Septic System Inspections

Residential Real Estate Septic Inspections

When buying or selling a property with a septic system, it is important to have an inspection and certification stating that the septic system is functioning properly and, with routine maintenance, is expected to function properly for the foreseeable future. 

A & M Septic Service LLC offers a standard or comprehensive inspection. New laws in Virginia require the owner of a property served by an onsite septic system to disclose the presence and any maintenance requirements to purchasers.

Standard visual inspections can satisfy most lender requirements for newer conventional and alternative onsite sewage systems to confirm that the system is not malfunctioning as defined by the Virginia Department of Health. Contact us today for the inspection services you need.

Comprehensive, Full Inspections

This evaluation meets or exceeds the requirements of all four possible inspection levels defined in the Virginia Jurisdictional Addendum. Upon uncovering the septic tank, fluid levels are assessed to ensure the tank is holding effluent properly. The septic tank is then pumped, cleaned and inspected. The evaluation ensures free flow of the sewer line from the dwelling to the septic tank and that the inlet stub-T of the septic tank is intact and clear.

If a pump chamber is present, it is similarly inspected. The pump is engaged, switches are tested, the high liquid level alarm is checked and the control panel is evaluated. The distribution box is located, uncovered and inspected. The evaluation assures the integrity of this box that it is holding effluent, the lid is solid and sealed and no infiltration of damaging roots is present and is still level.

Our inspection personnel is certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation.