What Happens When I FAIL A PERC TEST? Percolation Test Solution - Trade Tips 

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In our area in Tx Septic system runs about $8,000

This may be the BEST video on how to have s septic on 'problem' land. Thank you! I had no idea what was involved until experiencing something similar

In NJ the septic requirements are strict for home sellers under contract. The moral of the story is to get your septic certified before you list your house. Because your realtor doesn't care. All they want is to get you to closing so they collect their commission. Sad now you're under contract the buyers want a new septic. So some aggressive septic contractors seem to fail a lot of septic systems in my area. It's all a scam!

I am one of those government officials who issues septic system permits (40 years experience.) Yes, there are terribly expensive septic systems but those are for properties, like this one, where the soils are very bad. Getting a soil classifier is an excellent idea. With some exceptions, you can't get a permit in Georgia without a report by a classifier. Then we go out with the report and determine if we agree and where and how big the system must be. Nobody wants to turn a property down so sometimes a high-tech system is needed. Thankfully there are many alternative absorption field materials and systems today. But remember, there are soils that just don't work and the system would fail if installed. The smaller the property the less options you have.

We're on an island that is mostly rock without enough soil so most have to be "mounds" and here that type runs 45k to 65k. We are lucky, so far, our land is on the end of the island with enough soil to put in full basements, pools, etc and we think we'll be able to put in underground as all of our neighbors have.

Build your house house and put in a septic system with out the county knowing anything about it. I'm so sick of government telling me what I can and can't do on my own property!!! They don't have to know everything

This video has information of timeless value. It answers exactly the question I had. Can you make an informed guess before seriously considering a plot? It would save time, money and even emotional investment.

Interesting. I have 117 acres in Virginia and have been told that it won't perk anywhere. I will see about a soil scientist. Thanks.

I went on the gis site but did not find anything on soil types

Thank u so much one word can have so much power soil scientist....I never knew those exist I ran into same issue I have hardpan after 18inches and then bedrock.....

Excellent video. We just bought 12 acres in Lampasas, Texas - Texas Hill Country. We will be putting in a septic tank soon. Great information

Here's what Im doing when I build my cabin, An incinerator toilet $5k,ash is sterile and can be dumped on land and for grey water a line to a metal barrel $10.00 that sits in a fire pit and boil it off, screw a damn septic system,of course this is a cabin not a house

Awesome , I have only 2 acres that I bought back in 87 . Now I want to move onto the land but it doesn't perc , I think this might help . At least I am more knowledgeable than I was before

my land is all red hard clay, and all i had to do is put my tank in theclay ans import the feild, meaning had to have 2 feet of aproved sand halled in covering an area 65'x 100 feet and set my feild pipe in one foot. then build a clay berm on the down hill side to spot any wash or leakage,, didnfcost more then $5000 itis very comon to import the field

A similar dilemma applies to homes that have sewer connections if they are in counties doing stormwater management. Here the rainwater from your roof has to be piped to an underground dry well and the water then filters into the ground. The soil has to have a minimum drainage of 0.52 inches/hour. Likewise, rock and clay are not your friends. I am struggling with geotech soil samples at 0.17 inches per hour. May need to checkout a soil scientist and the GIS system.

Agree with Simon B ....great job! We currently have property in Scotts Valley Ca and the land is on a hillside with some small flat spots. We are facing the county and all the codes and so far its a no go. Your video sheds some light on what to do.

Some states like MD won't let you use Innovative technology or BAT for new construction, and essentially, you're left with acres of regret. Despite the fact that the innovative and BAT systems work perfectly fine, they shame you for even trying.

We are looking to buy 28 acres in Roxboro, NC and id love to possibly use your soil scientist! Please if you would get back to me asap. He seems to be really knowledgeable!

I don’t see anything about soil in the GIS website. Is it now found somewhere else?

I purchased 15 acres and I’m in the same position, 1st I paid the county to perk the ground and came back that it wasn’t up to par per their standards.. The options given to me are as follows: obtain a High Intense grid map survey by a survey company ($1500) then I would have to pay $1500 for the soil scientist to conduct his test sites... I’ve been waiting 4 months now in TN for the survey to happen and may not be able to make it by this year due to busy year.. This is a big gamble to pay all the services done with a bad report saying we can’t build. We’ve been praying that it all works out in the end. Any suggestions on what to do if it doesn’t pan out?

Very informative. Thank you for posting.

Great info right there. I appreciate the knowledge I gained from this video. I'm inspired to buy land & build my dream home.

Helpful information. Thank you for taking time to film, edit, and share it.

Thank you for making this video; it was highly informative!

