Septic & Well Inspections
Septic Inspections
Septic failures are messy and expensive issues and are the single largest potential problem for potential rural property purchasers. Because this system is so important, we have partnered with a devoted team of certified professionals to provide detailed septic inspections. All our Septic Inspections are performed by InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors.
We test and provide a report on system function, including:
- Septic tank condition, size, capacity
- Functionality test of pumps, filters, floats & alarms
- Drain field and discharge flow
- Applicable code compatibility and deficiencies
- Diagnosis of typical failure issues
- Recommendations for applicable necessary repairs where required
Well Equipment Test & Inspection
Approved Inspection Services will confirm which type of well you have. Depending on the water table depth and the nature of the soil in the area, you may have either a drilled well, a dug/bored well, or a sand point well.
Drilled well: Draws water from deep groundwater aquifers, 10-20cm diameter, depth more than 15 meters
Dug/Bored well: Draws water from shallow groundwater aquifers, 60-120 cm diameter, Dug well depth- 3-9 meters, Bored well depth 9-15 meter
Sandpoint well: Draws water from shallow groundwater aquifers located in sandy area, 2.5- 5 cm diameter, depth less than 3 meters
Well Cap Inspection
Drilled Well
• We will Inspect the well cap to make sure it is not damaged or cracked. If it is, recommend contacting a licensed well contractor to have it replaced or repaired.
• We will make sure your well has a vermin-proof cap. If it does not, recommend contacting a licensed well contractor.
** Loose-fitting caps make wells a comfortable home for insects and vermin.
• We will make sure your well has a vermin-proof cap. If it does not, recommend contacting a licensed well contractor.
** Loose-fitting caps make wells a comfortable home for insects and vermin.
Dug/Bored Well
• Make sure your dug/bored well cap is built to keep out insects and vermin as much as possible.
• Make sure the cap is attached firmly to the casing.
• Make sure the vent is properly screened and is facing the ground. If not, contact a licensed well contractor for advice.
• Keep the well cap clear of snow, leaves, debris and other obstacles.
• Make sure the well cap sits on a casing that is above ground (30 to 40 cm) and exposed.
**Your well must be sealed to protect your well water from surface water and unwanted vermin.
• Make sure the cap is attached firmly to the casing.
• Make sure the vent is properly screened and is facing the ground. If not, contact a licensed well contractor for advice.
• Keep the well cap clear of snow, leaves, debris and other obstacles.
• Make sure the well cap sits on a casing that is above ground (30 to 40 cm) and exposed.
**Your well must be sealed to protect your well water from surface water and unwanted vermin.
Check The Annular Seal
• We will ensure the annular seal sealant has not shrunk, collapsed or cracked. If it has, recommend contacting a licensed well contractor.
• Filling gaps around the annular seal with bentonite, cement grout or concrete is a do-it-yourself fix for this.
**The annular seal serves as a barrier to run-off surface water that could otherwise travel down the outside of the casing and contaminate the aquifer.
• Filling gaps around the annular seal with bentonite, cement grout or concrete is a do-it-yourself fix for this.
**The annular seal serves as a barrier to run-off surface water that could otherwise travel down the outside of the casing and contaminate the aquifer.
Check The Well Casing
• We will make sure there is no damage, cracking, discolouration or rust on the outside of the well casing. If there is, contact a licensed well contractor for advice.
• We will, If you have a dug well, remove the lid carefully. (It is not recommended to remove the lid to inspect the inside casing if you have a drilled well or a sand point well.
• Once the lid of the dug well is removed, listen for water seeping into the well and use a strong flashlight to inspect the inside casing.
• Look for holes or cracks in the casing. If any are found, recommend contacting a licensed well contractor for more information.
• Check for signs of insect infestation. Never use chemicals and/or pesticides that could contaminate the groundwater.
• Look for leaking (stains) coming from casing joints. If any are found, recommend contacting a licensed well contractor for advice.
**Rust on the well casing could leave holes near the ground surface where run-off can seep into the well and contaminate the groundwater.
• We will, If you have a dug well, remove the lid carefully. (It is not recommended to remove the lid to inspect the inside casing if you have a drilled well or a sand point well.
• Once the lid of the dug well is removed, listen for water seeping into the well and use a strong flashlight to inspect the inside casing.
• Look for holes or cracks in the casing. If any are found, recommend contacting a licensed well contractor for more information.
• Check for signs of insect infestation. Never use chemicals and/or pesticides that could contaminate the groundwater.
• Look for leaking (stains) coming from casing joints. If any are found, recommend contacting a licensed well contractor for advice.
**Rust on the well casing could leave holes near the ground surface where run-off can seep into the well and contaminate the groundwater.
