Inspection
What inspectors check, what you can safely look at yourself, and how to protect yourself when buying a home on septic.
- What happens during a septic tank inspection? A septic inspection checks the tank, sludge, baffles and drain field. See visual vs. full inspections, who does them, cost, and what to do if it fails.
- How to inspect a septic tank yourself (and what to leave to a pro) How to inspect a septic tank safely: find the lids, check the yard, drains, alarm and records, and when to call a pro. Never enter or lean into a tank.
- What to know before buying a house with a septic system Buying a house with a septic system? See the questions to ask the seller, records to request, how the inspection contingency works, and red flags to watch.