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For a lot of homeowners, the idea of scheduling a septic inspection comes with one big question. What are they actually going to do? It is a fair question. Most people have never watched a septic inspection before. They know it is important, especially when buying a home or dealing with septic problems, but they are not sure what the process looks like or what the technician is looking for.

Most homeowners have dealt with a slow drain at some point. Maybe the bathroom sink takes a little longer to empty. Maybe hair is clogging the shower drain. Maybe the kitchen sink starts draining slower after a busy holiday weekend. Usually, those problems affect a single fixture.

One of the most frustrating septic problems homeowners run into is not a dramatic backup or an obvious system failure. It is something much more confusing. You pump the tank. Everything seems fine. Then it feels like no time passes before the system starts acting up again.

It usually starts with a quick walk across the yard. Maybe you are taking the trash out. Maybe you are mowing the lawn. Maybe you are just enjoying a nice afternoon outside. Then you catch a smell.