Septic certification is an inspection of the existing onsite system, not a new permit by itself. We open what can be opened, check tank condition and performance, and document what we find so a buyer, seller, or lender is not guessing. If the system is failing, you get that in writing before close of escrow—not after the first backup.
California real-estate deals on unsewered property turn on the OWTS. A tank that has not been pumped, a crushed baffle, or a wet drainfield can kill financing or become the buyer’s problem the week after closing.
San Diego County may also require current documentation when a property is sold, remodeled, or reviewed for an ADU. A proper inspection is the record those reviews start from.
Solid State Septic performs certification and home-purchase inspections as a licensed C-42 contractor.
No. Certification documents the condition of the existing system. A permit is required to install, replace, or make major repairs. A failed inspection often leads to permitted work.
Yes, for small commercial properties that use an OWTS, subject to access and system type.
No. If the field is surfacing or the tank is unsound, the report will say so. That is the point of the inspection.
A limited visual check is possible. A useful certification usually needs the tank pumped so the interior can be seen.
Call (951) 418-9775. Timing depends on lid access, pumping needs, and escrow deadlines.
