Septic Tank inspections are typically not included in a standard home inspection. When we moved to the hill country area we did not have ours inspected - not two months after we moved in we disovered it was broken.

The previous owner didn't know because it was occupied by a single person and when we moved in with four people it overwhelmed the old system. We then had to replace our system.

Real-Estate Septic Inspections the Right Way

• Inspect an empty tank check for roots or erosion
• Ensure the mechanical and non-mechanical elements are working
• Ensure the drainfield or discharge line is in good working order