Septic System Stress Test

Portland / Vancouver Metro - The Dalles - Hermiston OR & Tri Cities WA

Get Peace of Mind with Speedy’s 28-Point Septic System Stress Test

Included with every septic pump job we complete
Septic Inspection and Stress Tests in Portland OR, Vancouver WA, and The Dalles 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 performs a 28-point Septic Stress Test with every home visit.

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 Visually Inspected

Having your septic system tested 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.

tree roots clogging distribution box on septic system — Tree roots in Distribution Box Line

tree roots in septic system — Tree roots removed from Distribution Box Line

failed septic tank — Septic Tank Failure

septic tank root intrusion into septic tank — Root intrusion into septic tank

septic line root intrusion — Septic line root intrusion

septic tank backup into home — septic system backup into home

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 code and operating properly.
Other metrics included in the Septic System 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

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.
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