Septic System Repair and Installation

C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services has been Chester County’s most trusted provider of septic system installation and septic system repair services since 1979. Our septic system specialists will work with you to design and install the optimal septic system for your home or business.

Assisting our customers with everything from acquiring septic system installation permits, to percolation testing and excavating, C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services is your single-source solution provider for allof your septic system needs. C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services is experienced in installing all types of septic systems, including:

• Standard in-ground gravity systems
• Pressure dosed systems
• Drip irrigation systems
• Stream discharge systems
• Aerobic systems
• Elevated sand mound systems
• Infiltrator systems
• Subsurface sand systems
• At-Grade mounds
• Peat moss filters
• Holding tanks
• Grease traps

Septic System Replacement

Septic system malfunctions, real estate transactions with failed certifications, installations of pools or hardscaping, and home additions are just some of the reasons why new septic systems should be installed. Contact C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services to assist you with designing and installing your new septic system.

We realize that new septic system design and installation can be a daunting process for the home or business owner. To put your mind at ease, we explain our process below.

1. Landowners are typically required to obtain a permit in order to install a new system. Initially, the landowner must complete an application form and submit it to their appropriate governing board with applicable fees.
2. A C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services representative will meet with you at your property to perform a site evaluation and determine the best possible location for a new system. At this time, our expert consultants will work you to address all questions concerns regarding the installation of a new system.
3. C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services will schedule a soil evaluation with the sewage enforcement officer from your Township. A soil evaluation involves excavating two test pits to a depth of 7’ deep, approximately 50’ apart in the area of the proposed system.
4. The sewage enforcement officer will conduct a soil evaluation of each test pit to determine if the soil is acceptable for an on-site septic system.
5. If the soil is acceptable, C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services will perform a percolation (perc) test to determine how well the soil absorbs water. In some cases the initial perc test may fail, and additional testing may be required.
6. Once the perc test passes, C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services will design the new system and submit it to the County/Township for permit issuance. At this time, we will provide competitive pricing for your new system.

Septic System Design Fees

• Gravity System (trench or bed) - $300.00
• Lift Pump System (trench or bed) - $400.00
• Single Pressure-Dozed Bed - $450.00
• Elevated Sand Mound - $500.00
• Pressure-Dosed Trenches or Dual Beds - $525.00

Note: We submit all designs directly to the Chester County Health Department for permit issuance. At that time the Application Review fees will be due to the Health Department. An approved Septic Permit will be issued within five days. At that time, an estimate will be provided to the property owner for the new on-site septic system.

Septic System Pricing (approximate):

• Gravity System (trench or bed) - $7,000+
• Lift Pump system (trench or bed) - $10,000 - $11,500
• Single Pressure-Dosed (trench of bed) - $12,500 - $15,500
• Elevated Sand Mound - $18,500 - $29,000
• Drip Irrigation Systems - $ 18,500 - $35,000

 

C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services also offers superior septic system maintenance and repair services, including:

• Septic Tank Pumping
• Septic Filter Installation and Maintenance
• Extension Ring Installation
• Sewage Pump Replacement and Installation
• Pump Float Switch Replacement and Installation
• Sewer Pipe inspection and Repair

Contact C. M. Kristman Excavating and Septic Services to schedule a free, no obligation site inspection and personalized consultation.