Water & Septic Testing

If the property you’re purchasing has a septic system, it is crucial to have it inspected. Septic systems are responsible for disposing of household waste in a safe and responsible manner, and problems with a septic system can be extremely costly. The last thing you want is to purchase a property that has a septic system defect you aren’t aware of only to be saddled with a huge mess, a burdensome expense, and a potential legal problem resulting from an environmental hazard.

At HPI, we recommend that all clients purchasing a home with a septic system have it thoroughly inspected by a qualified septic contractor. Unfortunately, many septic systems are not properly maintained over the years and develop problems from lack of maintenance over time. For many, though, the expense of a full and invasive inspection is cost-prohibitive, and the septic dye test we offer is a good (and much less expensive) option. While a dye test is not a “complete” septic inspection, it does often reveal major system problems and is typically all that lenders require. We proudly offer this service at a great price to help give you peace of mind before buying a property with an on-site waste management system, and coupling our sewer scope service with a dye test provides a very thorough overview of the lateral line’s interior as well.

We also offer septic tank location services using enhanced technology for tanks that are difficult to locate with normal methods. We use a flushable transmitter that transmits a signal at a set frequency, along with a receiver that locates that signal, to identify exactly where your tank is located. Contrary to traditional methods that use a scope run through a drain line and take a good bit of time, this method is mess-free and extremely quick! We offer this enhanced service at a great price, and it is discounted when it is done as part of a home inspection. Knowing the location of your tank is crucial, so get in touch to schedule this service if you don’t currently know where your tank is located!