Bought a new house...septic tank problems. Warranty expires soon; how do I protect myself?

Question

I called the builder a couple of weeks ago, he sent someone out. The guy said our toilets were overfilling, then draining the excess off into the tank, which was putting too much load on the tank. Sounds like hogwash to me, but I gave it a week. Anyway, I called the builder again since I'm still having problems, but my warranty expires next month. I have nothing in writing to show that I'm having problems in the warranty period--it's all been between the builder and the guy who installed the tank. To make matters worse, my family and I will be out of the house (and not using the septic tank) for an extended period of time--right before the warranty runs out. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

tell ur builder u will be calling ur state building inspector and lic. board to report this and him. once u make the claim u r still covered until matter fixed. and do make that call! also call ur local health dept. and tell them u need their help, if they give u flack tell them ur calling the county commissioner

lic. gen. contractor

( tried to re-email it says "email not confirmed " plz send email back with ur email )

Answer 2

Toilets overfilling? Do you hear them running all the time? The float in the tank is suppose to shut off the water filling the tank when it reachs a propper ht. Thoughts?? Rent a port-o-let :)

Answer 3

I would request in writing an extension of the warranty to verify the problems are taken care of.

I don't agree with the diagnosis. If your toilets were running constantly you would have known it. If they weren't running constantly you shouldn't have a problem unless there are 2 dozen of you living in the house.

Answer 4

You should had an home inspection first.
Get the tank pumped out, the tank must be pump out every 5 years