Septic Locating
Even with today's modern installations, the majority of Septic System Components are hidden below grade. This aspect makes it difficult for new property
Owners, not having any records, where to direct Septic Service companies. Cesspools are also still active in older homes and even harder to find.
The Septic Inspector implements expertise and various methods of technology to locate and expose the Solid Waste Containment component for essential maintenance.
Once your Solid Waste Containment area or Septic Tank is accessible an opened for viewing, the layers of solids can be measured to determine if a pumping is needed.
Note, frequent pumping of Tanks is not a good practice due to the abundance of organisms. Many variables such as; tank size,
occupancy or frequency of use by individuals and number of compartments dictate how often a particular vessel needs to be pumped out. Cesspools require more frequent pumping per their
primitive creeping failure design. At this time, it may be opportune to install an extension riser system with a cover at grade for convenient access.
However, having the right riser installed is important as most are inferior due to design being subjected to frost heave.
System Identification
Septic Systems (aka - Onsite Waste Disposal Systems) vary greatly in design from older Cesspools to more commonly installed Septic Tanks with Asbsorption Fields (aka - Leachfields).
Due to the need of developing properties with challenging soils, hindering effluent dispersal, many modern day advanced treatment systems have evolved.
State Regulations will classify the above as; Pre-existing non-conforming, Conventional and Alternative.
The majority of older systems being installed in rural areas are victims of absolutely none or poor records in municipal property files prior to the year 2000.
Property or structure modifications and Septic failures often triggers Septic System identification by local Regulators, Design Professionals or Licensed Professional Engineers.
Through more technically exhaustive means, The Septic Inspector can identify the type and map out the system components.
Functionality Testing
Real Estate Septic Inspections are critical for both New installations and Pre-existing systems. New systems can have component issues which may be revealed during the testing period. Pre-exisiting systems can have issues due to age, installer inadequacies, lack of maintenance, abuse and nearing or at the end of useful life. Exercise caution when searching for a Septic Inspection. Those who advertise a simple "Dye Test" are likely to lack the skills necessary to perform a methodical and substantive evaluation. They most always neglect to locate and expose a Cesspool or Septic Tank access cover. A Hydraulic Load Test is the most informative method to assess the functionality of the entire Septic System. Sewer Camera video evaluations are limited in scope as they can only view interior piping and not conditions of effluent dispersal in the Absorption Field I Leachfield I Drainfield soils. The Septic Inspector locates and exposes the Solid Waste Containment area or Septic Tank in order to view initial operating level, followed by a calculated Load based on expected maximum usage. FHA/VA/USDA Compliant Septic Inspections.Areas Served
The Septic Inspector performs Septic Inspection services covering a broad area throughout cities, towns and rural locations of New York (NY) and Pennsylvania.
Counties served
The following New York (NY) Counties are included in the coverage area - Orange County, Sullivan County, Ulster County, Dutchess County,
Putnam County.
The following Pennsylvania (PA) Counties are included in the coverage area - Pike County, Wayne County.
