When it comes to installing or replacing a septic system, knowing what to expect can ease the stress of construction. At Pro Flow Excavating & Septic, we believe in total transparency and clear communication. Whether you've just purchased property for your dream home or you need an aging system replaced, our process is designed to be seamless, compliant, and customized specifically to your property's needs.
Here is a look behind the scenes at our step-by-step design and installation process.
How We Build Your Septic System
Designing and installing a septic system requires careful planning, environmental evaluation, and strict adherence to local regulations. Every property is unique, which is why we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Here is exactly what happens when you partner with us:
The Initial Consultation:
The process begins the moment you reach out to us. We'll discuss your current situation—whether you are planning a new build on a raw parcel of land or replacing an existing system that has reached the end of its lifespan.
Comprehensive Site Visit:
Next, we schedule a visit to evaluate the property in person. During this walkthrough, we examine critical factors such as the parcel size, topography, elevations, tree coverage, accessibility for our heavy equipment, and existing drainage characteristics.
If it's a new build, we will review your building plans to understand exactly where the house, driveway, well, and any future additions will sit. This ensures we design the septic system seamlessly around your site layout while meeting all required setback distances.
System Feasibility Assessment:
While on-site, we determine the property's potential to support a conventional on-lot system versus an alternative treatment system. We take into account available space, lot dimensions, initial soil conditions, expected seasonal water tables, slopes, and local health department regulations.
Test Pits and Soil Evaluation: This is the most critical phase of the design.
Assuming the property meets initial requirements, we schedule test pits. A soil evaluator will document the soil horizons, texture, structure, permeability, and seasonal high water table. This tells us exactly how suitable the native soil is for wastewater treatment and dictates the required leaching area, the type of leaching system, and if any advanced treatment components are necessary.
Health Department Coordination:
Once the soil report is finalized, we review the findings and work directly with the health department to determine the most suitable system for your specific property. Depending on your site, this might be a conventional leaching trench system, a raised mound, an aerobic treatment unit, or a drip distribution system.
Custom System Design:
With the system type locked in, we draft a comprehensive septic system design. This blueprint outlines the required tank size, specific treatment components, the calculated leaching area, piping layouts, elevations, and all mandatory property setbacks. This plan is then submitted for official health department review and approval.
Firm Installation Quote:
Once the health department stamps their approval on the design, we provide you with a firm, accurate installation quote based on the approved plan. No guessing—just transparent pricing based on finalized engineering.
Installation and Final Inspection:
After you accept the quote, we schedule the build. Our crew installs the system precisely to the approved specifications. We coordinate all required municipal inspections during construction and facilitate the final inspection by the health department.
Ready for Use
Once we receive final approval from the health department, your new septic system is officially ready for use. By managing every detail from that very first phone call to the final sign-off, Pro Flow Excavating & Septic ensures that your wastewater treatment system is safe, compliant, and built to last.
Planning a new build or need a replacement? Contact us today to get started with your initial consultation.