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Call Onsite Management for septic tank design & inspections in Chester and Delaware counties. --- ** Sewage Experts Serving: Chester County Delaware County Montgomery County Berks County Bucks County Philadelphia County ** [![Septic System Inspection & Maintenance](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15980616-jpg/images/septic-tank-cleaner.jpg?width=557&name=septic-tank-cleaner.jpg)](https://www.onsitemgt.com) ** CALL 610-430-3100** HICPA # 18675 [** CALL 610-430-3100**](tel:6104303100) HICPA # 18675 # SEPTIC SYSTEM BLOG ## [Before Selling Your Home Get a Septic Tank & System Inspection](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/bid/50166/before-selling-your-home-get-a-septic-tank-system-inspection) Posted by [Jeff Rachlin](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/author/jeff-rachlin) on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 @ 12:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **Consider this:** - The cost of replacing a septic system can be from $5,000 to $45,000, or more. - There are many components in septic systems that can be defective or malfunctioning. - The septic systems components are usually buried or out of sight. - The buyers need to know the condition of the septic system. - Permits for septic repairs or system replacement may take up to eight weeks to obtain. - An invasive septic inspection should be performed. **Advantages for the seller:** - Any system problems can be identified before the buyer arrives on the scene, so seller can retain control. - This allows the seller time to make an informed decision before listing their home for sale. - Allows needed time for any septic system repairs or replacement to be made. - Most of all, it will eliminate discouraged buyers and deal killers due to problematic septic systems. ![Septic Service Technician](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15980723-gif/images/service_technician-resized-600.gif?width=278&height=223&name=service_technician-resized-600.gif)![Septic Tank Pumping](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15980079-gif/images/pumping_being_done-resized-600.gif?width=272&height=226&name=pumping_being_done-resized-600.gif) **The septic tank & system inspection should include:** - Inspecting the main sewer line from the house to the septic tank / cesspool. - Inspecting the integrity of the septic tank / cesspool after [septic tank pumping](https://www.onsitemgt.com/pumping/). - Inspecting the condition of the septic inlet and outlet baffles. - Flushing toilets to observe level changes in the tank or possible problems. - Inspecting the delivery pipe from the septic tank to the absorption area. - If applicable, check pumps, pump controls, pump wiring and pump tank alarm. - Check the liquid level in the absorption area for any problems. - Obtain a written report of the condition of each component and the overall condition of the [septic tank & system inspection](https://www.onsitemgt.com/services/). You should only use an inspection company certified by [PSMA](http://PSMA.net) or [NAWT](http://NAWT.org). 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/bid/50166/before-selling-your-home-get-a-septic-tank-system-inspection#comments-listing) Tags: [septic system certification](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/septic-system-certification), [selling homes with septic systems](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/selling-homes-with-septic-systems), [septic tank & system inspection](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/septic-tank-system-inspection) [All posts](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe by Email ### Most Popular Posts ### Browse by Tag - [Drip Despersal Maintenance (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-despersal-maintenance) - [Drip Dispersal Inspection (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-dispersal-inspection) - [Drip Dispersal Septic System (2)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-dispersal-septic-system) - [Drip Dispersal Septic System Maintenance (2)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-dispersal-septic-system-maintenance) - [Drip Inspection (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-inspection) - [Drip Irrigation (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-irrigation) - [Drip Irrigation Maintenance (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-irrigation-maintenance) - [Drip Irrigation Septic System (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-irrigation-septic-system) - [Drip Irrigation System Installation (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-irrigation-system-installation) - [Drip Septic Systems (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/drip-septic-systems) - [Make Your Septic System Last Indefinitely (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/make-your-septic-system-last-indefinitely) - [Parties and Septic Systems (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/parties-and-septic-systems) - [Peat Filter Maintenance (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/peat-filter-maintenance) - [Peat Filter Maintenance Berks County (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/peat-filter-maintenance-berks-county) - [Peat Filter Maintenance Bucks County (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/peat-filter-maintenance-bucks-county) - [Peat Filter Maintenance Chester County (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/peat-filter-maintenance-chester-county) - [Peat Filter Maintenance Montgomery County (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/peat-filter-maintenance-montgomery-county) - [Prolonging the Life of Your Septic System (2)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/prolonging-the-life-of-your-septic-system) - [selling homes with septic systems (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/selling-homes-with-septic-systems) - [Septic System Appearance (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/septic-system-appearance) - [septic system certification (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/septic-system-certification) - [septic system maintenance (4)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/septic-system-maintenance) - [Septic System Maintenance Agreements (2)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/septic-system-maintenance-agreements) - [septic tank & system inspection (2)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/septic-tank-system-inspection) - [septic tank pumping (3)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/septic-tank-pumping) - [Septic Tank Testing and Design (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/septic-tank-testing-and-design) - [Unsightly Looking Septic Systems (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/topic/unsightly-looking-septic-systems) ### Posts by Month - [January 2012 (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/archive/2012/01) - [November 2011 (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/archive/2011/11) - [August 2011 (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/archive/2011/08) - [May 2011 (2)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/archive/2011/05) - [April 2011 (4)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/archive/2011/04) - [March 2011 (1)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/blog/archive/2011/03) ### Follow Me © 2021 OnSite Management, Inc. 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