Septic System Installation in Big Spring, TX
Installing a septic system in 2026 involves a structured process of site assessment, engineering design, and physical excavation. For most homeowners, professional installation is required to meet local health and environmental codes.
The process goes as follows:
- Site Evaluation & Soil Testing: A licensed professional performs a Percolation (Perc) Test to determine the soil's absorption rate. This determines the size and type of drain field needed.
- System Design & Permitting: Based on soil results and bedroom count (e.g., a 3-bedroom home usually requires a 1,000-gallon tank), an engineer designs the system layout for local health department approval.
- Excavation: Heavy machinery is used to dig the main hole for the tank and trenches for the drain field lines.
- Tank Placement: The septic tank (concrete, plastic, or fiberglass) is lowered into the hole and leveled using a laser level and a gravel or sand base.
- Drain Field Installation: Perforated pipes are laid in trenches, often surrounded by washed rock or gravel to facilitate drainage.
- Plumbing Connections: Pipes are connected from the house to the tank and from the tank to the drain field, ensuring a slope of at least 1/4 inch per foot for gravity flow.
- Final Inspection & Backfilling: An inspector from the local health department must approve the installation before it is covered with soil and grass seed.
Don’s Septic Service provides professional and reliable septic system installation services to the people of Snyder, TX; Big Spring, TX; Midland, TX; and the surrounding areas. We’ll install a septic system that works to max capacity and lasts a long time. We’re all about customer service here, so we never cut corners when working. We’re locally owned and operated, so we’re only a phone call away when you need something. Finally, our staff has more than 20 years of experience in the business. You can be sure you’re getting the very best in septic system installation services when you call us.
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If you’re in an area that isn’t hooked up to a municipal sewer system, we invite you to contact Don’s Septic Service for septic system installation services. We’ll make sure you have a reliable system for years to come, providing excellent customer service throughout the process. Our prices are competitive as well. Get in touch with our team to request a septic system installation today.
