Bendix Home Inspection,Inc. 734-377-5616 Rick@bendixinspect.com
Do it Once, Do it Right
When it comes to septic systems, there are two basic types of inspections:
The County Inspection - Also called the Time of Sale Inspection, is done to fulfill the counties requirements. Every county is different, some have their own reporting criteria, and some don't inspect at all. It's possible to pass a county inspection without having to inspect the tank, and I believe many problems would be missed with this type of inspection.
The Bendix Inspection - I recieved my septic education with Michigan State University, at the Michigan Onsite Wastewater Training and Education Center (MOWTEC). Using a detailed checklist, and with the countys info (if there is any), I will locate and open the septic tank, observe and record the conditions in the tank, inspect the condition of the baffles and tees, and I'll have the tank pumped. The cost for pumping is extra, and generally costs: $180.00--1,000gal, $250.00--1,500gal.
I also locate the drainage field and take a soil boring from it to determine the level of saturation as evident from the Bio-Mat. This only "gauges" the condition of the bio-mat, no-one can predict future use and practices, or how long the field can remain productive. In the boring hole I make, I will install an "Inspection Port" so you can determine the effectiveness of the field and spot any potential problems early.