What a real-estate transfer inspection covers
For a sale, we don't cut corners: pump the tank, measure sludge and scum depth, check both baffles and the tank structure, and run water through the system to see whether the field actually accepts it. The report is signed and built for whoever needs it, buyer, lender, or title company, not a verbal summary over the phone.
Why a routine checkup is worth it even if you're not selling
A system can look fine from the yard and still be a season away from a real problem. On older St. Francois County properties especially, where service history is often nobody's guess, a checkup every few years catches a near-failing baffle or a tank close to capacity while it's still a cheap fix instead of an emergency call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Missouri require a septic inspection to sell a home?
Missouri requires an onsite wastewater inspection on many property transfers, and most lenders and title companies want documentation regardless. We provide exactly what they're asking for.
Is pumping included in the inspection price?
It has to be, there's no way to properly see the baffles or tank walls without pumping first. Every transfer inspection we do includes it.