Anyone here an expert on septic tanks?

Primrosevilla

My first post so be gentle with me. The property I wish to purchase has a septic tank and has two drains feeding into it, one is blocked and the other is partially. The fall is too shallow for any velocity. Any suggestions on a permanent fix for this?

I would also like to extend the house sometime in the future but this septic tank is in the way . So how close can you build? Can you build over the top?

keystone

Primrosevilla wrote: »

My first post so be gentle with me. The property I wish to purchase has a septic that has two drains feeding into it, one is blocked and the other is partially. The fall is too shallow for any velocity. Any suggestions on a permanent fix for this?

If its a health issue invite the vendor to fix it or negotiate a price reduction to cover the cost of repair. You need a septic tank specialist to actually go see the problem and give you a price.

I would also like to extend the house sometime in the future but this septic tank is in the way .

Spunds like you need to keep looking for a more suitable property and walk away from this one. Time for your head to rule your heart.

Can you build over the top?

Nope.

Cheers

ormus

if the fall needs to be increased and the tank is too close to the house, it maybe better to resite the whole tank and lower it.
ie install a new one.

allow say 3k/5k.

diable

I would never ever buy a house with an American in it......... ;o))))

julianashcroft

Fall for a foul sewer should be 1 in 40. Any less and solids don't move much and any more and the solids get left behind by the fluid.

muckybutt

rather than fit a new septic tank have you thought about a Klargster treatment plant ?http://www.klargester.com/products/BioDisc-BA-BD.htm

27col

julianashcroft wrote: »

Fall for a foul sewer should be 1 in 40. Any less and solids don't move much and any more and the solids get left behind by the fluid.

You beat me to it julian.

Primrosevilla

Thankyou for all your suggestions, it has prompted me to consult a local drain service who has suggested first high pressure jetting for both sets of pipework followed by cctv survey with a cost in excess of £500 min.

It could simply be that the pipework has failed over time and just needs partial replacement.