All The Necessary Information Concerning Septic Installation

By Elsa English


Installing a septic tank is usually a project which highly depends on labor. When it comes to septic installation, many home owners opt seeking professional help which is not required in most cases. There are a number of steps which one has to follow systematically during this process. The steps are not difficult especially if one has the digging equipment necessary for accomplishing the task.

Before commencing on construction, one needs to obtain a permit from the local authorities. The basic construction process is that of creating a leveled space on which the tank will be laid. The requirements on constructing the septic vary widely across jurisdictions. It is advisable for one to seek the right information at the offices of the local authority before start the construction process.

Verification of the ordinances applying to a construction of this kind should be the first thing to do before installation begins. Authorities usually demand a certain length of the drainage line that will be coming out of the system. This usually depends on the soil surrounding the area in which the septic is to be constructed. When the soil is capable of absorbing more waste, the required length is less. A soil sample will be forwarded to authorities for the length to be determined.

The person who is supposed to collect to collect and forward the soil samples also differ across authorities. There are areas where the samples can only be collected and forwarded by an official from the authorities. Other areas require the owner of the promise to collect and forward the samples personally. The permit acquisition process should be considered before other things since it can highly derail the process of construction. It is the first thing to look after.

After one has acquired a permit, it is time to go and buy a septic tank. The tank can either be plastic or concrete. The plastic one is easier to transport and install as compared to the one made of concrete. The concrete ones are also more expensive and strenuous to install, but they are more durable and hard. There are retailers who offer installation cranes either at a fee or an after sales service offer. However, this is a crucial area and should first be discussed before the product is purchased.

Back at the site of construction, one may employ various methods during digging of the holes. One can use a backhoe, one can also use hand, and one may also use the ditch witch. It is completely optional when it comes to deciding on whether to rent digging equipment.

For the septic to operate properly, these areas need to be completely leveled. This is why most contractors rent the equipment. Digging all the required areas is essential before returning the equipment.

The last steps are quite easy and straightforward once the previous phases are done. Once the bottom floor is perfectly leveled, rocks or other materials used in building can be placed. They normally help in keeping the weight of the tank equally distributed. After lowering the tank in place, both lines of drainage are set and secured. Once the glue has dried and the holes which are remaining filled, the installation process is complete.




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