Title 5 inspections
Required before most home sales in Massachusetts. By law, the inspection must be done by a MassDEP-approved System Inspector, and the report goes to the local Board of Health.
Title 5 inspectionsSeptic referrals for Swansea, MA
Get help with septic pumping, Title 5 inspections & repair in Swansea
Selling your home, buying one, or dealing with a slow drain? Tell us what you need and we'll pass your request to an independent septic provider that serves Swansea, when one is available.
Free referral service. We connect you with independent local septic providers — we don't do the work ourselves.
- Free to request
- No obligation
- Providers quote you directly
What you can request
Septic services for Swansea homeowners
Swansea does not have a town-wide public sewer system, so many homes rely on private septic systems. (The town is planning a sewer collection project along the Route 6 corridor.) These are the most common septic needs.
Septic pumping
Regular pumping helps keep solids out of the leach field — the most expensive part of the system to replace. Annual pumping records can also extend a passing Title 5 report.
Septic pumping
Repair & replacement
Baffles, pipes, distribution boxes, pumps and full leach field replacement — including upgrades required after a failed Title 5.
Repair & replacement
Selling a home in Swansea?
Don't let the septic hold up your closing
Under Title 5, a home on septic generally needs an inspection within two years before it changes hands. A passing report can be used for up to three years if the tank was pumped at least once a year and you have the records.
- Start early. Arrange the inspection soon after you list, so there's time to deal with anything before the buyer's deadlines.
- Locate and uncover. The inspector finds the tank and distribution box and opens the covers.
- Inspect and report. The system is checked on the state form, and the report is sent to the Board of Health within 30 days.
Warning signs
Common signs your septic system needs attention
- Sinks, tubs or toilets draining slowly — especially on the lowest floor
- Gurgling pipes or a sewage smell inside or near the tank
- Wet, spongy or unusually green grass over the leach field
- Sewage backing up into a basement drain or shower
- It's been more than three years since the tank was last pumped
Sewage backups are a health hazard. Limit water use — hold off on laundry, dishwashers and long showers — until a septic professional has checked the system. Not every symptom means the system has failed; a clogged pipe, baffle or filter can cause similar problems.
Towns this site covers
We accept requests from these towns. Whether a provider can take a particular job depends on the provider.
- Swansea
- Somerset
- Rehoboth
- Seekonk
- Dighton
- Fall River
Common questions
Is Swansea Septic a septic company?
No. Swansea Septic is a referral service operated by Jeshurun & Co LLC. We do not perform septic work. We pass your request to an independent septic provider that serves your area, when one is available, and that provider contacts you directly.
Do I need a Title 5 inspection to sell my house in Swansea?
In most cases, yes. Massachusetts Title 5 generally requires a septic inspection within two years before a home on a private system is sold or transferred. A passing report can be used for up to three years if the system was pumped at least once a year and you have the records.
How often should a septic tank be pumped?
State Title 5 rules say pumping is typically needed at least once every three years, and every year is recommended for homes with a garbage disposal. Pumping is also needed whenever sludge or scum builds up past set limits.
What happens if my system fails Title 5?
Title 5 requires a failed system to be repaired or upgraded, in most cases within two years, under a plan approved by the Board of Health. Title 5 does not say whether the buyer or seller pays; that is negotiated.
Free, no-obligation request
Request a septic quote in Swansea
Tell us what you need — a Title 5 inspection for a sale, routine pumping, or a repair. We'll pass your request to an independent septic provider that covers your area, if one is available. That provider contacts you directly to discuss pricing and scheduling.
Free referral service: Swansea Septic is run by Jeshurun & Co LLC and is not a septic contractor. Independent providers set their own prices and schedules, and availability isn't guaranteed.
Prefer to talk? Call (857) 301-8541