Thank you for the information I'm thinking about buying some land in Missouri.

Good stuff to know and I'm looking to get a perc test and a septic permit very soon.

Dousing rods? Seriously?? What does science say about THAT?

Good video. Clear and straight forward with little filller. Thanks.

Great information. I will be much more informed thanx to you. It's quite likely we may have to set up a septic for our property. Now we will know what look for before we by and are committed.

Excellent information! Thank you!

What keeps the chambers from sinking into the wet soil and said wet soil from oozing up into the chamber when it's displaced?

it's true systems that don't use a drain field cost 30k, but you can usually get a very low interest loan and it will save you so much headache just pulling the trigger on one. You also won't have to worry about being outside any codes that way in the future and you may raise the value of your property as well.

If my soil scientist pulled out dowsing rods, my face palm would be legendary

Why does government say it needs to monitor and regulate this? Like, it would be awful if people started pooping in their own living room. But government doesn't regulate that. Similarly, it seems with septic systems, people will naturally choose the best system for their own land and house and given their economic situation, without government telling them what to do. No one wants a septic system to break down on their own land more than the house owners. So what is government rationale here? Thank you.

So so helpful!

I was interested in a 2 acres land, but it failed the perc test. County said that it was too close to the neighbor's well. I am not so certain whether a scientist will be helpful since the lot is only 2 acres. What do you suggest?

Unbelievably helpful video 👏

Excellent 101 for me. Thanks.

Where can you purchase this system???

what about if i have not brought the lot yet and the owners have not had a perk done i would like to have it done but if it does not perk then i will not buy it and i will but out of money any suggestions would help the owner said everyone in the area have a septic system

Hey, appreciate the valuable info and great video. It's very helpful.More power to you...

You could bring in the right soil.

You said you failed your Percolation Test ? I never saw him dig a hole and fill it with water to test the perc ?You did dig test pits to see what kind of soil you have !

Thank you for this video!!

Is that music from mount and blade Butterlords?

Very Helpful!

Thank you so much.

Thanks clint black..🤝

Great video

Excellent video! Really nicely put together, with great narration and editing and packed with useful information and advice that I could envisage really helping people to save some money when it comes to istalling a septic system. I find myself becoming more and more interested in soil for various reasons recently. Maybe should have been a soil technician...

Great information. Thanks for sharing!

turn on subtitles, pls

Excellent info

is a perc test required when replacing an existing drain field / Leach field

How does one fined a soil scientist?

Thanks!

!!!! Thank You!!

That looks like WAY too much work. Makes me want to buy a condo downtown with no yard maintenance

Very informative video. Where was this property?? Clay soil sounds like it's down south??

Not in NJ the strictest rules in the nation like the guns.

how do i find a soil scientist in arizona

What state is this?

Very interesting! Thanks...I'm gonna subscribe.

So all in all, you DIDN'T fail your percolation test...

Hi i purchased a house 2 years ago and my septic has failed. It is 25 years old which seems to be the average for my area. The problem is that my perc. test has failed and they are wanting to charge me 18k for an engineered system. I can not afford this. What options do I have? I dont think this is something I can take on by myself. Thanks

Dousing rods? lol

Wait 14th century flute playing in background

I need to try this, I have 86 acres and it's failed perc several times....lol

Best way to get a successful perc test? VOTE LIBERTARIAN!!!!

How many times does he say "soil scientist"...lol

I live in eastern Oklahoma and it's all clay and rock. I have two uncles that only had to install an anaerobic septic system for $5500. What are you talking about ? ? ? $30,000 , sounds ridiculous to me what you are saying.

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Who the in the world is spending $30,000 on a septic system? Granted I don't know what the rest of the country is doing but I was just quoted around $5000 if my perk test was good.

30 grand for a shit box ur kidding me

When we hired our soil tester he was there for like 15 to 30 mins and left...smh

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Why the dumb music I can’t concentrate thumbs down thumbs down

I really tried to watch this video. Actually I was able to finish it although having to suffer through all the horrible video cutting and edits. Just gives you a headache trying to watch it. Which was unfortunate cause he has a lot of good information to share. I was going to go back and count how many times he said "soil scientist", but I don't want to turn this into some troll comment. Tip: Try to "cut out" all the video cuts. They are extremely annoying.

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This is generally an okay video, however I would seriously question the training of a "soil scientist" who believes dowsing rods actually do anything. If all else fails, the soil scientist could also try asking a Ouija board or some local ravens where the old septic is.

Where in the hell do you live where someone would pay $30,000?? I’ve been in the business for years and never heard of this.

You said common sense. Politically speaking,that means denying cash to local government.

Thank you !