Yes I get a lot of questions...but I find it rewarding when I can help people walk through the issues they face when building/buying/selling a home with a septic system. It's a dirty job but someone's gotta do it.
FAQ - We are about to build, how do we make sure the septic system is done right
My husband and I just bought some property and we are going to build our house next year. While searching the web for information on homebuilding I saw very little on septic systems. Then I ran across your site. What should we do to make sure it is done right? Shelly N.
Before you start designing the house, call a good septic designer and have them assess the site for where and what type of system you will need. Listen to their suggestions. They will know what type of system you need.
Also, if they say you can not go with a regular system, ask them about ALL the different types of systems you may be able to go with and the advantages/disadvantages of each type. If they are pushing you toward one type of system it may be because that is the only type of system they do...you may want to take your copy of the site/soil conditions (make sure to get a copy) and call/visit a few other contractors to get their opinion. They may say what the first guy is trying to sell you is way out of line.
Want to install the system yourself? Think about it first.