Septic Inspections

All inspections are conducted by a trained and certified inspector using criteria established by the Pennsylvania Septage Management Association, the New Jersey Septage Management Association, and the Penn State and Rutgers Universities Cooperative Extension.

A Septic Certification IS:
A septic certification is a written document which states that an on-site sewage disposal system has been inspected and the conditions observed at the time of inspection using set standards of the above associations and universities. It identifies the approximate location, size and configuration of the system components if possible.

A Septic Certification IS NOT:

A septic certification is NOT a warranty or guarantee that the on-site sewage disposal system will continue to function properly for any given period of time in the the future. This is because a contractor who performs an inspection is unable to supervise or monitor the future uses or maintenance of the system. A septic certification does not warrant that the system meets current state or local codes, nor is it an assurance that the soil is adequately treating the effluent.

Scope of Work

Locate, excavate and uncover the main lid of the septic tank and the distribution box.
Measure septic tank liquid level. Determine system capacity and scum thickness.
Pump out septic tank to inspect the baffles and their condition; to inspect the tank for deterioration, cracks, etc.
Attempt to locate absorption area.
Observe absorption area condition through probing and/or soil boring.
Identify any observed areas of swage breakout, lush vegetation, and odors.
Map approximate location of system components.
Return disturbed area to as close to its previous condition as is possible.
Record available information.
Issue final report and make recommendations for improvement.

Final report mailed and faxed.