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Septic inspections in Colchester, CT

A camera inspection of your septic system with a written report and recommendations. Built for home sales, refinancing and peace of mind.

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East CT · call or text(860) 292-0484
Inspection prices
Pick your inspection
Starting prices
  • Full inspection with cameraFrom $450
  • Deep system, with excavationFrom $1,110
  • Visual check onlyFrom $125
  • Commercial systemFrom $1,416
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Book it with your pump-out and save 10% on both.
From$450Full camera inspection
2FTOf hand digging included
10%OFFWith a same-day pump-out
3Inspection levels

What is included

What we inspect.

  • Tank and bafflesWe open the tank and check the inlet and outlet baffles, the walls and the liquid level.
  • Underground cameraA camera goes down the lines to find cracks, roots, sags and blockages you cannot see from the yard.
  • Plumbing inside the houseA visual check of the interior plumbing that drains to the septic system.
  • Up to 2 feet of diggingReasonable hand digging to reach the lids and components is included in the full inspection.
  • Flow and dye testOn deeper systems, a 20-minute flow and dye test when needed to see how the field takes water.
  • Written reportA detailed report on the condition of the system, with recommendations, ready for buyers and lenders.
Drainworks crew opening up a septic system beside a Connecticut home
Investigating a septic system before a sale

Starting prices

Three levels. One standard.

Pick the inspection that fits your situation. Every level ends with a report you can hand to a buyer, a lender or your health district.

Inspection with a pump-out
10% off both
New system consultation
From $299
Septic inspection starting prices · Drainworks 2026 pricebook
ServiceWhat it coversStarting at
Level 1 inspection
Most homes
 Camera inspection, interior plumbing check, up to 2 feet of hand digging and a detailed report.
From$450
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Level 2 inspection
Deeper systems
 Everything in Level 1, plus machine excavation for deep components and a flow and dye test as needed.
From$1,110
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Visual inspection
Quick look
 Accessible components only. No pumping, digging or probing, and no evaluation of how the system performs.
From$125
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Commercial inspection
Businesses
 Location and assessment, camera inspection of the leach field and a detailed report.
From$1,416
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Sewer lateral video
Real estate
 A camera inspection of the sewer lateral with a report for a real estate transaction.
From$299
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Inspections describe the condition of the system on the day we inspect it. They do not guarantee how it will perform in the future. Member prices are for Septic Plan and Family Plan members. Starting prices from our 2026 pricebook. A real person confirms your price before anything is scheduled.

How it works

Locate. Open. Film. Report.

Most Level 1 inspections take about two hours on site.

  1. 01

    Locate

    We find the tank and the field and uncover what we need to see.

  2. 02

    Open

    The tank is opened and the baffles, walls and liquid level are checked.

  3. 03

    Film

    A camera runs the lines to find cracks, roots and blockages.

  4. 04

    Report

    You get a written report with the condition and our recommendations.

Connecticut rules

Buying or selling?

Connecticut does not require a septic inspection to sell a house, but most buyers and lenders ask for one. Here is how to plan for it.

  • TimingBook early in the contractInspections need dry access to the lids. Book within the first days of your inspection window.
  • PumpingPump at the same visitPumping during the inspection shows the tank empty and saves 10% on both services.
  • RecordsAsk the health districtYour local health district may have the original system plans on file. We use them to find components faster.
  • RepairsGet repair prices in writingIf the inspection finds a problem, you get a written price for the fix to use in negotiations.
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Questions

Septic inspections, answered.

Answers from licensed plumbers and septic installers. Still unsure? Call East CT at (860) 292-0484.

How much is a septic inspection in Connecticut?
A full Level 1 inspection with an underground camera and written report starts from $450 at Drainworks. Deeper systems that need excavation start from $1,110. A visual-only check starts from $125.
Is a septic inspection required to sell a house in Connecticut?
Not by state law, but most buyers and mortgage lenders ask for one before closing. Our reports are written for real estate transactions.
Should I pump the tank during the inspection?
Yes, when you can. Pumping lets us see the whole tank and the baffles clearly, and you save 10% when you book both on the same visit.
How long does an inspection take?
About two hours for a Level 1 inspection on a typical home. Deep or hard-to-find systems take longer.
What happens if the inspection finds a problem?
You get a written price for the repair. Baffle repairs start from $850 and distribution box replacements from $750.

Membership

Out of sight, out of mind.

Like automatic oil delivery for your septic system. We inspect the tank every year and pump it every other year, without you keeping track.

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Septic Protection Plan

Septic only
Worry-free, automatic septic maintenance
$24.16per month · 24 months

Or $579.76 paid up front for the full term.

  • Automatic pump-out every two years
  • Yearly inspection and filter cleaning
  • Priority emergency service, no overtime charges
  • 12 inches of digging included
  • 5% off future septic installs
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Related services

The same crew handles every pipe on the property, from the well to the leach field.

From $446Septic pumpingPriced by tank sizePrices and details → From $348Septic tank repairBaffles, risers, covers and pipesPrices and details → From $750Leach field repairJetting, D-boxes and new fieldsPrices and details → From $299Sewer camera inspectionSee inside the linePrices and details →

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Camera inspections with a written report across eastern Connecticut, from $450.

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