If you are looking at a potential home
with a septic tank make sure you hire certified Oklahoma City home
inspectors with a license to inspect septic tanks. When you are
considering a home with a septic tank you are able to get the history
and a diagram of the septic tank from DEQ records. When you call DEQ
you will need to have the legal description to ensure quicker
service. If you are unable to find a record of the tanks location
then begin looking on the exterior of the home approximately 10 to 20
feet from the outside wall of the main bathroom. Probe the ground and
look for a clean out, the tank is typically within one foot of the
surface.
A septic tank needs to be pumped every
three to five years and usually ranges in price from $75 to $200.
According to the Oklahoma home inspectors the best way to know if a
tank needs to be pumped is to check with a licensed pumper. The sure
signs of a tank needing to be pumped are when the solid layers or
sludge and scum take up more than half the tanks capacity.
When you have a septic tank some signs
of trouble are a foul smell in your home or yard, slow or backed up
drains, or repeated intestinal illnesses. If you notice the ground
outside being wet or soggy and lush plant growth near the tank this
could also be a warning sign of problems.
You need to protect the drain field
from obstacles like pavement, logs, or swimming pools; this area
needs oxygen to digest wastes. It is best to have grass cover the
area and avoid growing trees or scrubs.
When you request a septic tank
inspection the inspectors report will include the tanks installation
records, location of the tank, and the lateral line field
information. A test will have been preformed by running all interior
faucets for an hour and flushing paper filled toilets to identify the
clean out, any backup, or bad odors. If a problem surfaces from this
test then the seller should provide a comprehensive septic tank
evaluation.
Septic tanks need to be checked to make
sure they are performing the way they should. Oklahoma City home inspectors are trained to look for signs of septic tank problems and
will write-up any problems or concerns they may see. It is best for
the potential home buyer to know where the tank is located and to
have an understanding of how it works. Ask the inspector questions
about any of your concerns.
A TO Z INSPECTIONS
3625 N McKinley Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
ph: 405-412-7861
fax: 405-946-3293
alt: LICENSE #255
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3625 N McKinley Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
ph: 405-412-7861
fax: 405-946-3293
alt: LICENSE #255
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