What to Expect With a New Septic Tank Install: The Process at a Glance

Septic tanks are an integral part of maintaining your home. Placement and management of a septic system are key to maintenance, cleanliness, and landscaping on your property. Installing a septic system takes planning and knowledge so it's done right the first time.

There are several layers of building code, environmental regulations, permits, and laws that have to be considered when it comes to installing a septic tank. 

Herrington's brings their wealth of experience and knowledge to your septic tank installation and we will guide you through the septic system installation process to make it as neat, simple and effortless as flushing a toilet should be!

First, The Site Will Need to Be Elevated

Septic tank installation starts with reviewing your home's wastewater output. Then, one of our septic tank installation experts will walk your property with you to find a location that has the proper drainage field and the size of the septic tank needed to meet your needs. 

After we identify suitable sites, a final decision will be made based on soil tests to vet the site for your septic tank to be installed on before work is started.

If you are replacing or modernizing a current septic tank installation, Herrington's will be happy to help remove the old tank and install your new septic system. 

Next Comes Installing Your Holding Tank

Once the septic tank installation site has been found and the soil tested, there are still local, county, and state regulations that need to be kept in mind.

To protect groundwater and property there are often guidelines about the minimum distance from a building, well and waterways a septic holding tank must be. 

A general guideline for picking the size of your septic holding tank is based on how many bedrooms your property will have. This helps outline the minimum amount of wastewater your home is likely to produce. 

Septic tank installation requires a backhoe or large digging machine in order to safely and quickly reach the appropriate depth for your septic holding tank. Make sure all utility lines are marked a head of time. Using a licensed and insured professional company such as Herrington's means that professionals will be handling your septic tank installation project from beginning to end.

Ideally, not only will your septic holding tank be the required distance from your property and waterways but also avoid any entanglement with complex tree root systems that may occur over time.

Planning ahead and working with an expert septic tank installation company means that your installation will be one less thing you have to worry about. Herrington's is here to help.

Finally, You'll Need Your Leaching Field Install

Leaching fields for septic systems are another important consideration. Factors including the size of your septic holding tank, the technology being used to absorb your wastewater and local regulations will play a large part of your leach field placement.

Have Questions About Septic Tank Installs? Herrington's is Your Go-To!

Herrington's years of experience can guide you through the complex process of installing a new septic tank for your home. To schedule an appointment or inquire with us for more information, call us today at 843-358-6251 or email us here!