Septic Systems

Septic Systems Inspection ~ Why is it Necessary

As with any large or small appliances in and around your home, septic systems or (sewage systems) require regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly and safe.

In Pennsylvania, local municipalities (for example, boroughs and townships) are responsible for making sure that private septic systems of 10,000 gallons or less meet DEP requirements.

Some municipalities also have a sewage management program to make sure property owners perform the necessary maintenance of their septic systems.

How to Identify if You Have a Problem

Some indicators are more obvious than others, so knowing what to look for is very important.

• When a septic tank is too full of sludge, it cannot function efficiently and will begin to back up your toilet and sinks. You may also notice weak flushing toilets or a slow drain.
• Over exposed wet conditions from a septic leak will cause the soil to settle and compact over time, when this happens it causes rain or sprinkler water to stand or puddle.
• When gaseous odors escape, you’ll begin to notice a foul odor from your septic tank lid.

There Are Two Basic Types of Septic System Inspections: Visual and Full

A visual inspection involves flushing the toilets and running the faucets for several minutes to surge the system and check for leaks or other problems. This inspection also includes a walk-through of the yard area above the septic system.

A full inspection is more thorough. We examine the inside of your septic tank to check the water level. This determines if there is a leak or if the system is overloaded.

To properly and completely identify any issues, our certified and trained inspector will use a infrared thermal imaging. This will help identify the extent of any damages.

Upon completion of your inspection you will receive documentation of everything that was was found and what measures, if any need to be taken.

Boss Property Certified Inspectors will not only alert you to larger and potentially costly problems, but it ensures your septic system is working efficiently and safely for everyone in your home or business.

You can read more about Septic Systems with the EPA.