SEPTIC SYSTEM
INSPECTION
Need Help With?
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Routine Septic Inspection?
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Selling Your Property?
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Purchased a New Property?
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Smells Near Drains or Toilets?
We at Bob's Septic look at every aspect of your septic system carefully to make sure that its operating at peak efficiency. Regular maintenance and septic system inspections every 3 to 5 years help to generally extend the life of your system and save you money.
Our technicians are certified through the Iowa DNR and are qualified to complete general evaluations and Time of Transfer Inspections. Call now to learn more about these services. 515-262-9174.
Do you need Immediate Service? Skip the form and Call Now! When you call in to Bob's, you're Immediately Greeted by our friendly in office Customer Service Reps Katie or Kris!
HOW WE. GET. IT. DONE.
Certified Septic Inspection Companies in Central Iowa like Bob’s Septic will:
Locate Your Tank, Pump Your Tank if Needed, Inspect the Components, Check the Tanks Condition, The Baffles, Distribution Box, and Drain Field to Ensure Everything is Intact, Functional, and Compliant with Regulations.
A Septic Inspection Report is Created, Documenting all of this as well as results from a flow test, and Previous Maintenance History. After the Septic Inspection is Complete, all the data is compiled into a Detailed Report and is Sent Off to the Local County Inspector.
The Inspector Reviews and Determines if the Homeowners Septic Tank Passes and can continue running effectively or if it fails and needs to be replaced. Bob’s Septic specializes in these Septic Tank Inspections aka a Time of Transfer. We at Bob’s also specialize in Septic Tank Maintenance, Repairs, and Installs. Trust Certified Septic Inspectors with your home. We. Get. It. Done.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need a Septic Inspection or Time of Transfer?
9/10 times, in most cases if a septic tank is involved, the property will need a TOT (Time of Transfer) before it can be sold. However, there are a few exceptions to that rule. Those exceptions can be found in the Iowa Chapter 69 Code, and or by calling your county’s environmental department representative.
How Quickly Can We Schedule A Septic Inspection/ TOT (Time of Transfer)?
At Bob's Septic due to the nature/ time sensitivity of Selling your Property we often place Septic Inspections/ Time of Transfers at the top of our priority list.
When Should You Get A Septic Inspection/ (Time of Transfer)?
If you have a closing date; we often recommend our customers receive a time of transfer 2 to 4 weeks before closing.
How Long is the Septic Inspection/ (Time of Transfer) Good For?
​A Septic Inspection/ (Time of Transfer) is good for up to 2 years, unless the deed changes hands.