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Septic Inspection in Shafer

Septic inspection for homes on a private septic system (SSTS). We camera-scope the sewer line from the house toward the tank, looking for roots…

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Shafer · Chisago County

Septic Inspection in Shafer

Septic inspection for homes on a private septic system (SSTS). We camera-scope the sewer line from the house toward the tank, looking for roots, sags, cracks and separated joints, and we coordinate the licensed SSTS compliance inspection through our licensed partner, so it is one booking and one schedule for you. Many Minnesota counties require a compliance inspection when a home with a septic system is sold.

Shafer is a small farm town of older homes and new growth near the St. Croix valley. Housing here runs to older farm-town homes and new growth, across the old town core and the newer subdivisions toward Highway 8.

Septic systems in Chisago County

Chisago County requires an inspection of the septic system before a property is sold or conveyed. A system installed and inspected by the county holds a valid certification for 5 years, and an older system certified compliant by the county or a state-licensed inspector holds one for 3 years. Since a June 2026 ordinance amendment, state-licensed private inspectors can perform these inspections. We camera-scope the sewer line and coordinate the inspector in one booking.

County facts checked September 2026 against: Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Health, mda.state.mn.us, chisagocountymn.gov.

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What does your septic inspection include?
Two parts. We run a camera through the building sewer from inside the house toward the tank and record its condition: roots, cracks, sags, separated joints and blockages. We also coordinate the licensed SSTS compliance inspection of the tank and soil treatment area, so the whole septic picture is booked and scheduled together.
Is a septic inspection required when a house sells in Minnesota?
It depends on the county. Many Minnesota counties require a compliance inspection at the time of sale; others require one only in shoreland areas or leave it to the lender. Ask the county's environmental services office early, because a failing system can change the terms of a sale.
Can I book the septic inspection with the home inspection?
Yes. Book it as an add-on and we schedule the line scope and the compliance inspection around your home inspection, so the results land inside your inspection window.
What are signs of septic trouble?
Slow drains throughout the house, gurgling, sewage odors indoors or in the yard, wet or unusually green spots over the drainfield, and backups in the lowest fixtures. Any of these calls for a scope and a full evaluation before closing.
Does Chisago County require a septic inspection at sale?
Yes. Chisago County requires an inspection before point of sale or conveyance. No new inspection is needed if the system was county-permitted and inspected within 5 years, or certified compliant within 3 years. State-licensed private inspectors can now do the work. We scope the sewer line and coordinate the inspector as one booking.
Do you cover Shafer?
Yes — both the older farm-town core and the newer subdivision growth get a full local inspection.
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