Know exactly what shape your septic system is in
We check every part of your system and tell you what we found.
Septic inspection from $499
We check every part of your system and tell you what we found.
| Your system | Inspection |
|---|---|
| Residential, no pump | $499 |
| Residential, with a pump | $699 |
| Commercial | $699 |
Not sure which one you have? Call 864-680-2692 and we'll tell you.
What you get
Baffles
We check the condition of the inlet and outlet baffles.
Solids level
We measure how much solid waste has built up in the tank.
Scum and sludge
We measure the scum on top and the sludge at the bottom.
Drain lines
We check the lines that carry water out of the tank.
Distribution box
We check the box that sends water out to the field lines.
Drain field
We look over the field where the water soaks into the ground.
Flow test
We run a flow test to see how the system takes water.
Alarm system
If your system has an alarm system, we check it as well.
Pump station
If your system has a pump station, we check that too.
What we check
Inlet and outlet baffles
Solids, scum and sludge levels
Drain lines and distribution box
Drain field and a flow test
Alarm system, if you have one
Pump station, if you have one
Book an inspection when
- Buying or selling a home with septic
- It's been over two years since a checkup
- Soggy or very green ground over the field
- Slow drains or gurgling pipes
- A pump or alarm means a yearly check
How an inspection works
Book it
Tell us your system type, so we know which inspection fits.
We open up
We open the access ports and measure the scum and sludge.
We test it
We check baffles, lines, box and field, and run a flow test.
You hear the findings
We tell you what we found and what we would do next.
Numbers worth knowing
- 1 to 2 yrsSC DES says to have your septic system inspected every one to two years.
- YearlySystems with a pump or other moving parts need at least one inspection a year, says SC DES.
- 9 checksEvery part of your system gets a look, from the baffles to the pump station.
Good to know
Not a pump-out
An inspection measures how full the tank is and tells you if pumping is due.
Flow test, not load test
A flow test shows how the system handles water today, and testing the drain field's capacity is a separate, longer test.
A snapshot, not a warranty
It shows your system on the day we checked it. It is not a warranty.
Inspection questions, answered
How often should I have my septic system inspected?
SC DES says every 1 to 2 years, and at least once a year if the system has a pump or other moving parts. Clemson Extension gives the same schedule. A home you are buying is a good time to find out where the system stands.
What does the inspection check?
We check the inlet and outlet baffles, the solids, scum and sludge levels, the drain lines, the distribution box and the drain field. We also run a flow test, and check the alarm and pump station if your system has them.
Do you pump the tank during an inspection?
The inspection measures the solids, scum and sludge so we can tell you whether pumping is due. Pumping is its own job, and we quote it in writing before we start.
Can I use the report when I buy or sell a home?
Buyers, lenders and agents often ask for a written septic report before closing, so ask yours what they need.
What happens if you find a problem?
We explain what we found and what we would do next. Any repair is quoted in writing before work starts, and the inspection price is separate from repair work.
Tell us what your septic system is doing
- Send the form or call now
- Serving Upstate SC