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Septic Inspections in Kendall, FL

A septic inspection in Kendall checks a system that is typically 40 to 50 years old: the median home in this unincorporated area was built in...

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Septic inspections in Kendall: the short answer

A septic inspection in Kendall checks a system that is typically 40 to 50 years old: the median home in this unincorporated area was built in 1978, and 55% before 1980. The EPA recommends an inspection at least every three years, and it is the first thing to ask for when buying a Kendall home on septic.

Kendall is part of unincorporated Miami-Dade, where most of the county's septic systems are. The County's 2018 study found 64% of unincorporated residential septic parcels already reaching peak groundwater within 42 inches of the surface. An inspection here pays attention to the drain field's behaviour after rain, not only to the tank.

Septic inspection tools on a tarp beside an open green riser: a sludge measuring tube, a flashlight, a camera reel and a probe rod
Illustration Septic inspection tools on a tarp beside an open green riser: a sludge measuring tube, a flashlight, a camera reel and a probe rod.

Because Kendall is unincorporated, you can also check sewer availability for the lot on the County's iWASD Connect map. A buyer who learns that sewer abuts the property may prefer to budget for a connection rather than a septic replacement later. All existing systems should have been registered with DERM by 1 January 2024.

What the numbers say about Kendall

  • Kendall's median home was built in 1978, and 55% of homes were built before 1980. (U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024)
  • Kendall is unincorporated Miami-Dade, which held 78,064 septic parcels in the County's 2020 billing data, 59% of the county total. (Miami-Dade WASD, 2020 data)
  • Across unincorporated Miami-Dade, the County's 2018 study found 42,064 of 65,386 residential septic parcels (64%) already reaching peak groundwater within 42 inches of the surface. (Miami-Dade, 2018)
A 1970s ranch home with a carport beside a lake with a fountain, a white cleanout and a green septic lid in the front lawn
Illustration A 1970s ranch home with a carport beside a lake with a fountain, a white cleanout and a green septic lid in the front lawn.

How we handle inspections in Kendall

  1. We open and measure the tank and check the tees, baffles and any effluent filter.
  2. We run water and look for signs that the drain field is saturated.
  3. We check whether the lid is accessible and whether a riser would help.
  4. You get plain findings: sound, needs a repair, or close to replacement.

Most residential inspections in Florida cost $200 to $600; a real estate inspection about $250 to $500. (Septic & Well Pro, 2026)

Septic inspections in Kendall: questions

What does a Kendall septic inspection cost?

Most residential inspections in Florida cost about $200 to $600, and a real estate inspection about $250 to $500. Digging up a buried lid can add $50 to $200.

Can a Kendall inspection tell me if I should connect to sewer instead?

We will tell you what condition the system is in. You can check whether sewer abuts the lot on the County's iWASD Connect map, and weigh a connection against future septic work.

Sources

Last updated: October 28, 2026. Facts and figures on this page come from these sources, opened on October 28, 2026. Prices are typical published ranges, not a quote.