Scheduled around your dates
Tell us when the listing goes live and we work backward from there. Same-week slots are normal; we keep a couple open for rush files.
Septic inspection
Clark County septic inspections for home sales
A Report of System Status has to be on file with Clark County Public Health before a septic home is listed. We inspect, pump and file it for you. $170 with pumping.
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Report of System Status
What the county needs before you list
Clark County requires a current Report of System Status on file before a home on septic goes on the market. It's an inspection, not a guarantee, and it has to be done by a certified inspector.
The report records the condition of the tank, baffles, distribution box and drain field, and whether the system shows signs of failure. The tank has to be pumped to inspect it properly, which is why we bundle the two.
We file the completed report with Clark County Public Health and send you a copy for the listing file. If we find something that needs repair, you hear about it from us the same day, with a straight price to fix it, quoted separately.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Report of System Status, with pumping | $170 |
| Pumping, on the tank's rated sizeDisposal included | $0.55 per gal |
| Filing with Clark County | Included |
| Repairs found during inspection | Quoted separately |
What we check
Every inspection covers
The county form sets the minimum. We look at everything on it and a few things that aren't.
- Tank and lids. Structural condition, water level, cracks, lid fit and riser access.
- Baffles and effluent filter. Present, intact and doing their job.
- Distribution box. Level, no roots, effluent splitting evenly to the lines.
- Drain field. Surface condition, soft spots, odor, standing water, vegetation.
- Pump chamber and alarm. Floats, pump operation and the alarm, on systems that have them.
- Written report with photos. Filed with the county, copied to you and your agent.
Agents
Working with listing and buyer's agents
Text us the address and the listing date. We'll get the inspection on the calendar and send you the filed report.
Filed and copied
We file the Report of System Status with Clark County Public Health and send the copy to you, the seller and the buyer's side on request.
Findings the same day
If the system needs work, you hear it from us by phone before the report is written, with a repair price quoted separately so nobody is surprised at the table.
Questions
Inspection questions
What sellers, buyers and agents ask most.
Does every septic home sale need a Report of System Status?
In Clark County, yes. The report has to be on file with Clark County Public Health before the home is listed. Cowlitz County has its own process; call us and we'll walk you through it.
Does the tank have to be pumped for the inspection?
Yes. You can't see the baffles, the walls or the outlet with a full tank. That's why the $170 inspection fee is quoted with pumping, and pumping is priced by the gallon on the tank's rated size.
What happens if the system fails?
We tell you what failed and what it takes to fix it, with a separate quote. Many failures are baffles, lids or a clogged filter rather than the drain field. Once repairs are done we re-inspect and file.
How fast can you get it done?
Usually within the week. If the listing date is close, say so when you call and we'll find the slot.
Who pays for the inspection?
Normally the seller, since the report has to exist before listing. Some buyers order their own inspection as well, which we're happy to do.