{"id":2494,"date":"2025-08-20T07:54:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T12:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-valley\/?p=2494"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:41:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:41:01","slug":"adeq-septic-inspections-for-sellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-valley\/adeq-septic-inspections-for-sellers\/","title":{"rendered":"ADEQ Septic Inspections for Sellers"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re selling a house in Arizona right now, chances are it\u2019ll fly off the market. Arizona\u2019s real estate market is sizzling\u2014National Mortgage News ranks it third in the nation!<\/p>\n
Now, here\u2019s a tip: the ADEQ Septic Inspection Report stays valid for a solid six months from its issue date. So, the odds of your home not selling within that timeframe? Slim to none! But if it does expire, don\u2019t sweat it\u2014just give us a shout. We\u2019ll re-inspect pronto!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s all about showing your potential buyers that you\u2019ve got everything under control. Hand them a FUNCTIONAL ADEQ Report of Inspection. This document can really ease their minds, especially if it\u2019s their first time dealing with a septic system.<\/p>\n
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Your system may seem fine indoors, but trouble could already be hiding underground. Waiting until the last minute for an inspection could reveal larger repairs or replacements needing county permits, which currently take 30-60 days for approval.<\/p>\n
Common issues that lead to a \u2018NOT FUNCTIONAL\u2019 report include root infiltration, tank corrosion, drainage failure in the disposal field, and systems located under unpermitted structures.<\/p>\n
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We often receive ADEQ inspection reports from other companies claiming the septic tank didn\u2019t require pumping during the inspection. This is generally untrue. In most cases, pumping is necessary unless the tank contains only water without solids or floating material visible. Such cases are rare\u2014approximately 99% of inspected septic systems require pumping.<\/p>\n
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When a disposal field fails to absorb water properly during the load test, it indicates underlying issues that require further investigation. If problems with the seepage pit, trenches, or leach bed are found, replacing them becomes necessary. This process requires a County Alteration permit. Using any type of acid treatment in these systems is not just illegal\u2014it\u2019s harmful to the soil and surrounding environment. Acid can travel through water, damaging trees and soil over a large area. It\u2019s a costly and temporary fix, if it works at all.<\/p>\n
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The ADEQ Report of Inspection is a very thorough report that will explain the entire health of the septic system, but I also know for the general public, it can seem like you are reading a sci-fi article or something in an unfamiliar language. That\u2019s where HomeField Onsite Environmental is here to help! We have recorded a video that walks you step by step, each line item at a time and we explain the entire report to you.<\/p>\n