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Why Do I need a Title V Inspection? If you are selling your home in the State of Massachusetts and the buyer will be borrowing money from a bank, you will need the certificate in order to close on the property.
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How long is the Title V Certificate good for? 2 years. Or if you have proof of annual septic pumping the certificate is good for 3 years.* You must pump at time of inspection.
Tell us what Town the Property is in.
Got Questions? Set Appointment... title5inspection@yahoo.com
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Are there any tips on how I can have a better chance of passing?
Yes, avoid using bleach when washing clothes or pour bleach down the drain. As this will kill good bacteria. Have a separate drain for your washing machine. Avoid using powdered detergent. You could have your system "jet machine" cleaned. You could have good bacteria added to your system, which will eat away build up, however a properly running system produces bacteria naturally. Avoid house parties and company right before an inspection. Avoid long showers. Fix any leaking faucets. Use less water per flush, use less water overall. Avoid rain fall from getting into your system through covers. Avoid growing trees or large bushes above your septic system as roots will damage and clog the septic pipes. Your clogged pipes can be repaired with a snake, which has sharp rotating blades that cut away at any branches. Ventilate your system. Keep the pitch of your yard going away from the system so that a pool of water does not sit above. Have your septic tank pumped regularly, every 2 years, at the same time have your D-Box pumped and cleaned. Don't use a garbage disposal, remove it if you have one. The area above your system should be open and sunny. You can hire someone with an infrared camera that will go inside the pipes and film the blockage. Last but not least don't drive your car over the system.
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Is a Title V Inspection required for new construction? No
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What if the weather stops me from having a Title 5 Inspection, can I still sell my home?
Yes, if it is in the middle of a bad winter the Title 5 regulations allow the inspection to be done up to six months afterwards, provided the seller notifies the buyer in writing of the need to complete the inspection.
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More Title V Inspection info
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