Septic Inspections in New Bern, NC
Buying a home on septic? The system is buried in the yard, and a standard home inspection usually doesn’t include it. A septic inspection tells you what you’re buying before you close.
Homeowners call for inspections too: after buying a house with no records, before adding a bedroom or a pool, or when something just doesn’t seem right.
What a septic inspection usually covers
- Locating the tank and uncovering the lid
- Checking the sludge and scum levels, and pumping if needed
- Looking at the inlet and outlet baffles or tees, and the effluent filter
- Checking pumps, floats, and alarms on systems that have them
- Walking the drain field for wet spots, odors, or surfacing water
- A written summary of what was found
For home buyers
Ask the seller for the county septic permit and any pumping records. The permit shows what was approved for the property, including the system type and the number of bedrooms it was designed for. A house that’s been expanded past its permitted bedrooms is worth asking questions about.
Schedule the inspection early in your due diligence period, so there’s time to get repair quotes if something turns up.
For sellers
A recent inspection and pumping record can answer buyers’ questions before they’re asked. If something needs fixing, it’s usually better to know before the house is listed than in the middle of a negotiation.
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Septic Inspections: common questions
Is a septic inspection part of a regular home inspection?
Usually not. Most home inspectors don’t open the tank or evaluate the drain field. Ask your inspector, and schedule a separate septic inspection if it isn’t included.
Does the tank need to be pumped for an inspection?
Pumping lets the inspector see the tank walls, baffles, and how water flows back in, so it’s often done at the same visit. Ask what’s included when you book.
How long does an inspection take?
Often an hour or two on site, longer if the tank lid is buried or hard to find.
Serving New Bern and nearby towns
Septic Inspections is available throughout New Bern and the surrounding area. Find your town for local details.