Septic System Inspection

Hiring a certified inspector is important as the septic system is one of the most important parts of a home. Septic Systems can be the most expensive part of a house to replace. If the septic system fails, contamination can occur. The homeowner can face a lawsuit if leaks from the septic system and flows into the drinking well or the environment. The septic system is the only part of the house where the homeowner can be sued by someone off the property.

Our Septic System inspections utilize existing practices recommended by the State of Connecticut.

We will educate you on how to maintain your Septic System and keep it trouble free.

Septic Inspection services offered: Inspection = research for permits, dig and inspect system.

A Septic System Has Four Major Components

1A house sewer line carries the waste to the septic tank.

2A septic tank prepares the waste material for disposal into the leaching system.

3A liquid distribution "D" box may be used to distribute the effluent uniformly through the leaching system.

4A leaching system which may consist of a drain field, trenches, leaching pits, beds or galleries, which help purify the effluent, by filtration through the soil.

Common Causes of Septic Failure

• Neglecting to inspect and clean the septic tank regularly.
• Lack of understanding on proper use of the Septic system.
• Poor soil conditions and/or faulty design or installation.

The signs of failure include high surface water in the leaching area, lush growth of grass, odor and waste water draining slowly from the bathroom or kitchen, or even backing up into the house.

The Septic Inspection Consists of Three Parts

System Use

Evaluating Septic Tank Performance

Next we check the construction and installation of the Septic tank. We evaluate soil system performance, and distribution boxes when necessary.

The Leaching System

We inspect the leaching system itself. This inspection also includes:

• Distribution Soils
• Surface Water
• System Performance
• Surfacing Effluents