Call us @ 1-732-369-3938
We service Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset and Warren County
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PERTAINING TO INSPECTIONS:
1) WHAT LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO INSPECT A SEPTIC SYSTEM IN NJ ?
ANSWER: AT THIS TIME THE STATE OF NJ DOES NOT HAVE ANY LICENSING REQUIREMENTS IN PLACE TO INSPECT SEPTIC SYSTEMS.
THIS IS UNFORTUNATE BECAUSE MANY INSPECTION COMPANIES LACK THE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OR PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY INSPECT A SEPTIC SYSTEM. HOWEVER, IN NJ THE ONLY PERSON ALLOWED TO DESIGN A SEPTIC SYSTEM IS A LICENSED
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER.
THEREFORE , YOU SHOULD ONLY CHOOSE A LICENSED ENGINEER TO INSPECT YOUR SYSTEM. OUR COMPANY EMPLOYS 3 LICENSED ENGINEERS AND THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO DO INSPECTIONS FOR US.
2) HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO INSPECT A SEPTIC SYSTEM?
ANSWER: WE CHARGE A FLAT RATE FEE OF $595 PER INSPECTION FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. WE REQUIRE A $200 DEPOSIT IN ORDER TO PUT YOU ON OUR SCHEDULE FOR AN INSPECTION AND THE REMAINDER OF THE PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN WE ARRIVE ON SITE TO DO THE INSPECTION. SOMEONE MUST LET US IN THE HOME AND THE WATER MUST BE ON. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE PUMPING THE SEPTIC TANK, WHICH IS OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF THE SEPTIC SYSTEM IS FOUND TO BE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION.THE COST FOR PUMPING IS $400 + DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE TANK. ADDITIONALLY, IF THE HOUSE HAS BEEN VACANT FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS WE WILL NEED TO COME BACK FOR A 2ND DAY AND DO A HYDRAULIC LOAD TEST. THE COST FOR THIS IS $250.
3) WHY DON'T YOU PUMP THE SEPTIC TANK INITIALLY FOR EACH INSPECTION?
ANSWER: WE DO NOT INITIALLY PUMP THE TANK IN CASE THE SEPTIC SYSTEM FAILS THE INSPECTION. THERE IS NO REASON TO WASTE MONEY ON PUMPING THE TANK IF THE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO A PROSPECTIVE BUYER WHO MAY NOT WANT TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF A HOME IF THE SEPTIC SYSTEM WILL COST TOO MUCH TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. IF THE SYSTEM IS DEEMED TO BE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION THEN IT IS ESSENTIAL TO PUMP THE TANK. EVERY SEPTIC TANK SHOULD BE PUMPED EVERY 2-3 YEARS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.
4) WHAT IS DONE DURING A SEPTIC INSPECTION?
ANSWER: OUR COMPANY DOES THE FOLLOWING FOR EACH AND EVERY INSPECTION:
A) WE CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR ANY RECORDS ON THE EXISTING SEPTIC SYSTEM, AS PER NJ REGULATIONS.
B) WE LOCATE THE TANK, D BOX AND FIELD USING UNDERGROUND CAMERAS.
C) WE PROBE THE DISPOSAL FIELD TO SEE IF IT'S DRY OR SATURATED.
D) WE USE DYES IF NECESSARY TO LOCATE THE COMPONENTS.
E) WE CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE PUMP IS OPERATING PROPERLY( IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT A GRAVITY SYSTEM)
F) WE WRITE UP A REPORT USING THE STANDARD DEP FORMS WHICH ARE A REQUIREMENT.
5) HOW LONG DOES THE INSPECTION
TAKE?
ANSWER: IT USUALLY TAKES 2 TO 3 HOURS IN ORDER TO PERFORM A PROPER INSPECTION.
6) HOW IS PAYMENT MADE?
ANSWER: WE WILL NEED $595 UPON ARRIVAL AT THE SITE. WE TAKE CHECKS, CASH , ZELLE OR VENMO. SOON WE WILL BE IMPLEMENTING CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE TO ARRANGE FOR AN INSPECTION.
7) HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GENERATE AN INSPECTION REPORT?
ANSWER: YOUR INSPECTION REPORT IS USUALLY SENT TO YOU WITHIN 48 HOURS.
UNDERGROUND CAMERAS
WE WILL INSERT AN UNDERGROUND CAMERA INTO THE "D" BOX IN ORDER TO LOCATE THE LATERALS. THERE IS A 512 HZ TRANSMITTER ON THE CAMERA END THAT ALLOWS US TO TRACK IT UNDERGROUND AND THIS GIVES US THE DEPTH AND LOCATIONS OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS.
WE ALSO RECORD THE INSPECTION WITH THE CAMERA AND CAN TAKE VIDEOS AND/OR STILL PICTURES OF THE AREAS WHERE WE MIGHT FIND A PROBLEM.
