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Serving the Willamette Valley

★ Septic Inspections ★

Clear Answers About Your Septic System

Buying, selling, or just want peace of mind — our inspections give you facts you can act on.

Real Estate Inspections

Buying or Selling? Get the Inspection Done Right.

In the Willamette Valley, many properties have older systems that haven’t been inspected in years. A proper inspection before closing protects buyers from surprises and gives sellers the documentation they need.

Our real estate inspection includes:

Andrew Stahr of Stahr Septic Service closely inspecting a residential septic system during a service call in Salem, Oregon — detailed, honest assessment included with every pump-out.

Maintenance Inspections

Know Your System Before Problems Develop

You don’t have to be in a real estate transaction to benefit from a septic inspection. Routine inspections catch small issues before they become expensive ones.

Before You Buy

Know exactly what you're getting. A working septic system is part of the value of rural property.

Before You Sell

Get ahead of the buyer's inspection. Address issues on your terms, not under closing pressure.

For Peace of Mind

Just moved in or haven't had service in years? Know exactly where your system stands.

Know the Signs

What to Do If…

Not sure whether you need a septic inspection? Here are the situations where getting one is the right call

You're buying a home with a septic system

Never buy a property without knowing the septic system’s condition. A pre-purchase inspection protects you from inheriting a failing or undersized system.

You're selling and need documentation

Real estate transactions in Oregon commonly require a septic inspection and pump-out. We provide written documentation suitable for your agent or closing attorney.

You don't know the system's history

Just moved in? Inherited the property? If you don’t know when the last pump-out or inspection occurred, a baseline inspection tells you exactly where things stand.

You've noticed intermittent backups or odors

Occasional slow drains or outside odors that come and go are easy to ignore — but they’re early warning signs. An inspection catches small issues before they become expensive ones.

Your household size has changed significantly

Added family members or more daily water use? Higher demand can stress a system sized for less. An inspection confirms whether your setup can handle the load.

It's been more than 5 years since any service

Oregon recommends pumping every 3–5 years. Past that window, a pump-out combined with an inspection gives you the full picture of your system’s current health.

Ready to Get Started?

Need a Fast-Turnaround Inspection?

We work with real estate timelines. Call us today.

(503) 400-8495