Licensed Contractor AZ R.O.C. # 344841
Licensed Contractor AZ R.O.C. # 344841
The FIRST step in the construction of a new conventional septic system in Tucson is the Percolation Test, or Perc Test. It can also be called a Soils Analysis.
2 Types Explained:
1) Percolation Test With Contingency Letter-
This is for our clients that are purchasing land and want to know how good the soil is for future use with the septic system BUT not actively building for a couple years. Our civil engineer will meet us and we will walk the property to find the best soil conditions suitable for a conventional septic system. We will dig several holes with an excavator or backhoe approximately 10 feet deep to observe the soil conditions where the leach fields would potentially be located. A contingency letter will be signed and stamped by our engineer and will satisfy lenders you may be working with like Washington Federal. Its use is for the sale of the property to ensure it will be able to have a conventional septic system on the land in the future with no surprises.
2) Perc Test With Engineer’s Design— All of the above PLUS septic design paperwork called the “Construction Authorization Submittal“ is submitted to PDEQ for the permit. Once the design has been reviewed and approved we will be issued a permit to start the work.
It is common for a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home to have a 1000 gallon tank installed, however tanks come mass produced in 1000, 1250 and 1500 gallon sizes.
The surgeon guides you along the path for the most septic success possible.
For Example:
In this case, the surgeon would recommend upgrading the tank to a 1250 gallon. When the time comes for an addition in the future, we will have already saved you $10,000 towards the addition by NOT having to spend that money toward a tank replacement.
There are MANY of these shortcuts along the way to maximize your money and effectiveness. Just ask during the percolation test.
After the perc test appointment on the property, Chuck will go back to the office and design everything on paper including every detail the plan reviewer will be needing to know before approving the Construction Authorization application. Once approved by Development Services, the work can start.
The surgeon always constructs the septic system to have a defense against root invasion which is the #1 failure reason in Tucson, so every system gets cleanouts installed at the distribution box that rise up to the surface for root killer application.
The surgeon also has 5 year Warranty.
The Septic Surgeon All Over Tucson
7739 E Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85710, United States
