Septic Tank Installation – Kansas Plumbing Company

If you have experience in construction, or in using a backhoe or crane, then you may be up to the challenge of installing a septic tank. You could also need a number of permits, depending on your area, such as:

Some of the items you will need for the job include a backhoe, crane, a laser level, and shovels. Then with work gloves, coveralls, hip boots, and goggles, you can be ready for this major project.

If you don't have experience in plumbing or construction, then make sure to call A-1 Sewer & Septic Service Inc. to help you out!

The process beings with paperwork. You will have to contact officials for your city, county, and state at the very least, and you may also need to talk to other people involved with your property, such as a community council, mobile park owner, etc. Not every property is allowed to have a septic tank installed; there are certain requirements that have to be fulfilled. These authorities need to know the dimensions of your proposed septic tank and drainage/leach field. Remember to take into account replacement or expansion plans you may have later on, as well as setbacks, the ability to access the tank for maintenance, etc.:

After these calculations, you can draw map with your tank and drain field to give to authorities, along with the other necessary documents. Then you could be allowed to proceed with your plans, or you may be told of revisions you need to make before you can proceed. Then once you have the green light, you will have to inform your local utilities that you want to dig. Then someone will come to plot out where the utility lines are so that you do not hit them; you will also need to use chalk or white paint to show where you plan to dig.

This starts with using a backhoe to create a hole for the septic tank and to dig out drain field trenches. As for actually installing the tank itself, you need a certified contractor to help you with this, as a mistake with moving a tank can result in severe injuries or even death. The tank is very heavy and needs to be carefully lowered into the hole, and the bottom and upper halves of the tank need to be firmly in place and aligned. Once in place, you will have to put in enough water into the tank (manufacturer instructions will tell you how much this is). A tank that is overfilled can rupture.

The overflow pipe extending from the septic tank will have to go into the drain field trenches. You will also need to install the mesh containers of septic medium into those trenches. After everything is installed, you will need to inspect for any leaks. Once everything is good to go, you can carefully refill the excavations, but do not dump earth over the top of the septic tank, so you can get to the hatch for maintenance.

As you can see, this is not a task for a novice do-it-yourselfer to tackle. Even if you have completed some difficult projects on your property, there are jobs best left to the professionals or that require an expert's help. One mistake could not only result in health-threatening contamination, but it could lead to hefty fines as well.

There is nothing simple about installing a septic tank or system. If you are looking for a Kansas City plumber with the qualifications and experience you need for a septic system job, look no further than A-1 Sewer & Septic Service, Inc. Our team of expert plumbing technicians can handle any issue you face with plumbing, whether great or small. To learn how we may be able to help you with installing a septic system, do not hesitate to get your free, no-obligation quote when you contact us today.

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