Title 5 Inspections
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Title 5 Inspections

A Title 5 inspection is ncessary when a homeowner wishes to sell, refinance, or change the usage of their home. We offer free advice and recommendations on the least expensive options to repair your septic system.

RJ Lacombe provides approved state licensed Title 5 inspections. We will provide an accurate and honest evaluation of your septic system.

We inspect septic systems in accordance with 310 CMR 15.303. Please click here to view the Massachusetts Title 5 code, 310 CMR 15.000.

RJ Lacombe is not an installer of septic systems so you can be guaranteed a non-biased evaluation. Can you trust an installer to perform an unbiased Title 5 inspection?

Here are some frequently asked questions about Title 5 inspections.

Q: What are some examples of common septic system failures?
A:

If the municipal sewer service becomes mandated by the town

If the septic tank requires pumping more than 4 times per year

If the septic tank is metal

If sewerage backs up into the house

If leach field is below the water table

Q: What if my septic system fails Title 5 Inspection?
A: Title 5 allows up to two years before the completion of repairs. You should also contact your local board of health (BOH) as they will need to approve all upgrades and most repairs.
Q: How long is an inspection report valid?
A: Inspections are good for two years. However, if a system is pumped annually and the pumping records are available, an inspection is valid for up to three years.

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YP Reviews

William M. On 05.20.2017
A Lacombe service person arrived on time, promptly found my tank (I was not sure where it was) and the cover and got to work. He explained the tank pumping process and then gave me a full report on how...
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