Real Estate Septic System Inspections

If you have entered into a purchase agreement to buy or sell a home, congratulations! Purchase agreements frequently require an inspection of the property's septic system, and we are highly qualified and specialize in providing prompt, expert and courteous service.

We provide this on-line form as a fast and easy way to submit preliminary information about a property to be inspected - this information is required before we can physically inspect the septic system. The information form can be submitted by either the seller, the listing agent or other authorized seller's representative. Just fill in the blanks and click on the "Submit" button, and it will be automatically transmitted to our office.

If you would prefer to print a preliminary information form that you can manually complete and then fax or mail to us, you can get the form here: Inspection Request Form - if you "left click" on this link, the form will open up in a new browser window or tab. If you "right click" on the link, you will see options to "save as" or "save target as" (the exact message depends on settings in your computer and browser), you can save the Preliminary Information Form on your computer.

Preliminary Septic System Information

All system inspections will be performed following PSMA/NOF standards. The standards embody a protocol which, when fully applied, evaluates every component of the system. All components of the onlot wastewater treatment system MUST be accessible at the time of the inspection.

It is the responsibility of the current owner/seller to have the tank lid(s) exposed and accessible prior to the inspection. NOTE: tank lids or manhole covers are typically made of concrete and are approximately 20-24" in diameter; inspections can NOT be completed thru a 4" or 6" pipe.

In the course of every inspection, the treatment tanks MUST be pumped, and the timing of the inspection must be coordinated with the pumping. The only way to inspect a treatment tank is immediately after it has been pumped out. The current owner/seller is responsible for pumping charges or any service call charges related to pumping, or being unable to pump due to unsatisfactory conditions.

If a hydraulic load test is needed, water from the property will be utilized to administer the test (for example, outside spigot or faucet).

If you would like Bailey's Inspection Service to pump the tank(s) please call us at (610) 621-6197 to schedule. All payments for pumping services are due at the time of the job. Do NOT have the system pumped prior to the inspection.

First and Last Name*

Realtor Name and Phone

Property Address*

Zip Code and Town*

Phones (up to 3 phones)*

Your Email Address

Confirm Email Address

Age of the house?*

Age of septic system?

Type of system?

Number of bedrooms & bathrooms?*

Is the structure currently occupied?*

If the structure is vacant, since when? (enter*
either "N/A" or approximate month and year)

Month and year system was last cleaned?*
(if unknown, say that)

Number of people living in the house?*

Any gray water discharges that do not
discharge into the septic system?

Do you have copies of permits
for additions, repairs, etc?

Are all tanks, manhole covers and*
pump tanks easily accessible?

Approximate distance in feet from*
driveway or road to tanks?

Is there a garbage disposal?*

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