Septic System Inspections in Shepherd, MT

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.

Buying or selling a home? Choose the comprehensive inspection -- it's the only option detailed enough to satisfy lenders and give buyers real confidence, and on homes more than a couple of decades old we recommend adding a sewer camera inspection of the main line. Just want an annual health check on a system with no symptoms? The visual inspection covers the key indicators at less than half the cost. Chasing a specific problem -- recurring clogs, slow drains, odors? Start with the camera: seeing inside the line usually identifies the culprit in a single visit.

If you're not sure which fits your situation, call us and describe what's going on. We'll recommend the least expensive option that actually answers your question -- and if a visual inspection turns up something concerning, its cost can inform whether stepping up to a comprehensive assessment makes sense.