FAQs
What You Should Know
Q: WHAT IS an inspection and what does it tell me?
A: A Wastewater treatment system inspection gives you a detailed written report with the condition of the whole system
What we look for:
The system is satisfactory, meaning there are no issues present.
Or
Satisfactory with concern; there is a minor repair required to bring to satisfactory status
or
Unsatisfactory; there are larger repairs required to bring it to satisfactory status. In the case of a full failure; the inspector will discuss the reason the system is at the end of its life expectancy and what steps to take next.
More investigation is necessary in order to reach a definitive conclusion. The type of additional investigatory work is explained.
All reports are subject to filing with the Health Department of either the town or the county in the case of a real estate transaction.
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What is a wastewater treatment inspection not?
A Wastewater Treatment System inspection is not a warrantee or guarantee that the system will continue to function properly for any given period of time.
The report does not project an expected lifetime or an indication of how many people the system could serve.
An inspector who is unable to supervise or monitor the future use or maintenance of the system cannot guarantee its performance.
Q: Why are wastewater treatment System inspections needed?
Getting a wastewater treatment system inspection is important for many reasons.
If you are a home buyer, chances are your lender will require you to get one done to ensure the house's safety.
It also protects you and helps you make an informed decision when negotiating with a seller.
If you are a homeowner getting an inspection done every 5-7 years along with your pumping helps ensure that everything is running smoothly.
As a homeowner, the last thing you want to deal with is costly fines, and health hazards on your property
Q: Are repairs and replacements costly?
A Wastewater treatment system inspection gives you a detailed written report with the condition of the whole system What we look for: The system is satisfactory, meaning there are no issues present. Or Satisfactory with concern; there is a minor repair required to bring to satisfactory status or Unsatisfactory; there are larger repairs required to bring it to satisfactory status. In the case of a full failure; the inspector will discuss the reason the system is at the end of its life expectancy and what steps to take next. More investigation is necessary in order to reach a definitive conclusion. The type of additional investigatory work is explained. All reports are subject to filing with the Health Department of either the town or the county in the case of a real estate transaction.
The cost of a repair/replacement can vary from town to town.
Whether you discover that a repair is required through a real estate inspection or just general maintenance, Beachstone Septic can provide a cost estimate. All repair estimates can be obtained through the office. We work with each Town or County Health Department to attain the highest quality of permitted repairs. Every municipality has different criteria for real estate transfers and we submit permit applications and set up repair inspection appointments accordingly.
We strive for one day repairs, when possible, to make sure your closing does not get held up. Repairs and general maintenance will insure that your septic works efficiently and safely for years to come.
For more information be sure to call our office or leave us your information.
Q: What if my lender is not requiring an inspection?
In the rare occasion your lender is not requiring an inspection, or you are purchasing the home in cash it is still suggested to get an inspection done.
For most people purchasing a home is the biggest purchase they'll make so having the peace of mind goes a long way.
Q: What is a wastewater treatment inspection not?
A Wastewater Treatment System inspection is not a warrantee or guarantee that the system will continue to function properly for any given period of time. The report does not project an expected lifetime or an indication of how many people the system could serve. An inspector who is unable to supervise or monitor the future use or maintenance of the system cannot guarantee its performance.
Q: Why are wastewater treatment System inspections needed?
Getting a wastewater treatment system inspection is important for many reasons. If you are a home buyer, chances are your lender will require you to get one done to ensure the house's safety. It also protects you and helps you make an informed decision when negotiating with a seller. If you are a homeowner getting an inspection done every 5-7 years along with your pumping helps ensure that everything is running smoothly. As a homeowner, the last thing you want to deal with is costly fines, and health hazards on your property
Q: Are repairs and replacements costly?
The cost of a repair/replacement can vary from town to town. Whether you discover that a repair is required through a real estate inspection or just general maintenance, Beachstone Septic can provide a cost estimate. All repair estimates can be obtained through the office. We work with each Town or County Health Department to attain the highest quality of permitted repairs. Every municipality has different criteria for real estate transfers and we submit permit applications and set up repair inspection appointments accordingly. We strive for one day repairs, when possible, to make sure your closing does not get held up. Repairs and general maintenance will insure that your septic works efficiently and safely for years to come. For more information be sure to call our office or leave us your information.