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Like anything else, your septic system will wear down over time. This means it could develop problems and even malfunction, possibly causing major issues for you at your home or your business. The septic system is one of the most expensive features of any property, so complications could cost a great deal of money. Septic system trouble can also create hazardous situations for you, your family, your employees, and the environment surrounding your property.
Thankfully, regular septic system evaluations can catch any problems and also make sure that the septic tank is in good condition and doing its job. An inspection is not a DIY project, though. You need a professional septic system service, like our team at Montgomery Sanitation Services, Inc., to do these septic system evaluations.
But what does a septic system evaluation involve? Let us answer all of your questions:
Is a Septic System Evaluation Required?
One of your first questions when considering this will certainly be, “Is a septic system evaluation required for my home or business?” The answer to that depends on what type of septic system your home or business uses.
There is no Virginia law that requires evaluations for conventional septic tanks. Many counties throughout the state do require septic tank pumping every five years, but a mandated inspection of the septic system and its individual components is not a part of that process. As well, there is no state law that requires a septic system evaluation when buying or selling a property, though the seller must disclose whether the structure uses a septic tank and any details about its use or maintenance.
However, at Montgomery Sanitation Services, Inc., we highly recommend that you have us perform a septic system evaluation at your house, business, or other property for a couple of reasons. First, regular evaluations can uncover little issues with a septic tank before they become big problems. These catastrophic events can cause big headaches and cost big money to fix. Be proactive, and schedule regular evaluations.
We also recommend a septic system evaluation when buying or selling a property, because this will protect both parties in case something happens. This can also guarantee that the septic system will continue to perform its job effectively and efficiently.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency recommends a septic system evaluation at homes and businesses every three years.
Alternative septic systems, however, are a different story. Virginia does require an inspection of an alternative septic system each year. The state electronically files reports from these evaluations into a state-wide database. The law also mandates sample retrieval from an alternative septic system 180 days after installation, as well as another sample every five years.
What Type of Evaluations Do We Perform?
At Montgomery Sanitation Services, Inc., we perform several types of thorough, expert septic system evaluations for both our residential and commercial customers. We dedicate ourselves on every job every day to making certain our client’s septic tanks are in good working condition.
Our team can perform a simple walkover inspection to look for any evidence of drain field leaks. We can do this evaluation by itself or in conjunction with a scheduled pumping and maintenance appointment.
We also offer an exhaustive septic system evaluation, where our experts will uncover the septic tank and distribution box. During this inspection, we will completely examine both, as well as the inlet line and outlet line. We will also test the drain lines. Our team will then provide the homeowner or the business owner with a full report.
As for alternative septic systems, Montgomery Sanitation Services, Inc., is a certified alternative septic system operator, able to perform those mandated annual septic system evaluations. Our team will send the inspection report to the state and provide the homeowner or business owner with a copy, too. We provide maintenance logs to new alternative septic system owners, and we are capable of retrieving any needed samples.
What Can You Expect During a Septic System Evaluation?
When our expert team from Montgomery Sanitation Services, Inc., arrive at a home or business for a septic system evaluation, our first act is to consult the owner. We want to understand everything we can about the septic tank’s location, its maintenance history, and any current issues with the system. This gives us an idea of what to look for during our inspection.
We will then perform a visual evaluation of the system to make sure that there are no issues with the septic tank or any of the system’s components. We will also test the system to make certain it is in good working order. Our team will also perform a drain field test, digging holes around the septic tank to look for standing water. Any standing water in the drain field can indicate a problem.
Where Can You Turn for Dependable Septic System Evaluations?
When you need a septic system evaluation – whether it is a conventional septic tank or an alternative septic system – at your home or business in the New River Valley, you can depend on Montgomery Sanitation Services, Inc. We are the septic system evaluation experts, and we know exactly what to look for and exactly how to correct any issue. We can take the inherent headaches out of each and every evaluation.
Whether you live or work in Christiansburg, VA, throughout Montgomery County, VA, or across the entire New River Valley, Montgomery Sanitation Services, Inc., is here to handle any septic system issue for you. From installation to pumping and maintenance to repairs, our team does it all, and we do it well. Countless residential and commercial customers have turned to us again and again because we offer great work with great customer service. We are Southwestern Virginia’s smart choice for septic tank service. Trust Montgomery Sanitation Services, Inc.
For more information on conventional and alternative septic system evaluations, call Montgomery Sanitation Services, Inc., at (540) 382-2205. Like us on Facebook!