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septic inspection coming up - what should I watch out for?
So, we're buying this older house (built around the late 70s) and it has a septic system. I've never had one before - always been on city sewer…
What should a septic tank replacement quote itemize?
Which parts of a septic tank replacement estimate do you expect to see priced separately? I’d want to distinguish the tank itself from excavation, removal and disposal of…
Who should handle a septic effluent filter?
Effluent-filter cleaning sounds like routine maintenance, but access can vary with the tank design and where the filter sits. How do you tell when it’s a reasonable homeowner…
Coastal septic repairs: where does routine maintenance end?
North Carolina is considering changes for certain coastal areas that could require a CAMA permit to repair, replace, alter, or relocate septic components oceanward of designated vegetation or…
What’s included in a septic pumping quote?
Does a septic pumping quote include locating and uncovering the tank access, or is that charged separately? Is the price for pumping only, or does it include checking…
Trying to track down paperwork for our septic - anyone been through this?
We moved into our house about three years ago, and honestly, at the time, we didn't think much about the septic tank. I mean, it was inspected and…
When should a septic inspection happen before a property sale?
Does the local authority require a septic inspection or report when a property changes hands, or is that usually left to the buyer and seller to arrange? I’m…
Does a drainfield replacement need a new site evaluation?
For a failed drainfield, how do local authorities generally distinguish a replacement that stays within the approved footprint from one that moves to a different area? I’d want…
High-water septic alarm, but what clues narrow down the cause?
When a septic alarm sounds, what observations help distinguish a clogged effluent filter from a pump issue or a broader tank or drainfield problem? An alarm by itself…
Do septic tank risers need approval before they’re added?
Making a buried septic tank easier to access sounds like a straightforward improvement, but I’m not sure when adding or changing a riser counts as regulated work. Do…
