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NAWT Certified Inspector

Certified Septic Inspections & Use-Permit Testing

Thorough, independent property transfer diagnostics and certified paperwork required for smooth real estate closings across Colorado.

Verified Credentials: C10002733 NAWT Certified Inspector Fast Closing Turnaround Bonded & Insured 15 Years Experience

Official Property Transfer Inspections You Can Trust

Across the Colorado Front Range, selling a property with an active On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) requires a formal inspection prior to closing. At AB Septic, we provide the fully licensed evaluations needed to keep transactions moving smoothly.

As independent, certified NAWT Inspectors, our focus is providing an honest evaluation of the system's operational health. We deliver the structural findings required by local health departments to approve your county Use-Permit cleanly. Read our guide on buying or selling a home with a septic system and review the 5 red flags that fail a Colorado NAWT transfer inspection.

🏛️ Local County Regulations: What You Need to Know

Front Range counties enforce specific mandates during real estate transfers. We manage the technical paperwork to ensure closing compliance:

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    Boulder County: Requires a formal Property Transfer Certificate prior to closing. (Note: The county assesses a processing fee separate from inspection costs).
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    Morgan County: Requires an official Property Transfer Acceptance document via JCPH before title transfer.
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    Weld, Larimer & Adams Counties: Require transfer evaluations to be performed strictly by a National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) certified professional.
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    Arapahoe County: Requires an official Use Permit property transfer evaluation via Arapahoe County Public Health prior to real estate closing.

📋 Our Comprehensive Evaluation Protocol

A valid transfer inspection goes far beyond looking into an open lid. Our multi-point evaluation assesses every mechanical and structural component:

NAWT certified septic inspection equipment and sewer scope camera
Inspecting interior tank baffle and effluent filter stack
  • Locating, uncovering, and mapping the entire treatment layout.
  • Checking concrete integrity, dividing walls, and sanitary baffles for hydrogen sulfide gas corrosion.
  • Testing operational liquid levels, electrical alarms, control panels, and submersible pumps.
  • Examining absorption trenches to verify lateral line flow and rule out soil saturation.

Following testing, we provide an official findings report directly to you, your real estate agent, and the governing county health department.

If issues are identified, our technicians perform targeted septic component repairs, drain field restorations, structural tank replacements, and complete new septic installations.


Frequently Asked Questions

Can you sell a house with a failing septic system in Colorado?

Yes, typically via a Conditional Property Transfer. If an inspection reveals a failing system, counties permit closing if the buyer signs an agreement accepting responsibility to complete the required septic repairs or replacement within 365 days of closing.

Does the septic tank need to be pumped for a NAWT transfer inspection?

First, our inspector tests operational liquid levels and flow while the tank is at normal operating volume. Once flow diagnostics are complete, the tank must be pumped empty so the interior concrete walls, baffles, and structural integrity can be visually inspected.

How long is a Colorado septic transfer inspection valid for closing?

In most Front Range counties, an official NAWT property transfer inspection report and Use Permit remain valid for 6 to 12 months from the inspection date, depending on specific county public health rules.


📍 Top Inspection Service Areas

We deliver fast-turnaround NAWT transfer inspections across the Front Range:

When Is An Inspection Needed?

  • • Active Real Estate Property Sales
  • • County Property Use / Bedroom Additions
  • • Refinancing / Lender Requirements
  • • Routine Long-Term System Monitoring

Need a Quick Closing Date?

Under contract and need your NAWT evaluation scheduled quickly? Call us directly to lock in an inspection slot.

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Book Certified Septic Inspection

Need a rapid turnaround on a Time of Sale inspection to secure a closing date? Send your details and we will confirm scheduling immediately.

📞 720-883-3390

📍 16570 Timber Cove St
Hudson, CO 80642

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Our Colorado Service Coverage

Weld County

Boulder County (Office)

Larimer County

Adams & Broomfield

Morgan County

Arapahoe County