When it comes to your septic system, it’s important to know exactly where your septic tank and the sewer lines that go to it are buried in your yard. For years, finding these components involved guessing where things might be, looking for some clues, and digging up the yard. However, that’s not the case any longer. Today, drone technology has changed the way that we find your septic system when it’s time for repairs and maintenance.

Aerial Imaging Offers a New Perspective

Drones allow for a literal bird’s-eye view of your property, which can reveal some clues about the location of a septic system that aren’t as visible from the ground. With the right equipment, we can identify subtle ground depressions, patchy grass growth, and moisture patterns that can point us in the right direction.

This is especially helpful on larger pieces of property where traditional methods of finding a tank would be time-consuming. Taking an aerial approach allows for a broad scan that narrows down the area quickly, saving both time and labor.

Ideal for Unmarked or Older Properties

Many older homes have septic tanks that were installed decades ago, long before permits and proper records were required. This can make it virtually impossible to determine where a septic tank is. Drones make it easy to search without doing any damage to the property, which is a must if the property is involved in a real estate transaction.

While new constructions and plumbing upgrades require permits and detailed reports today, that simply wasn’t the case decades ago. By using modern technology, like drones, we can provide a modern solution to an old problem.

Thermal Cameras Detect Hidden Clues

Some drones are equipped with thermal imaging technology that can detect temperature changes in the ground. Since septic tanks and leech fields usually retain heat differently than the surrounding soil, these temperatures can point professional plumbers in the right direction.

Thermal scans are especially useful when looking for a septic tank during cooler months, when the contrast between the warm system and the cool soil is more pronounced. By taking out the guesswork, we can get the job done faster than would have been possible only a few years ago.

Whether you’re selling your home, buying a home, or trying to schedule septic system maintenance for the first time, you can save time and money by utilizing drones to find your septic tank, leech field, and sewer lines. Or, if you suspect that you have a problem with your septic system, but you’re not sure where it’s located, a drone can help. Call Billingsley & Brooks Septic Tank Co to schedule a septic tank location in Greensboro, NC.