Septic System Inspections in Red Lodge, MT

Our most detailed inspection option provides a full system assessment. Starting at approximately $900, comprehensive inspections include evaluation of the tank structure, sludge and scum measurements, inlet and outlet baffles, distribution box, drain field condition, and all pump and electrical components where present.

This is the inspection lenders and buyers rely on for real estate transactions, and the one we recommend when a system is showing symptoms and you need a definitive diagnosis. Reports are delivered within 48 hours, with rush options available for tight closing timelines.

A visual inspection provides an overview of your system's overall condition. Starting at approximately $475, this option is ideal for routine maintenance checks and general peace of mind between comprehensive inspections. We assess visible and accessible components, check for surface indicators of drain field distress -- soggy ground, effluent surfacing, unusually green grass -- and identify any immediate concerns worth deeper investigation.

Some problems can't be diagnosed from the surface. Using advanced camera technology, we inspect your sewer lines from the inside, locating root intrusion, bellied or broken pipe, grease and scale buildup, and blockages -- and marking exactly where they are so any repair is surgical rather than exploratory. Camera access is typically through a roof vent, clean-out, or toilet.

A camera inspection is especially smart before buying an older home around Billings, where original clay or Orangeburg sewer lines may be decades past their design life. Knowing the condition of the line before you close can save you thousands -- and if the footage reveals buildup or damage, our own jetting and descaling and excavation crews can complete the fix without bringing in a second company.