We’ve lived here for 4 years now and we have NO idea of the last time the septic was pumped. Well ready or not tomorrow we’ll spend a couple hundred bucks and have it emptied. So at least we will have a date and see how long it will take before it needs pumped again.

In my ‘Home Inspectors’ class the question always comes up about how often should your septic tank get pumped. The correct answer is never if it’s working properly. Some people say at least every two years, but my Spring Hill house has not had the septic pumped in over 18 years now. If it’s not broke don’t fix it is the motto to live by!