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Yes I get a lot of questions...but I find it rewarding when I can help people walk through the issues they face when building/buying/selling a home with a septic system. It's a dirty job but someone's gotta do it.

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FAQ

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1 FAQ - How long will a septic system last?
2 FAQ- I'm buying a home with a septic system, do i really need to have it inspected
3 FAQ - Is there anything we can do when the system is failing?
4 FAQ - We bought a house without having the system inspected, is there anything we can do now?
5 FAQ - Do I need a washing machine filter
6 FAQ - Can I build the septic system myself or should I hire someone
7 FAQ - Why do we have an odor in the basement?
8 FAQ - Inherited house with cesspool
9 FAQ - I just got a new septic system and now the County is coming....
10 FAQ - Can I use "wet-wipes" if the manufacturer says it's OK?
11 FAQ - Too much laundry!
12 FAQ - What causes systems to fail?
13 FAQ - How much is a septic system going to cost
14 FAQ - What type of toilet products should we use?
15 FAQ - Do we need to be concerned about our neighbor's septic system?
16 FAQ - What kind of regular maintenance does a system need?
17 FAQ - Why do we have an odor on our deck?
18 FAQ - What type of cleaners should I use?
19 FAQ- Do we really have to put in a septic system at cabin
20 FAQ - Do I have to hook up to City services
21 FAQ - Getting ready to build....
22 FAQ - We are about to build, how do we make sure the septic system is done right
23 FAQ - We are about to buy property to build on, what should we look for

Boy am I glad I listened to you. When I brought up the inspection again the sellers flat out refused to allow it. Sensing something was wrong I contacted the health dept. and they had quite the tail to tell. It seems the system has had problems for years and they have been after them to get it fixed. They even poured a concrete patio over the tank so there is no way to even get to it. The county man said the system is on their hit list and in the next few years they will make whoever owns the house get it fixed. My only regret is someone else will buy the house without doing their homework and they will get suckered like I almost did. All I can say is thank you and keep up this valuable service.  Barb