NY Cities and Towns served
In Orange County, NY -
Port Jervis, NY 12771; Greenville, NY 12771; Sparrow Bush, NY 12780; Cuddebackville, NY 12729; Huguenot, NY 12746; Otisville, NY 10963;
Middletown, NY 10940, 10941, 10943; Goshen, NY 10924; Warwick, NY 10990; Greenwood Lake, NY 10925; Monroe, NY 10950;
Washingtonville, NY 10992; Campbell Hall, NY 10916; Maybrook, NY 12543; Montgomery, NY 12549; Walden, NY 12586; Pine Bush, NY 12566;
Wallkill, NY 12589; Newburgh, NY 12550, 12551, 12552, 12555; New Windsor, NY 12553; Vails Gate, NY 12584; West Point, NY 10996, 10997;
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987; Westtown, NY 10998; Pine Island, NY 10969; Johnson, NY 10933; Slate Hill, NY 10973; Unionville, NY 10988;
Florida, NY 10921; Chester, NY 10918; Bullville, NY 10915; Circleville, NY 10919; Blooming Grove, NY 10914; Central Valley, NY 10917;
Salisbury Mills, NY; Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520; Cornwall, NY 12518; Rock Tavern, NY 12575; Howells, NY 10932;
Highland Mills, NY 10930; Harriman, NY 10926; Sterling Forest, NY 10979; Sugar Loaf, NY 10981; New Hampton, NY 10958; Arden, NY 10910;
Mt Lodge, NY; Mountainville, NY; Oxford, NY; Bellvale, NY; Southfields, NY;
In Sullivan County, NY -
Monticello, NY 12701; Liberty, NY 12754; Ferndale, NY 12734; White Sulphur Springs, NY 12787; Neversink, NY 12765; Barryville, NY 12719;
Eldred, NY 12732; Glen Spey, NY 12737; Westbrookville, NY 12785; Highland Lake, NY 12743; Pond Eddy, NY 12770; Forestburgh, NY 12777;
Bethel, NY 12720; Yulan, NY 12792; Lake Huntington, NY 12752; Callicoon, NY 12723, 12724;
Callicoon Center, NY 12724; Jeffersonville, NY 12748; Kenoza Lake, 12750; Rock Hill, NY 12775; Glen Wild, NY 12738;
Mountain Dale, NY 12763; Wurtsboro, NY 12790; Burlingham, NY 12722; Summitville, NY 12781; Phillipsport, NY 12769; Mamakating, NY;
Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759; Livingston Manor, NY 12758; Parksville, NY 12768; Roscoe, NY 12776; Cochecton, NY 12726; Long Eddy, NY 12760;
Cochecton Center, NY 12727; Fremont Center, NY 12736; Hankins, NY 12741; North Branch, NY 12766; Obernburg, NY 12767;
Hortonville, NY 12745; Youngsville, NY 12791; Ellenville, NY 12428; Spring Glen, NY 12483;
In Ulster County, NY -
New Paltz, NY 12561; Mohonk Lake, NY; Accord, NY 12404; Stone Ridge, NY 12484; High Falls, NY 12440; Rosendale, NY 12472;
Marbletown, NY; Walker Valley, NY 12588; Hurley, NY 12443; Wawarsing, NY 12489; Gardiner, NY 12525; Modena, NY 12548;
In Dutchess County, NY -
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, 12602, 12603, 12604; Arlington, NY; Fishkill, NY 12524; Fishkill Plains, NY; Van Keurens, NY; New Hamburg, NY;
Red Oaks Mill, NY; Glenham, NY 12527; HydePark, NY 12538; Hughsonville, NY 12537; Billings, NY 12510; Chelsea, NY 12512;
Lagrangeville, NY 12540; Wappingers Falls, NY 12590; Hopewell Junction, NY 12533; Pleasant Valley, NY 12569; Holmes, NY 12531;
Stormville, NY 12582; Poughquag, NY 12570; Beacon, NY 12508;
In Putnam County, NY -
Brewster, NY 10509; Mahopac, NY 10541; Mahopac Falls, NY 10542; Lake Carmel, NY; Carmel, NY 10512; Garrison, NY 10524;
Peekskill, NY 10566; Lake Peekskill, NY 10537; Putnam Valley, NY 10579; Cold Spring, NY 10516; Patterson, NY 12563;
Ludingtonville, NY; Farmers Mills, NY; Kent Cliffs, NY; Nelsonville, NY; Jefferson Valley, NY 10535; Mohegan Lake, NY 10547;
Shrub Oak, NY 10588;
PA Cities and Towns served
In Pike County, PA -
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328; Greeley, PA 18425; Lackawaxen, PA 18435; Lords Valley, PA 18428; Matamoras, PA 18336; Milford, PA 18337; Shohola, PA 18458;
In Wayne County, PA -
Beach Lake, PA 18405; Bethany, PA 18431; Damascus, PA 18443; Hawley, PA 18428; Honesdale, PA 18431; Lake Ariel, PA 18436; Lakeville, PA 18438; Milanville, PA 18443; Tyler Hill, PA 18469;
