Accurate Septic Inspections in West Palm Beach, FL

Why Choose Us for Inspection Services?

Don’t trust a less experienced brand with the safety of your home or business. Here at Southern Septic, our experienced technicians will observe the property features and topography that may impact a septic system. This includes surface drainage patterns, pavement locations, and plantings near the drain field.

The technician will open the lid to the septic tank and determine the size of the tank, the construction material, and the integrity of the tank. He will note the appearance of the wastewater inside and whether it is at the proper level. Water that is too high, too low, or shows evidence of either of these conditions in the past may indicate a problem. Foreign objects that could impair the system may be observed. The baffles and filters inside the tank will be checked to make sure they are in the proper position and are not damaged or plugged.

A working system should have the wastewater separated into three layers: the scum layer, the clearer liquid middle layer that flows into the drain field, and the sludge layer at the bottom consisting of heavy solids. The technician will measure the depth of the scum and the sludge layers. If these layers are too thick, solids from the tank could be entering the drain field. To do a thorough inspection the tank will need to be pumped at time of the inspection. When all is said and done, you will have a great assessment of the current condition of the system as well as information you can use to judge future performance.