a currently in-use system can fail an otherwise good system.

Percolation Testing

Percolation tests are typically performed to determine how good a soil is for a septic drain field.

A soil with poor percolation may not drain effluent fast enough or may actually drain it too fast for the waste to be treated.