Title 5 inspectors in Scituate, MA (MassDEP-approved)
Sale of a home on septic generally needs a Title 5 inspection. Only a MassDEP-approved System Inspector's official form counts.
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In Scituate, a sale of a home on septic generally needs a Title 5 inspection by a MassDEP-approved System Inspector (SI). State baseline: inspection within 2 years before transfer (3 years if annual pumping records are in the report); weather delay up to 6 months after with written notice to the buyer; report to the Board of Health within 30 days. Source: Mass.gov. Always confirm local process with Scituate Board of Health (town Board of Health page; Board of Health often listed as 781-545-8725).
Inspectors listed for Scituate on the NEIWPCC roster
Pulled from the official NEIWPCC SI In-State PDF current as of September 10, 2026 (SI-Instate-9.10.2026.pdf). Town column is the inspector's listed town, not a guaranteed service area. Phone numbers are not printed on the PDF; confirm contact and availability before you book. SI is not the same as Soil Evaluator (SE). Verified against PDF on 2026-09-11. Scituate-listed count: 5.
| Name | Company / Assoc. | SI # | Expires | Listed town | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory J. Morse | (none listed) | 4270 | 6/30/2028 | Scituate | Confirm before booking |
| James Garfield | (none listed) | 14162 | 6/30/2029 | Scituate | Confirm before booking |
| James Mankewich | (none listed) | 14862 | 5/1/2027 | Scituate | Confirm before booking |
| John Landy | Morse Engineering | 14888 | 2/1/2028 | Scituate | Confirm before booking |
| Paul G. Gunn | (none listed) | 14392 | 6/30/2028 | Scituate | Confirm before booking |
Nearby towns (Cohasset, Hingham, Norwell, Marshfield, Duxbury, and others) also appear on the same PDF. Full extract lives in project data for expansion. Featured listing slots for private SIs: ask about the $49/mo row (not sold as Angi-style shared spam).
Ask Scituate Board of Health
- Any local overlay shorter than the state 2-year / 3-year window?
- How to submit Title 5 reports now (e-file fee, portal)?
- Do you keep pumping records or as-builts we can request?
We do not invent local bylaws. Confirm with BOH staff. Town health info: see linked Scituate Board of Health page.
Seller Packet ($12)
When inspection is required, family/refi exemptions, official form reminder, Conditional Pass limits (tank/d-box/pipe yes; SAS/cesspool no), BOH filing, questions to ask, pump-record checklist for the 3-year window. Big disclaimer: not legal advice.
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Need an inspection booked?
Tell us closing date, last pump, and cesspool vs tank. We forward to one SI (exclusive), not a blast list. Submissions go to nomadicforgellc@gmail.com.
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Not legal advice. Not affiliated with MassDEP, NEIWPCC, or the Town of Scituate. Always verify SI status on the current NEIWPCC PDF and confirm with your closing attorney and Board of Health. Sources: Mass.gov Title 5 guides; NEIWPCC SI list dated Sep 10, 2026.