Does my property has a septic tank?

Determining if your property has a septic tank can be done through a few methods:

1. Property Records: Check the property records or any documentation you have related to the purchase or construction of your home. Property records or house plans may indicate the presence and location of a septic tank.

2. Visual Inspection: Look around your property for any signs of a septic tank. Check for circular or rectangular access ports or covers in the yard. These covers are typically made of concrete or plastic and might be slightly below ground level.

3. Consult Previous Owners or Residents: If possible, try reaching out to previous owners or long-term residents of the property. They might have information about the existence or location of a septic tank. 

4. Local Authorities: Check for property records with local council.

5. Professional Inspection: If you're uncertain or unable to find any signs of a septic tank, consider hiring a professional to inspect the property. Westscan's professionals can help determine whether your property has a septic tank and where it might be located.

You may be able to identify physical signs of a septic tank on the property:

Manhole covers or access lids: Septic tanks have covers or lids that can be accessed for maintenance.

Drain field or leach field: Look for an area where wastewater might be filtered into the ground, often a grassy or open area with no structures built on it.

Pipes sticking out of the ground: Vent pipes or monitoring pipes may be visible.

Westscan offers a professional Inspection service to verify if property has a septic tank. We are able to provide details on location and condition of septic tank if it exist.

You can also review utility bills.  If the property isn’t connected to a public sewer, the absence of sewer charges on utility bills might suggest the presence of a septic tank.