Septic Inspections for Homes and Real Estate
What We Do
A septic system is an important part of any property that is not connected to a municipal sewer. Affordable Waste Services provides septic inspections for current homeowners and for real-estate transactions throughout Licking County and surrounding communities. An inspection can help document accessible system information, identify visible concerns, and give the parties involved a clearer understanding of conditions at the time of service.
The exact inspection process depends on the system type, available access, property conditions, and the scope requested. If tank access is unknown, locating may be needed. Pumping may also be recommended or required to observe certain tank conditions. When an accessible line needs further evaluation, a sewer camera inspection can help identify visible blockages, roots, cracks, or other issues. These services should be scheduled early enough to allow time for access, records, pumping, or follow-up work if needed.
Affordable Waste Services has served the area since 1989. In addition to inspections, our team provides septic and aeration tank pumping, tank locating, camera inspections, drain cleaning, jetting, and certain septic or aeration repairs.
When to Call
- You are buying or selling a property with a septic system.
- The system’s age, location, or maintenance history is unclear.
- A current owner wants a condition check or maintenance plan.
- Drainage symptoms or outdoor warning signs have appeared.
- A lender, agent, or other transaction professional requests documentation.
Towns we serve: Pataskala, Johnstown, Granville, Alexandria, Utica, Newark, Heath, Hebron, Thornville, Baltimore, St. Louisville, and other nearby communities in the company’s service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should an inspection be scheduled before closing?
- Yes. Schedule early so there is time to locate access, gather records, perform any needed pumping, and review the findings.
Is pumping automatically included with an inspection?
- The scope may vary. Ask what is included and whether pumping or locating should be scheduled with the inspection.
Can a camera inspect the whole septic system?
- No. It can provide a view inside accessible lines, but it cannot show every buried component or all soil and leach-field conditions.
Schedule a Septic Inspection
Tell us the property address, transaction timeline, known system details, and requested inspection scope.
