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Septic inspections for buyers, sellers and homeowners

Whether you are selling a home, buying one or just want to know where your system stands, an inspection gives you a documented look at the tank, the baffles and the signs of how the drain field is doing.

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Home-sale (time-of-sale) evaluations

Some Michigan counties require the septic system to be evaluated when a property is sold. Saginaw County, for example, requires the septic tank to be pumped as part of its time-of-sale evaluation. Rules differ from county to county and can change, so always confirm the current requirements with the county health department before you list or close.

We can pump the tank and provide the information the evaluation needs. Start early: scheduling the work well ahead of closing keeps a septic question from holding up the sale.

Read: What a time-of-sale septic inspection involves

Open septic tank riser showing the outlet baffle

What an inspection looks at

  • Tank location, access and lid or riser condition
  • Sludge and scum levels
  • Inlet and outlet baffles
  • Tank walls and signs of leaks or infiltration
  • Back-flow from the drain field when the tank is pumped
  • Surface signs over the drain field: wet spots, odors, lush grass

Routine checkups

You do not need to be selling to benefit from an inspection. Pairing a look at the system with routine pumping is an efficient way to catch small problems, like a damaged baffle, before they turn into drain field damage.

Fast, friendly, and transparent. They walked me through the process, showed me the tank levels, and stuck to the estimate.
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Highly recommend for routine pumping — on time, respectful, and they cleaned up after the job. Pricing was fair and straightforward.
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Where we work

Septic Inspections near you

Routed from Bay City across Bay, Saginaw, Midland and Gladwin counties.

FAQ

Septic Inspections FAQ

Does Saginaw County require the tank to be pumped at sale?

Saginaw County requires the septic tank to be pumped as part of its time-of-sale evaluation. Requirements vary by county and can change, so check with the county health department for current rules.

How far ahead should I schedule a home-sale inspection?

As early as you can. Because we route our trucks to keep driving down, booking ahead gives us the best chance to fit you in before your deadline.

What happens if a problem is found?

We explain what we saw in plain language and outline the options, from a simple baffle fix to drain field work. You decide what to do next.

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Ready when your tank is.

Request service and we will call you back to set a day that fits our route through your area. Prefer to talk? Call the office Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

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Days that work for you

This is a callback request, not a booked appointment. We plan routes to keep our trucks efficient and will call you during office hours (Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm) to set a day. Same-day service is available when we’re already working in your area.