Austin Area Septic Tank Installation

One of the most frequent questions asked is the price for installing a new septic system. There are many types of septic systems and each system has different requirements. The most important consideration in determining which system will be installed is the soil condition at the site. A licensed site evaluator can analyze the condition of the soil at the site and determine which type of septic system will be installed.

Before an estimated price is given, the type or class of the soil must be known, along with other factors such as the location of the system and the number of bedrooms in the home. An approximate range for a standard size residential home is $7,000 - $25,000.00

The first and most important step in installing a septic system is determining which type of system is to be installed. A site evaluator must visit the lot and perform a soil analysis by examining the profile holes, which should be excavated on the proposed location of the drain field. The site evaluator must also determine the location of the septic system and its components, in reference to the size of the lot, proper drainage, slope, setbacks, topography, flood hazard, and separation.

A design of the septic system, along with the permitting paperwork will be proposed to the regulating county or licensing authority that is in your jurisdiction.

Once a permit to construct an on-site sewage facility is issued and received, your site is ready for a system installation.

The first step in performing a soil analysis is to dig profile holes. A technician will use a backhoe machine to dig holes, approximately 2 feet wide by 3 - 5 feet deep, depending on whether a rock is present or not. Test holes are required to be located at the opposite ends of the drainfield.

Listed below is helpful information for local licensing agencies:

Travic County TNR

Phone: 512-854-9383

Address:

Travis County TNR

PO Box 1748

Austin, TX 78767

Attn: Permits

Hays County Environmental Health

Phone: 512-393-2150

Address:

Hays County Environmental Health

1251 Civic Center Loop

San Marcos, Texas 78666

Phone: 512-393-2150

Fax: 512- 393-2190

Local Colorado River Authority (L.C.R.A)

Phone: 512-473-3216 or 1-800-776-5272 (ext: 3216)

Fax: 512-473-3501

Address:

L.C.R.A.

3701 Lake Austin Blvd.

Miller Building, First Floor