Why a home inspection isn't enough
Standard home inspections usually don't look inside the septic tank or test the drain field. A system can seem fine during a showing, especially if the house has been empty, and then fail a few weeks after a family moves in.
What a septic inspection covers
- Locating the tank and drain field
- Pumping the tank so its condition can be seen
- Checking baffles, lids and the tank walls for cracks and leaks
- Checking how well the drain field takes water
- A written report for you, your agent and your lender
When to schedule it
Book it during your inspection period, as early as you can. If the inspection turns up a problem, you'll still have time to negotiate repairs, a credit or a lower price.
Questions to ask the seller
- When was the tank last pumped, and do you have the receipt?
- Have there been any repairs or backups?
- Where are the tank and drain field?
- Is there a lift pump or alarm?
Septic permits in Marion County are handled by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, so permit records for the original system may be available from the state. Your septic company or agent can help you request them.
Related: Septic inspections in Ocala
How it works
- Call or request a quoteTell us what's going on and where you are.
- Get a price up frontAsk the septic company for a price before any work starts.
- Get it doneSchedule the pump-out, inspection or repair with a local company.
Why call us
- One callSkip calling around. Tell us what you need and we'll point you to a local company.
- Local companiesSeptic companies that work in Marion County.
- Free to useThere's no charge to you for the referral.
- Pump now, save laterRegular pumping costs a fraction of a new drain field.
Don't wait for a backup. Get your tank pumped.
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Common questions
Who pays for the septic inspection?
Usually the buyer, as part of their due diligence, though it can be negotiated.
How long does a septic inspection take?
Usually one to a few hours, depending on how easy the tank and drain field are to reach.
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