Septic Tank Installation and Planning
At A.P. Skenes, we take great pride in our attention to detail when it comes to septic system installation and septic system replacement. The foundation of your septic system is just as important as the type of tank. We take the extra care to do it right. Whether you need a whole septic system replaced or just your septic tank or drain field - we have the knowledge, experience, and tools you want on the job site.
We Are Licensed and Certified
Always have a licensed and certified company handle septic tank and drain field installations. At A.P. Skenes Services, our professional team carries extensive experience in installing septic tanks and drain fields. We are your one-stop-shop for all of your septic needs. From pumping to full-blown drain field repairs, we have you covered.
Understand the Process
Installing a septic system is a multi-step process. It starts with a planning period in order to determine location and type of system to be installed. A.P. Skenes Services is the name you can trust with your residential or commercial install.
Here are some steps used to install a septic tank to help understand the process:
The first step in installing a septic tank is to take care of legal requirements. Most places will require specific permits in order to construct a septic tank, and some will require the soil to be tested. There may also be local regulations relating to whether you can install a septic tank at all. Once you’ve determined that it is possible for you to install a septic tank, you need to decide where it will go. This is critical because a septic system cannot just be placed in any location in a yard. The drain field needs to be in an area where the soil has better drainage; otherwise, it will prevent the entire system from working effectively. Meanwhile, the tank needs to have enough room, which isn’t possible everywhere. On top of all of this, any digging needs to avoid interfering with underground systems that may already be in place.
The results from soil tests can give you some guidelines in this regard, as soil with better drainage is essential for the drain field section of the system. In addition, if you are working with professionals, they will often provide you with suggestions. If you want, you can even have a site plan of your property drafted. This will allow you to look at the entire property from above and see what is already there. Then, you can use this information to determine where the parts of the system will go.
The process of installing a septic tank takes several steps and requires some knowledge of the process and types of systems. Because of this, it is best to work with a professional while going about the process. Doing so will make things easier, as they will be able to guide you and give you advice. Once you have sites picked out, the first actionable step to be taken is to dig. As the entire system is located underground, digging is a critical step.
The drain field will require several trenches where drain pipes will go. These will need to be lined with gravel and sand, which will help with the dispersal of water and its absorption into the soil. Meanwhile, the tank will require several feet of depth, which will likely require some professional machinery.
Finally, the entire system needs to be installed. This step in the process will almost always require professional help. With this step, the entire system is put into place, attached together, and then buried back into the earth. At the end of this step, the system is installed and is ready to function!
Protect Your Investment
If properly installed, maintained, and pumped, septic systems can last you a long time.
Once the system is in place, it is important not to disturb it. Remember where it is when you start your next project. The last thing you need is to dig right into your septic system’s drain field. The septic system installation process is intense and involves several steps. You need to plan for it and examine the site, determine what type of system you need, and then physically install it on the property. However, once you complete these steps, your new system is ready to go!