Inspector: Danny Zyrowski, Prestige Home Inspection LLC Cover Page
3045 Bay Port Road, Bay Port, MI Inspection prepared for: Home buyer
Real Estate Agent: Clients Agent - Real Estate Services Date of Inspection: 4/29/2019
Weather: Mostly sunny with mild temperatures @ 47 degrees. Inspector: Danny Zyrowski
License #NACHI08032703
5036 Fish Lake Rd, North Branch, MI 48461 Phone: 810-441-7666
Email: prestigeinspection@yahoo.com www.prestigehomeinspectionLLC.com
Inspection Site/Details
1. Schedule Inspection
• Actual start time: 8:30 am
• Approximate stop time: 11:00 am
• Client present during inspection.
• Buyers Agent present
2. Structure Details
23045 Bay Port Road; Home faces the north. County: Tuscola County
Municipality; Local Twp. Section # 08 Parcel: 009-010-045-185-00
School district: Bay Port area community schools Postal City: Bay Port
Area Code: 989
Single family; 1.5 story home.
Residential home listed as 1930, structure is 89 years of age. Home is listed as: 1,100 sqft above grade.
3-Bedrooms
1.0 Bathroom; 1 full bath. Vacant home.
3. Services & Payment
Quality water analysis for conventional loan requirement. 4-part test includes; total coliform bacteria, e-coli bacteria, nitrates and nitrites. Additional testing for arsenic was included.
Inspection service payment; PNC Bank cashier’s check # 251357
4. Location Site Measurement
Private well-head location;
1) Well head location to house: 60 ft south of house.
2) Well location to septic tank: approximate 52 ft to the old tank.
3) Well location to leach field: unable to accurately determine due to the ground being frozen. 4) Well location has the required distance of 10' inside the property line; Yes
--- Septic tank and leach field location;
1) Septic tank location to house: 4 ft south of house.
2) Septic tank location to leach field: unable to accurately determine due to the ground being frozen. 3) Leach field system to house: approximate 20 ft west side yard.
4) The septic system appears to be within the property lines.
On-Site Disposal System
1. Wastewater Routing
One Tank / One System: Yes
Separate gray & black water system: No
More than one sewer line leave the foundation: Not that could be determined. Sump pump in the basement: Yes
Interior ejector lift pump: No
Kitchen sink equipped with a garbage disposal: No Is there a water treatment system present: No
Does the washing machine discharge into the septic tank: Yes Type of interior drain system: Combination of cast and PVC type. Interior drain leak issues observed: No
2. Septic Tank Evaluation
Approximate septic tank size: 500-750 gallons Tank last pumped: Unknown
Septic tank type: Concrete, single compartment type. Type of access cover: Concrete lid
Access cover condition: Appears good Was septic tank pumped for evaluation: No Depth below grade: 14"
Septic tank access riser(s) present: No, standard concrete access cover. Evidence of septic tank leaking: No
Signs of any tank deterioration or cracks: None was observed during the evaluation. In - tank pump chamber present: No
Top scum layer: 10" plus
3. Septic Tank Components
Type of inlet pipe to tank: Unable to view the pipe due to deep top sludge layer. Condition of inlet pipe: Unable to view the pipe due to deep top sludge layer.
Equipped with inlet baffle: Not that could be determined due to deep top sludge layer.
Equipped with drop pipe outlet component: Unable to view or determine the component due to deep top sludge layer.
Outlet component condition: Unable to view the component/pipe due to deep top sludge layer. In-tank or out tank outlet effluent filter: Unable to determine if component was present.
Any indication of previous higher than normal levels of seepage in the tank: Yes, see inspector's evaluation comments.
Depth of liquid from inside top of tank: 10 inches. Was the tank pumped at the time of inspection: No
Signs of sewage flow back into the tank from the leaching fields: Not that could be determined. Is the system served by a pump and pump chamber: No
4. Leach/Drain field Evaluation
Property septic system type: conventional with absorption bed & trench. Any structure or impermeable surfaces located over the leaching area: No Were there signs of malfunctioning of leach field: See evaluation comments.
Does surface water, roof drains, or sump pump runoff drain onto the leaching area: No Is there a distribution box present: No
Was leaching field probed: Yes, an attempt was made to probe the ground. Due to frost/frozen conditions, the ground was to firm to probe.
Is there an expansion repair area available if needed: Likely
Was a more in-depth investigation of leaching system conducted: No Back pressure observed at drain field; No
Trees within proximity of the drain field; Yes, see inspectors comments.
Inspectors Evaluation
1. Well Performance Evaluation
Private well records from the Tuscola county Health dept were not available. No records on file.
Private well pump during the evaluation, the pump appears to function in a normal & typical fashion. Water pressure from the well pump appeared to be normal.
Exterior well casing (well head) was in good condition with a proper secured cover in place. Equipped with a composite bladder holding tank, the holding tank was in good condition.
Inline water filtration system present near the bladder tank. Filter cartridge need to be monitored for replacement to ensure adequate water pressure.
Hot water heater was present, unit show no signs of any issues.
2. Septic System Evaluation
Septic disposal records from the Tuscola county environmental health dept has no records on file.
The septic tank shows the tank has not been properly maintained. The tank has 10 plus inches of top scum layer, the outlet port/pipe was not visible for evaluation. Recommend contacting a local sanitation company to have the tank pumped/cleaned to ensure proper function.
Some fruit trees are planted in proximity of the septic leach field, its possible the drain field may have some damaged caused by the tree roots. Trees or shrubs should never be planted over or near the septic system. 1) During the home inspection & septic evaluation a load test was conducted. Less than 10 minutes of
running water, water had risen above the outlet of the tank and reached above the tank about 12 inches above. Typically, this would indicate a potential failing septic system, due to the ground be saturated due to snow melt and excessive rains for the past month.
2) Due to the age of the home and lack of maintaining the tank & periodic cleaning and trees in proximity of the drain field. There are concerns the septic system will need further evaluation for potential replacement. 3) The tank has a heavy top sludge layer which prevented any type of visual inspection without having the tank pumped. Proper components within the tank could not be determined during the time of the septic evaluation.
4) Recommend contracting a licensed sanitation specialist to pump the septic tank and preform a load test to properly evaluate the leaching field. It the system is in need of replacement, suggest obtaining some bids. Sanitation septic companies within the local area; Trisch Septic Service LLC; (989) 673-3980
Water flooding above the septic tank after 8-10 minutes of load test.
Trees or shrubs should never be planted over or near the septic system.
3. Disclaimer
END OF REPORT
Dear Home buyer .
Thank you for choosing Prestige Home Inspection to inspect your property at 3045 Bay Port Road, Bay Port, MI on 4/29/2019. We work hard to provide a professional and informative experience. Kind regards, Danny Zyrowski
License #NACHI08032703
