Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Home Repair (alt.home.repair) For all homeowners and DIYers with many experienced tradesmen. Solve your toughest home fix-it problems. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Mound Septic System Cost
I realize that there could be a lot of variables in what the cost would be
of having a mound septic system installed. But I'd like to ask for some generalizations if I may to gain some information. I have a three bedroom house on a 3/4 acre lot, the ground is flat and filled with clay so the builder installed leach system doesn't work well due to lack of the ability of the soil to absorb the water. The house is about 30 years old. I'd like to ask those who have either installed or had installed a mound system what I could expect an approximate cost to be? Also what could I do to help reduce the costs? I'm capable of trenching, running PVC etc. Also is there a better alternative than a mound system? Thanks, Brian |
#2
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Mound Septic System Cost
"diablo" wrote:
I'd like to ask those who have either installed or had installed a mound system what I could expect an approximate cost to be? Install on a new house was over $9K, so I'd expect something similar. Don't forget, you need to have power available for the pump. |
#3
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Mound Septic System Cost
On Apr 15, 8:34 am, "diablo" wrote:
I realize that there could be a lot of variables in what the cost would be of having a mound septic system installed. But I'd like to ask for some generalizations if I may to gain some information. I have a three bedroom house on a 3/4 acre lot, the ground is flat and filled with clay so the builder installed leach system doesn't work well due to lack of the ability of the soil to absorb the water. The house is about 30 years old. I'd like to ask those who have either installed or had installed a mound system what I could expect an approximate cost to be? Also what could I do to help reduce the costs? I'm capable of trenching, running PVC etc. Also is there a better alternative than a mound system? It's been over 30 years since I had a 2nd field installed at ~$1,000. It uses the same tank and goes to a junction box where fields are easily switched as they are both gravity fed. Both are evaporation fields but on 2nd one, perk was better. Even then, 2nd field came up and I had to switch back to first after several years. You are lucky that your system has lasted this long. One contractor explained to me that they do not perk as well over the years due to salt build-up and need a couple of years of rain water draining through them to restore them. With a 2nd switchable field, you should never have to worry about septic again. Frank |
#4
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Mound Septic System Cost
"Frank" wrote:
It's been over 30 years since I had a 2nd field installed at ~$1,000. The minimum size requirements for a field have changed substantially over the years. I don't think you will get a legal replacement field installed for $1000 these days. It uses the same tank and goes to a junction box where fields are easily switched as they are both gravity fed. Both are evaporation fields but on 2nd one, perk was better. Even then, 2nd field came up and I had to switch back to first after several years. Two fields with a switch is great, if you can afford it and if there's room on the lot for two fields. You are lucky that your system has lasted this long. One contractor explained to me that they do not perk as well over the years due to salt build-up and need a couple of years of rain water draining through them to restore them. With a 2nd switchable field, you should never have to worry about septic again. Salt? The amount of salt in effluent, even with a water softener is insignificant. What happens to a field is that it plugs up with the natural floating stuff that doesn't settle out in a tank. I'd be surprised to see rain soaking through a field dealing with that, but maybe. |
#5
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Mound Septic System Cost
On Apr 15, 8:34 am, "diablo" wrote:
I realize that there could be a lot of variables in what the cost would be of having a mound septic system installed. But I'd like to ask for some generalizations if I may to gain some information. I have a three bedroom house on a 3/4 acre lot, the ground is flat and filled with clay so the builder installed leach system doesn't work well due to lack of the ability of the soil to absorb the water. The house is about 30 years old. I'd like to ask those who have either installed or had installed a mound system what I could expect an approximate cost to be? Also what could I do to help reduce the costs? I'm capable of trenching, running PVC etc. Also is there a better alternative than a mound system? Thanks, Brian I'd guess you'd be talking $10,000 to $20,000 to build one from scratch. You might be able to just add a lift-pump and put in a new bad and keep the tank. That might help. You might also check into an aerobic system and if you have another way to dispose of the effluent, such as a road-side culvert (if allowed by law in your area). If your county has a health department, check with them. They might have a good idea of what is required and what it will cost. Otherwise, you'll have to check with a site engineer. If you can handle the semi-heavy equipment, you might be able to do it yourself; but you have a lot of dirt to move and rock/sand to distribute. It's not rocket science, but it's not a piece of cake, either. All states are different, but here in NY all septic systems are required to have stamped plans. Good luck with it. |
#6
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
Mound Septic System Cost
"Pat" wrote:
I'd guess you'd be talking $10,000 to $20,000 to build one from scratch. You might be able to just add a lift-pump and put in a new bad and keep the tank. The problem is that most mound system designs I've seen require a 3 chamber tank. |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Cost of moving drain field / septic tank? | Home Repair | |||
Cost for septic creation? | Home Repair | |||
Septic System Help | Home Repair | |||
septic system | Home Repair | |||
Cost of Owning a Septic Tank??? | UK diy |