Before the appointment
Collect the address, occupancy, last pump record, permit documents and any alarm or backup history. Brevard’s public resources may contain historical onsite sewage records.
Questions worth asking
Will the tank be pumped? Are baffles, lids and the accessible filter included? How is the drain field evaluated? Will you receive photographs and a written summary?
Real-estate timing
Order early enough to expose access, locate records and review follow-up recommendations before contractual deadlines. A clean report should still state limitations.
Common questions
What Palm Bay property owners ask
Is an inspection the same as a pump-out?+
Not necessarily. Confirm whether pumping is included and what components can be observed.
Where can I look for records?+
The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County links to historical OSTDS records and current permit resources from its construction-permits page.