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A septic system should be inspected once per year, or prior to selling your home. Doing so will increase your home value, reduce septic repair costs, and avoid any liability issues from a malfunctioning system.
Sludge Level:
A septic inspection is an important service that should be performed every 1-2 years. During the septic inspection, a trained professional will assess the overall condition of your septic system and look for signs of damage or wear. They will also measure the sludge level in the septic tank and check for blockage in the drain field. Sludge level shouldn’t accumulate over ⅓ of your tank’s total volume or rise to the level of baffles. A septic inspection is important to avoid expensive repairs or replacements down the road.
Drain Field:
A septic tank inspection is a critical step in maintaining a septic system. The septic tank is the first stage of treatment in a septic system, and it is where the solid and liquid are separated. A septic inspection can help identify problems before they become serious. During the inspection, a qualified inspector will pump out the septic tank and inspect the drain field.
Volume & Occupancy:
When determining the size septic tank for a home, volume and occupancy need to be considered during your septic system inspection. The volume of water used by the occupants of the home and the number of occupants will also affect the size of the septic tank needed for the home. Our septic professionals will check the tank is large enough for the home and the number of occupants during the inspection.
**Note a 4 bedroom home typically requires a 1,200-gallon tank.
Liquid Waste:
During the septic system inspection, the septic tank is checked for liquid waste. The tank should be watertight and no leaks in the ground around the septic tank. The septic system should also be checked for blockage. A septic tank that is not properly maintained can cause problems with the quality of the water in the home, as well as damage the septic system itself.
Riser Lids:
As a part of the septic tank inspection, it is important to check for cracks and gaps in the riser lids. Riser lids are the caps that cover the septic tank risers, and they are typically made of concrete, plastic, or metal. If there are any cracks or gaps in the riser lids, it could allow water or other materials to enter the septic tank, which could cause problems with the septic system.
Baffles:
During a septic inspection, you will need to ensure that the baffles are firmly connected to the tank’s inlet and outlet pipes. Septic tank baffles are the key component in septic tanks that prevent damage to the drain field by reducing effluent agitation as sewage enters the septic tank, and by preventing solids from draining out of the tank into the drain field. If the Baffles are damaged the life of the drain field or leach field will be seriously shortened. A proper inspection of the concrete septic tank is a crucial step in keeping your system healthy and working properly.
Drain Line:
A septic tank inspection is an important part of owning a home with a septic system. One of the key components of the septic system is the drain line, which carries waste from the septic tank to the drain field. Each line should receive the same amount of wastewater for even and clog-free drainage. In order to see inside of your sewer line, a professional plumber will insert a video camera line into one of your home’s drain pipes (or directly into the sewer line) and feed the camera until the plumber has seen the entirety of the sewer line. Video camera inspections will allow your plumber to see if there are any cracks, leaks, tree roots, blockages, or any other problems that your sewer line could be having. Clogged sinks, frequent toilet clogs, backed-up drains, bubbling toilets, an unusually high water bill, or a slightly flooded front yard.
Conclusion:
If you are experiencing any issues or problems with your septic system or have questions about professional septic system inspection please give us a call at
(423) 693-3902
We will be happy to address any of your septic tank issues along with a free quote.
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