Septic Tank Inspection in Texas
Whether you're buying a home, selling a property, or just want to know the true condition of your septic system, a professional inspection gives you the answers you need. Fix Septic Now performs comprehensive septic tank inspections across 40+ Texas cities with licensed technicians who know what to look for — and what most inspectors miss. We go beyond a basic visual check, evaluating your tank, pipes, distribution box, and drain field to give you a complete picture of your system's health. Most residential inspections in Texas run between $200 and $500 depending on scope. Available 24/7, including for time-sensitive real estate transactions. Call (936) 292-2926 and know exactly where your system stands.
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What is Septic Tank Inspection?
A septic inspection is a professional evaluation of your entire septic system to determine its current condition, identify existing problems, and flag potential issues before they become expensive failures. It's one of the smartest investments a homeowner or property buyer can make.
There are different levels of inspection depending on your needs. A basic visual inspection includes locating the tank, checking the access lids and risers, measuring sludge and scum levels, inspecting baffles and filters, and verifying that effluent is flowing to the drain field. This level of inspection is suitable for routine maintenance checks and gives a solid overview of system health.
A full inspection — often requested for real estate transactions — adds pumping the tank for a thorough interior assessment, checking for cracks, corrosion, and structural damage, inspecting pipe connections, evaluating the distribution box, and performing a drain field assessment including probing for saturation, checking for surfacing effluent, and noting any signs of failure.
In Texas, there's no state law requiring a septic inspection before a home sale, but many lenders require one, and any savvy buyer should insist on it. A failed septic system can cost $10,000 to $30,000 to replace — far more than the cost of an inspection. For sellers, having a clean inspection report removes a common obstacle from the closing process.
Texas-specific factors we evaluate include soil type and its impact on drain field longevity, compliance with current TCEQ and local health department regulations, age and material of the tank relative to Texas environmental conditions, and whether the system is appropriately sized for the home and household. Our inspection reports are detailed, written in plain language, and accepted by real estate professionals and lenders throughout Texas.
Signs You Need Septic Tank Inspection
You don't have to wait for something to go wrong to get an inspection. Here are the most common — and smartest — reasons to schedule one.
Buying a home with a septic system is the number one reason for an inspection. You need to know if the system works, how old it is, when it was last serviced, and whether it meets current regulations. Skipping this step has cost Texas home buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
Selling your home is another key time. A clean inspection report gives buyers confidence, speeds up the closing process, and prevents last-minute deal-breakers.
You've never had the system inspected since moving in. If you bought the home without an inspection or inherited the property, you should know what you're working with before a surprise failure.
You're noticing early warning signs — occasional slow drains, faint odors, slightly soft ground over the drain field — that aren't severe enough for emergency service but suggest something may be developing.
Your system is 15 or more years old. Older systems in Texas face increasing risk of tank deterioration, baffle failure, and drain field decline. An inspection establishes a baseline and helps you plan maintenance proactively.
Our Inspection Process
When you schedule an inspection with Fix Septic Now, our licensed technician arrives with the tools and knowledge to evaluate your system completely. We locate the tank, uncover the access lids, and measure sludge and scum layers. We inspect the tank interior — walls, floor, baffles, and pipe connections — looking for cracks, corrosion, root intrusion, and structural concerns. We check the effluent filter if one is installed. For full inspections, we pump the tank for a thorough interior assessment, inspect the distribution box, and evaluate drain field condition. After the inspection, we sit down with you and explain exactly what we found — good and bad — in plain language. You receive a written report documenting the system's condition, any issues identified, and our recommendations.
Septic Tank Inspection Pricing
Septic inspections in Texas typically cost between $200 and $500. A basic visual inspection with sludge level measurement falls at the lower end. A full inspection with pumping, interior assessment, and drain field evaluation runs toward the upper end. Real estate transaction inspections with a detailed written report are generally $350 to $500. We quote your specific inspection upfront with no hidden fees. Call (936) 292-2926 to schedule.