Septic inspection with a real written report. Same-week scheduling.
A proper septic inspection is more than a visual look at the lid. We pump if needed, measure sludge and scum, run hydraulic load testing on the drain field, inspect baffles and tees with a camera, and document everything in a 6-10 page written report you can hand to your buyer, your agent, your insurance carrier, or the county. Most are scheduled within 5 business days.
What's included in this service?
- Full tank pump and interior inspection (recommended for real-estate)
- Sludge and scum depth measurement with calibrated Sludge Judge
- Inlet and outlet baffle and tee inspection — photo-documented
- Effluent filter inspection and cleaning
- Hydraulic load test on drain field (50-200 gallons over 30-60 minutes)
- Visual surface inspection of drain field for ponding, settling, vegetation anomalies
- Camera inspection of inlet line from house and outlet line to drain field
- Written 6-10 page report with photos, measurements, and pass/fail summary
When do you need this service?
- You're buying a home with a septic system
- You're selling and need a clean inspection in escrow
- It's been 5+ years since the last service and you want a baseline
- Lender, insurer, or county requires a current inspection on file
- You inherited a property and need to understand the system
- You suspect a problem and want documentation before deciding next steps
What do homeowners ask about Inspection?
What is the difference between a visual and full inspection?
A visual inspection looks at lids, surface signs, and accessible components — useful for routine baselines. A full inspection includes a pump, interior tank examination, sludge measurement, hydraulic load test on the field, and camera work on the lines. For real-estate, always get the full inspection. The cost difference is small; the information difference is enormous.
How long does the report take?
You get a verbal summary at the job. The written 6-10 page report with photos and measurements is delivered within 48 business hours by email and PDF. Rush 24-hour reports available for active escrows at no extra cost — just tell us when you book.
Will you find things the seller wants you to miss?
We work for whoever pays us, and that's almost always the buyer or the buyer's agent. The report is honest. If a tank is past life or a field is failing, you'll see it documented with photos, measurements, and our recommendation. That's the entire point of a real inspection.
Do you handle 4-corners testing or hydraulic stress testing?
Yes. For older fields or contested escrows, we add an extended 4-corners hydraulic test that runs longer and at higher volume to expose marginal field capacity. Costs more, finds more, prevents more buyer-remorse calls a year later.
Where do we offer Inspection in San Diego County?
We provide inspection in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
See inspection in all 48 cities
Homeowners who hired us for this
Bought our place 4 years ago and never had the tank serviced. Tank Pro showed up on the day they said, took the time to measure sludge, walked me through what they found, and set us up for a clean schedule going forward. No upsell, no panic.
Had wet patches on the lawn and three other companies tried to sell me a $20K replacement. Tank Pro diagnosed it carefully, jetted the field, retrofitted an effluent filter, and bought us 5+ years for a fraction of the price. Real diagnosis, honest call.
Old steel tank had finally rusted through. They handled the county DEH permit, picked the right concrete tank for our access, and had it installed and inspected in 5 weeks total. Crew was clean, communication was clear, no surprise charges.
Need inspection in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.