Septic Inspections
Septic Inspections for Township Compliance & Real Estate Transactions.
Septic Inspections for Township Compliance & Real Estate Transactions.
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t give your septic system much thought until something goes wrong, and by then it’s often too late. Repairs can be costly, so if you’re buying or selling a home with a septic system, it’s a good idea to have it inspected to ensure that it’s functioning properly. The last thing you want is a backed up septic system just weeks before closing.
Our technicians are PSMA certified and licensed to complete septic inspections in Central Pa. We can provide you with a septic certification, a written document stating that an onsite sewage disposal system has been inspected and found to be in satisfactory condition according to current standards. We’ll identify the location, size and layout of your system and answer any questions you may have as a potential home buyer, or seller. We can also perform a routine septic pumping at the time of your inspection.
Septic System 101
If you’ve never had a home with a septic system before it’s important to know how things work. A septic system is installed if the property is not connected to public sewer. Most systems have three main parts: a treatment tank, distribution pipes and an absorption area, commonly called a drainfield.
Waste is broken down in the treatment tank and solids sink to the bottom while liquids are pushed out into the drainfield. The drainfield is made up of stone and dirt where natural bacteria complete the waste treatment process. To maintain the system, the solid waste has to be pumped out of the treatment tank on a regular basis, we recommend every 2-3 years.
Diagnostic Septic Inspections
If you’ve had your septic tank pumped but things just don’t seem to be functioning properly, we’re happy to perform a diagnostic inspection or site visit for you. We’ll make sure everything is connected properly to determine if the problem is related to your septic system or there’s an issue with your plumbing. If the problem is septic related, our technicians will check for cracked pipes and the condition of the tees or baffles and other parts of your septic system. We can also measure the scum and sludge layers in your tank to determine if it needs to be pumped.
If your system includes a distribution box or pump, these will need to be checked too. We’ll make sure everything is working the way it should be, including your drainfield. Over time, a septic system that hasn’t been maintained properly can fail, so it’s important to make sure you have your septic tank pumped regularly. Although most systems can go 2-3 years between pumpings, some require more frequent maintenance.
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April 11, 2024, Welcome to Septic Tank Services in Lancaster Pa. John Kline Septic Services provides residential septic tank cleaning services in Lancaster, Lebanon, York and Dauphin counties. All of our technicians are PSMA certified inspectors to perform real estate septic tank treatment assessments and township septic tank inspections, as well as small Septic Repairs and Pumping Diagnostics. Let us take care of all your sewage and waste disposal needs. We are now offering Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning and High Pressure Jetting for the Commercial food industries. We service septic and holding tanks, and provide grease pumping at affordable rates.