Terms and Conditions

Standard Septic Pumping Includes:

  • Assessment of the liquid level in the septic tank.

  • Pumping of the septic tank.

  • Visual inspection of the interior of the septic tank.

Additional Septic Pumping Charges & Conditions:

  • Hand Digging: Hand digging up to 24 inches to access the tank lid, for an additional fee of $125. 

  • Tank Location: If the tank cannot be located via probe within 10 minutes, a flushable locator will be used for an additional fee of $125. 

  • Machine Excavation: If the septic tank is deeper than 24 inches, machine excavation will be required. Spa Septic offers this service for an additional fee of $750 upon request.

Standard Septic Inspection Includes:

  • Up to 10 minutes to locate the septic tank.

  • Hand digging up to 24 inches to access the tank lid.

  • Assessment of the liquid level in the septic tank.

  • Pumping of the septic tank, up to 1250 gallons.

  • Visual inspection of the interior of the septic tank.

  • Verification of flow from the house to the tank (via flushing a toilet or running a faucet).

  • Inspection of the outlet line and distribution box, if accessible through the outlet baffle or cleanout, using a camera.

  • Flow test to assess drain field functionality.

Additional Septic Inspection Charges & Conditions:

  • Tank Location: If the tank cannot be located via probe within 10 minutes, a flushable locator will be used for an additional fee of $125. 

  • Machine Excavation: If the septic tank is deeper than 24 inches, machine excavation will be required. Spa Septic offers this service for an additional fee of $750 upon request.

  • Septic Tank size: additional $75 for 1500 gallons, additional $175 for 2000 gallons.

  • Distribution Box: If the distribution box cannot be visualized using the camera for any reason, Spa Septic can dig up the distribution box for an additional fee of $125. 

Inspection Limitations & Exclusions (that may prevent a full inspection):

  • Septic system design or installation issues that prevent proper access or assessment.

  • Inaccessible or improperly placed outlet baffles that prevent camera inspection.

  • Damaged outlet lines or distribution boxes that obstruct or limit visibility.

  • Tanks with compromised structural integrity where pumping would risk collapse or safety.

  • Homemade or non-code-compliant systems that hinder inspection.

  • Any obstruction, construction, or concealment preventing access to tank or components.

  • Full payment is due regardless of findings or outcomes.

Payment Terms:

  • Payment is due in full prior to or upon completion or attempted completion of the inspection, regardless of findings or limitations.

  • Inspections must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance or will be charged a $275 cancellation fee.