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Septic Inspection in Stillwater

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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Stillwater · Washington County

Septic Inspection in Stillwater

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.

Stillwater is a historic St. Croix River town with hillside Victorians and steep bluff lots. Housing here runs to hillside Victorians and historic riverfront homes, across the bluff neighborhoods above the St. Croix and the historic downtown.

Septic systems in Washington County

Washington County's septic page says a compliance inspection is required before selling or transferring a property with a septic system. It is not required if a compliance inspection was completed within three years, or a new system was installed within the last five years and has a valid certificate of compliance. A licensed compliance inspector must do it. We camera-scope the sewer line from the house and coordinate that inspection, so it is one booking.

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

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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 Washington County require a septic inspection to sell?
Yes. The county says a compliance inspection is required before selling or transferring a property with a septic system, unless one was completed in the last three years or a new system with a valid certificate is under five years old. We coordinate the licensed inspector with our sewer scope.
Are Stillwater's historic homes harder to inspect?
They demand experience with period construction and steep, erosion-prone lots — both of which we know well.
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