Septic Tank Installation

Whether you are moving into a rural area or building a new home in an area not served by public sewers, chances are that you will already have a septic tank installed or will need to consider a septic tank installation.

Septic Tank Installation and Regulations

Check with local and state agencies to find out the regulations concerning a septic tank installation. The laws can vary greatly around the country. Make sure your septic system design and installation plan is approved by the local board of health.

A septic tank contractor will need a professional design of your septic system to know exactly what installing your septic tank and system entails. All the materials required, the location, shape, size and capacity of the septic tank should be specified on the design.

Be sure to get a price quote for the entire project that includes cost of all materials and labor.

Preparing the Lot for the Septic Tank and Septic System Installation

The site where your septic tank contractor is going to install the septic system and tank needs to be accessible for the trucks and equipment the contractor will need to bring in.

The Septic Contractor is going to need to get excavation equipment and large trucks into the site. Have the contractors look the site over so there are no surprises. Your lawn will eventually recover, so be ready to sacrifice your landscaping for a while.

The Cost for a Septic Tank Installation

Be aware that if your new home lot is with difficult soil conditions, or an unusual layout, you may need to install a more complex septic system that will cost more than your average septic tank installation.

The total job could cost between $4500 to $25,000 for a typical septic system install, and maybe much more for a difficult septic system installation. The more complex the septic system is, the more important it is to find the right septic contractor for the job.

There are a number of different materials and components needed for a septic system, including the septic tank and related components like crushed stone and PVC piping. It is best for the homeowner to leave it to a professional septic contractor to order the required materials.

Hiring a Septic Contractor

Keep in mind that most plumbers do not get involved with a septic tank installation, although many plumbers will be able to make the needed connection to your home's drainage system. Well who do you call to install a septic tank?

If you are fortunate, you may have relatives, or neighbors who can recommend a Septic Contractor or an excavation contractor since many have experience installing septic tanks and systems. When personal recommendations are not available, you have to be extra diligent.

Local resources like the local board of health may have a list of contractors for you to consider.

Septic Tank Maintenance

If you need to a new septic tank installed, it may be because the original septic tank is too old, damaged or just outdated and to far gone to be pumped or fixed.

Proper septic system or septic tank maintenance can help extend the life of your septic tank and help you avoid the costly expense of a brand new septic tank installation.

Getting your septic tank inspected regularly by a professional will help discover any septic tank problems early so that you can address them before they cause further damage. Septic drain fields should also be inspected to make sure of the entire septic system is working as it should.

Obviously you should also get the septic tank pumped out every few years depending on how many bathrooms and people living in the home, it may vary somewhat. As always, hire a professional septic contractor to make sure you are getting the best advice.