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Septic System Stress Test | 28-point Septic System Analysis

Speedy Septic provides comprehensive septic system evaluations with every septic pumping job. Contact us today!

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Included with every pump-out

The 28-point stress test

Done during every residential pump-out. If something needs a minor repair, we can often do it on the same visit.

Condition of the septic tank and cleanout

Tank draining properly

Tank lid properly sealed

Condition of the drain field

Drain field free of excess moisture, sewage or odor

Proper slope of the inlet line from the house

Sewage at the normal level and flowing

Signs of root infiltration

Internal tank plumbing in good shape

Outlet line at the proper slope

Pipes free of buildup

Condition of the distribution box

Distribution box draining properly

Solids present in the distribution box

A technician measuring sludge depth with a probe pole next to the tank.

Septic System Inspection & Stress Test

Get Peace of Mind with Speedy's 28-Point Septic System Inspection

Included with every septic pump job we complete

Failing sewage systems are expensive to repair or replace. Their performance and life span are directly dependent on how the system is operated and maintained. This is why Speedy Septic offers a 28-point Septic Stress Test with every home visit. Speedy Septic does not offer free septic inspections on homes that are for sale, however, we can provide competitive quotes on ensuring the homes septic system is in good working order.

To schedule a Septic System Stress Test, please call our office and mention this offer, or fill out the form below for a member of our team to call you back.

Why It's Important To Have Your Septic System Inspected

Having your septic system inspected at every pumping is important to avoid costly repairs in the future. Your home septic system is integral to your plumbing and sewage system working correctly, failure to do simple maintenance on the critical portion of your home's infrastructure can cause major headaches and emergencies, not to mention cause thousands of dollars in damages.

Below is a few examples of problems Speedy Septic has uncovered during our Septic System Stress Testing, problems that left unchecked could cause septic backups into a home, and cost thousands of dollars to repair.

Request a Septic System Stress Test!

To schedule a Septic System Stress Test, please call our office and mention this offer, or fill out the form below for a member of our team to call you back.

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Septic System Stress Test

What is a Septic Stress Test?

Speedy Septic’s stress test is an analysis. Unlike our comprehensive analysis, our 28-point Septic Stress Test is done quickly during any residential septic tank pumping. During this process, our technicians will identify your septic tank’s material, its size, and ensure it is up to DEQ code. Other metrics included in the Septic System Inspection & Stress Test include:

Condition of the septic tank and cleanout

Tank draining properly

Tank Lid properly sealed

Condition of the drain field

Drainfield appears free of excess moisture, sewage or odor

Proper slope of inlet line from the house to the tank

Signs of sewage above normal level and properly flowing

Signs of root infiltration

Internal tank plumbing adequate

Outlet line has the proper slope

Pipes free of buildup

Condition of the distribution box

Distribution box draining properly

Solids present in the distribution box

A technician kneeling at an open tank while the homeowner watches the inspection.

Septic System Stress Test

Common questions

All septic questions

What If My Septic Tank Doesn’t Pass the Stress Test?

We understand how important it is to have a properly working septic system. If after the stress test it is determined your septic system needs minor repairs, our technicians can oftentimes perform them during the same visit. This helps save you time and money by avoiding a second trip. If the needed repairs are more extensive, a quote will be provided. Speedy Septic’s Free Septic Stress Test has saved customers thousands of dollars and it’s one more way of proving we set a higher standard when it comes to septic system services in Oregon and Washington. Contact us today to schedule your septic pumping with free stress test!

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Columbia Gorge: 502 Washington St, Suite 202, The Dalles, OR 97058

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