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Septic and sewer job checklists

New septic system install, sewer line install / tie-in, septic pump / alarm replace, sewer line replace and more. Here are the common steps for 10 septic and sewer jobs.

Pick the job you are on. Run down the steps. Print this page for the truck. In the app, pick septic and sewer as your trade and these jobs load as your checklist, next to your before, during and after photos.

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New install

New septic system install

  • Soil test and permit on file
  • Utilities marked (811 ticket)
  • Tank set
  • Drain field
  • Lines connected
  • Inspection
  • Backfill and restore

Sewer line install / tie-in

  • Utilities marked (811 ticket)
  • Trench
  • Pipe laid at grade
  • Cleanouts
  • Inspection
  • Backfill

Replace / 1-for-1 swap

Septic pump / alarm replace

  • Power off
  • Old pump out
  • New pump set
  • Float & alarm tested
  • Runs
  • Lid secured

Sewer line replace

  • Utilities marked (811 ticket)
  • Excavation or trenchless
  • New line
  • Connected
  • Camera verified
  • Restore

Repair / service call

Pump / clear line

  • Access opened
  • Pumped / snaked
  • Flow verified
  • Caps secured
  • Site restored
  • Care notes

Septic backup call

  • Cause found
  • Tank pumped
  • Line cleared
  • Flow tested
  • Cleanup
  • Care notes

Drain field repair

  • Utilities marked (811 ticket)
  • Problem area found
  • Excavated
  • Repaired
  • Tested
  • Backfilled
  • Photos

Renovation / remodel

System upgrade (tank / field)

  • Assessment
  • Permit
  • Old parts removed
  • New parts installed
  • Inspection
  • Restore

Inspect / maintain

Septic pumping / maintenance

  • Lids located
  • Tank pumped
  • Levels noted
  • Baffles checked
  • Lids secured
  • Next pump date

Septic inspection

  • Tank & field checked
  • Levels
  • Photos
  • Findings
  • Report
  • Shared

Use these as a base. You know the job best, so add or skip steps to fit it. You are responsible for the work and the customer info you collect. See the Terms.

Not sure which photos to take? See the septic and sewer job photo checklist. Want these as a print-ready book with a sheet per job type? That is a trade pack, on the pricing page.

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