An inspection answers a simple question: is this septic system working the way it should? A pro will usually open the tank, check the baffles and the water level, look at the distribution box and walk the drain field for wet spots and odors.
Inspections come up most often when a home is being bought or sold, when you have moved into a house with a septic system for the first time or when something seems off. Asking for an inspection before a closing can save a surprise later.
We connect Gainesville-area homeowners with local septic pros. We do not perform inspections ourselves, and we do not tell you what a report should say.
Questions to ask a pro
- What exactly does your inspection cover, and what does it leave out?
- Will I get a written report I can share with my agent or lender?
- Do you open the tank, or only look from the surface?
- What would you flag as urgent versus watch-and-wait?
Common questions
When should I get my drain field inspected?
Common times are before buying or selling a home, when you notice slow drains, odors or wet ground, and after heavy flooding or a long stretch of unusually wet weather.
Can I be there during the inspection?
Most pros are happy to have you there. Ask when you book. Being present lets you see what they see.
Where we connect people
Gainesville, Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Archer, Hawthorne, Micanopy, Waldo.