Septic Tank Inspection

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Found that the septic tank needs to be pumped. How much $$ does that run these days?

 

[Chris0nllyn]

$250-$300

 

[luvmygdaughters]

We use Copseys in Mechanicsville to pump out the tanks at our two jobsites. Very Reasonable, $ 225.00

 

[Gilligan]

Septic tanks need to be pumped "regularly" to keep them functioning as designed. When you get yours pumped, a good technician will be able to tell from the amount of solids/sediment (and hopefully your record of the last pump out) how many years you should go between pump outs.

 

[glhs837]

One of the biggest parts can be finding and digging out the cap. If you can diy that part, that can save some dollars right there.

 

[General Lee]

Yes, its extra if they have to dig to access the caps.

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Septic tanks need to be pumped "regularly" to keep them functioning as designed. When you get yours pumped, a good technician will be able to tell from the amount of solids/sediment (and hopefully your record of the last pump out) how many years you should go between pump outs.

Oh, it's been a couple decades, at least.

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Cap was located, removed. Contents inspected. Yesterday. Cap replaced and re-covered with dug up yard. Yesterday. NOW, we wait.

 

[Chris0nllyn]

Oh, it's been a couple decades, at least.

If it's not used heavily, that could be okay.

As long as the solids settle out and don't get into the drain field, you should be okay. Good luck

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

If it's not used heavily, that could be okay.

As long as the solids settle out and don't get into the drain field, you should be okay. Good luck

It was used somewhat heavily since it was last emptied.....in early 1980-something. I know that septic tanks need to be pumped out more often than that, but I'm not in charge.