Anyone here install their own septic

[1930]

I have the well done, electricity on property, Im considering the septic system next. I know where the home will eventually be built, well is in the rear of home, septic would be at the front which already has a natural downhill grade. Where might I start to collect the info I need to know to move forward?

Im pretty sure that the county will be of no help, I am allowed to do the work but cannot expect to look to them for any sort of guidance.

Im sure once again that its not rocket science, I only lack the knowledge.

Anyone here have any recent experience in the state of Florida?

Any suggestions?

 

[fried1765]

I have the well done, electricity on property, Im considering the septic system next. I know where the home will eventually be built, well is in the rear of home, septic would be at the front which already has a natural downhill grade. Where might I start to collect the info I need to know to move forward?

Im pretty sure that the county will be of no help, I am allowed to do the work but cannot expect to look to them for any sort of guidance.

Im sure once again that its not rocket science, I only lack the knowledge.

Anyone here have any recent experience in the state of Florida?

Any suggestions?

There must be county approved specifications.
See if you can get a copy.
The good news is that Florida has soil that perks well, just about everywhere.
Check with the county to determine if they require a plan with a PE stamp (I do not have that).

I live 2 hours South of Ocala, and might be able to help, but am presently stuck in NE waiting for Covid shots.
At 80, I am not willing to travel until I get the shots.

 

[OT Ducati]

Have you looked hereFrequently Asked Questions - Septic Contracting and Business Authorizations | Florida Department of Health

 

[/pine]

What used to be a difficult job...i.e., properly pitched ditch and drop from the outflow with gravel both under and over the leach line pipe etc., etc...has been made incredibly simple with the advent of infiltrator sections...no gravel required...using a back hoe with a 36" bucket a typical infiltrator system can be installed in less than a day...

 

[Molalla1]

There must be county approved specifications.
See if you can get a copy.
The good news is that Florida has soil that perks well, just about everywhere.
Check with the county to determine if they require a plan with a PE stamp (I do not have that).

I live 2 hours South of Ocala, and might be able to help, but am presently stuck in NE waiting for Covid shots.
At 80, I am not willing to travel until I get the shots.

You can be of help fried (80 d*mn) just turned 78 myself, I can't be of help, I live in OR laws are different, but you can.

 

[4570Man]

I don’t know what the code in your area is but locally a homeowner can do the work but it must still be permitted and pass inspection. Well that’s for a new construction. If it’s not a new construction you have more freedom. But putting in a septic isn’t high profit work at least locally. You’d probably be better off hiring it done especially if you need to rent a machine.

 

[4570Man]

What used to be a difficult job...i.e., properly pitched ditch and drop from the outflow with gravel both under and over the leach line pipe etc., etc...has been made incredibly simple with the advent of infiltrator sections...no gravel required...using a back hoe with a 36" bucket a typical infiltrator system can be installed in less than a day...

I’ve never seen something like that permitted here. We’re still using the old fashioned gravel system. Digging the ditches is the easy part. Getting the gravel in and raked down and then covering the pipe without it floating out is the hard part.

 

[fried1765]

I don’t know what the code in your area is but locally a homeowner can do the work but it must still be permitted and pass inspection. Well that’s for a new construction. If it’s not a new construction you have more freedom. But putting in a septic isn’t high profit work at least locally. You’d probably be better off hiring it done especially if you need to rent a machine.

I don't know about Florida septic profitability.
In some areas of the country, septic work can be quite involved, and will put fillet mignon on the table.
Florida likely has very basic requirements, similar to your photos.

 

[3Ts]

The infiltrator is the way to go. And use a plastic tank. I don't know about Florida, but Texas requires a two chamber tank. Even so the plastic ones can still be moved by one person. Plastic tanks come in 2 versions, 1st requires them to be filled as they are backfilled to keep from collapsing them. 2nd, can be backfilled without filling them as you go. This makes it better for those sites that have limited water.

Also, there are specific requirements as to the maximum length of lateral lines, distance between the lines, depth, etc. It should all be available from the county or state. (Texas has the info on-line, but not in one place that I found. Took a lot of searching and asking questions)

 

[4570Man]

I don't know about Florida septic profitability.
In some areas of the country, septic work can be quite involved, and will put fillet minion on the table.
Florida likely has very basic requirements, similar to your photos.

Here if you can get by with the minimum requirements for a 3 bedroom gravity system which is a 900 gallon tank and 250 foot of line you can get it installed including materials excluding the permit for $3500-4000. Some of the more elaborate pump systems can run 5 figures.