Most council regulations don’t require that septic tanks have regular scheduled servicing, however, at HC Plumbing we strongly recommend an annual septic tank health check.

It’s good to have a septic tank checked annually to make sure the sludge level hasn’t built up too much (causing the tank to require pumping out) and to check that the baffles (the part that stops the sludge going into trench) hasn’t deteriorated to allow sludge into trench.

Sludge anywhere, doesn’t sound good, but sludge in your trenches can cause your trenches to stop taking on liquid and significantly shorten the lifespan (generally 15-25 years) of your trenches.

We have recently prepared this blog post on signs your septic tank might need to be replaced, but prevention is far better (cheaper and less messy), than a cure, so regular servicing and inspection of your septic is an investment in its longevity. 

HC Plumbing offers a septic tank health check. It is a basic 5 point check, in which we inspect the condition and performance of your septic tank, identifying any risks and providing recommendations to ensure the longevity and continued performance. 

To book your septic tank health check phone 0439 648 390.