Had a saturated drain field that the previous owner clearly ignored for years. Got 3 quotes and Torque was not the cheapest but they actually came out, looked at the system, and explained what they would do. Two guys, three days of work, and the yard looks better than before they got here. No surprises on the final bill. Will use them again.
SERVICE
Real Estate Septic Inspection done right.
Required by most Florida mortgage and title companies. Full system check with written report and photos.

ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Real Estate Septic Inspection in Southwest Florida.
Real estate septic inspections are required by most Florida mortgage lenders and title companies before closing a home with a septic system. The inspection has to be thorough, fast, and produce a written report the lender and title agent can accept without rework.
Torque performs state-certified septic inspections for closings across SWFL. We schedule fast, run the system through a full check, and deliver the written report and photos within 24 to 48 hours so closing does not slip.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Scope of work.
- Locate and uncover the tank lids.
- Liquid level, sludge depth, and scum layer measurements.
- Inlet and outlet baffle inspection with photos.
- Drain field condition check: surface water, settling, distribution.
- Pumping if requested or required by the buyer or lender.
- Written inspection report with photos, condition rating, and recommendations.
Timeline
Most inspections are scheduled within 2 to 5 business days. On-site inspection is typically 60 to 90 minutes. Written report delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
Warranty
The written report is a condition snapshot at the time of inspection. We stand behind our findings with photos and detailed notes you can take to closing.
Permits
Inspections do not require a permit. The report is for the buyer, lender, and title agent. Any repair work the buyer requests is quoted separately and would require its own permit if applicable.
WHY TORQUE
Six reasons SWFL picks us for real estate inspection.
Twenty years of real estate inspection work across Marco Island to Tampa. Locally owned, Florida State Certified, written warranty in your hand at closeout.
Closing-grade reports
Written format Florida lenders and title agents accept without rework. Photos, measurements, condition rating.
Fast scheduling
Most inspections booked within 2 to 5 business days. We do not let your closing slip.
24 to 48 hour report turnaround
Written report and photos delivered fast. Your title agent can move ahead.
Pump-included option
Bundle the inspection with a pump if the buyer or lender requires it. One trip, one bill.
Repair quotes if needed
If the inspection turns up issues, we can quote the repair on the spot. You decide whether to act.
Florida State Certified
License #CFC1432944. Two decades of real estate inspections across six SWFL counties.
HOW IT WORKS
Our process
Inspection
On-site assessment. We map the existing system, soil, and constraints.
Permit
County permit application and engineering review. We handle the paperwork.
Excavation
Careful excavation that protects your landscape and accessways.
Install
New tank, drain field, and connections installed to code.
Sign-off
County inspection, restoration, and your written warranty.
QUESTIONS
Common questions from SWFL homeowners.
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Our septic alarm started going off at 10pm on a Saturday in McGregor. Called and a real person picked up. Tech was at the house just after midnight, found the issue with the pump, had it fixed by morning. Wife and I were impressed they didn't try to upsell us anything we didn't need. Honest work.
We needed a septic inspection for the sale of my mother's house in Park Shore on a tight timeline. Torque scheduled us the next day, came out, did the inspection, and emailed me a clean PDF report I could send to the title company that afternoon. Realtor was happy. Title company was happy. Closing on schedule.
I manage four restaurants from Bonita Springs up to Sarasota and we have used Torque for grease trap service across all of them for over a year now. Show up when they say, never miss a quarterly. Paperwork for health inspectors is always tidy and emailed same day. This is what reliable service looks like.
Routine septic pumping for our place off Daniels. Got quoted half of what a competitor wanted and the guy who did the pumping took the time to show me where the lid was and what the levels looked like. Gave me a written summary at the end. Nothing fancy, just professional and fairly priced.
Bought a place on Marco and the inspection flagged a tank that was at the end of its life. Torque came out, looked at it, gave us a realistic timeline, pulled the Collier County permit, and replaced the tank with minimal disruption to the landscaping. Excellent communication start to finish.
SERVICE AREAS
Fourteen Southwest Florida cities. One team.
Fort Myers headquartered, serving from Marco Island in the south to Tampa in the north.
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