Viking Environmental and Septic Services Blog

Buying your first home is a wonderful thing. Sure, the financial implications can be a bit stressful, and the stress of moving is always a reality, but finally having the opportunity to call a house YOUR home is such a moment of pride. 

During the process of purchasing a home, there are several things to get in order. Of course, there are the basics, such as getting preapproved and negotiating a deal with your real estate agent. Working with inspectors is another very important part of the buying process.

Once you sign a contract, you enter a due diligence phase where you have the opportunity to get the home appraised and inspected. Typically, the inspection is a standard 4-point inspection and includes:

• HVAC
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Roofing

But what about the sewer connections? The plumbing part of the inspection only covers what is inside of the house. The most effective way to inspect your home’s sewer lines is by getting a sewer scope inspection.

Having a backed-up septic tank is never a good experience. If you are one of the 25% of people in the US that own a septic tank, you are bound to experience a septic tank emergency at some point in your life. Having a good idea of how to diagnose a septic tank emergency and an understanding of what to do in an emergency is a great way to keep your sanity when it does inevitably happen. 

Septic tank woes have you concerned about the longevity of your system. Maybe it's time to get your tank pumped. Most tanks should be pumped every three to five years, and a pumped septic tank is a fairly straightforward thing to do. 

Septic tanks are essential for disposing of wastewater in areas where a central sewage system is not available. They work by allowing wastewater from your home to settle in the tank, where solids are broken down by bacteria, and the remaining liquid is slowly released into a drain field for absorption into the surrounding soil.