i am looking at around 3k-5k dollars and i dont have the money to have this done would it be a doable job for someone thats never really done any kind of construction??
2007-02-27 15:04:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would be surprised if any community would allow a homeowner to install his own septic system. It used to be much easier, but it has been turned into a regulatory hell. One mistake and you are ripping it up. There are a lot of intricacies to making sure it is done right and operates correctly. Take out a home improvement loan.
2007-02-27 15:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by Appliance Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously live in the southern region. I paid over $25,000 for mine. I would not recommend doing it yourself if you are not familiar with it. It seems like a simple concept..and it is. I am not to sure your local health dept or code inspector would think to highly of it either. You need to be licensed to install a septic system. If it is not installed properly it could have a real negative impact on the environment to include animals and your neighbors drinking water. 3-5K is not a bad price. You would end up probably spending a lot more than that if you tried doing it yourself. The backhoe, the dirt, stone, sand, sod, pipes, d-box, ..etc....It is a necessary expense.
2007-02-27 23:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by MiKe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Master plumber, and I can't even put a septic system in. It has to do with the regulations required to install a system. Only licensed contractors can install a system. I have seen people try and beat the system, by installing their own, only to get caught, fined $10,000, and still had to rip out the system they installed, and hire a contractor to install a "proper" system. Good luck to you!
2007-02-27 23:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