Portland Septic System Installation Team
Need a new or replacement septic system for a Portland home, shop, or tight commercial lot? Byers Septic Service helps move the job from feasibility questions and design through permits, materials, tanks, drainfields, or alternative treatment installation, with access planned before construction begins.
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Portland Septic Tank Installation Services
Older Portland homes, infill lots, and business properties often need more than a tank dropped in the ground. Byers Septic Tank Service is a third-generation company operating since 1959, and the installation work can include feasibility, design, permitting, materials, septic tanks, drainfields, holding tanks, and alternative treatment technology. We keep the conversation practical: what fits the site, how access will work, and what should happen next. Contact Byers Septic Service to start the plan.
Septic System Installation Planning Steps
1. Soil Feasibility Study
County government regulates the installation of septic systems, and the first thing they require is a soil feasibility study. In this process, a test pit is dug up and an official comes to evaluate the suitability of the soil for absorbing and filtering effluent, or liquid waste. The quality of the soil will determine in large part the size of drainfield required for the septic system to work appropriately. When you contract with Byers Septic Tank Service, we take care of ordering this study and working with the county to build a system which fits the soil.
2. System Design
Our experienced team of septic system pros uses the results of the soil analysis along with household data and equipment specs to develop plans for a system that will work great for you – whether that’s a conventional system or an advanced treatment system. We prepare the design and submit plans to the county for approval.
3. Septic System Permits
Working with the county, we manage any difficulties with the plans we have developed to ensure that the project obtains all necessary permits and can proceed legally.
4. Material Ordering
Working through our long-time contacts in the septic tank industry, we arrange for the delivery of the materials needed to install your septic tank and drainfield.
5. Septic System Installation
Finally, we dig out and install the septic tank and drainfield and connect them to each other and to the house. Your septic system is ready to go!
Contact Byers Septic Service us today to get started
Septic System Choices
For Portland properties, Byers plans septic tanks, drainfields, holding tanks, and Orenco AdvanTex options when a site calls for alternatives.
Conventional
As the name implies, this is our standard system which is less expensive and works perfectly if the soil conditions are right for a full-sized drainfield, and there is the space for it.
Alterative Treatment Technology
If space is lacking for a conventional septic system we can install an alternative: an Orenco AdvanTex treatment system. This product acts like a sewage treatment plant for an individual residence. It cleans sewage on-site to the point where it can be released into the soil. While the initial installation cost is greater than a standard system, alternative treatment technology has a much smaller footprint and may be installed closer to the water table. Learn more about how the system works by watching the video below.
Byers Septic Tank Service uses Orenco AdvanTex Wastewater Treatment System Technology
Varieties of Material for Septic Tank Installations
- Durable Plastic
- Plastic is usually easier to install than concrete. Plastic tanks are also less prone to cracking as they have a bit of flex to them, and are completely resistant to corrosion and erosion, meaning they can last a long time.
- Precast Concrete
- Concrete is extremely long-lasting and can be installed anywhere due to its inherent watertight properties. On the other hand, concrete is less resistant to corrosion than plastic or fiberglass.
- Fiberglass
- Fiberglass is a very durable and lightweight material, and is the most expensive option. Fiberglass septic tanks are lightweight and rigid and will not corrode, making them a relatively easy-to-install option for many applications.
Not sure which material would be best for your project? Don’t worry about it – that’s our job as a Portland septic system installation company.
Septic Tank Replacements
We don’t just do new installs! If you’re looking to get a new septic tank installed in place of an old one (we particularly find ourselves replacing old steel septic tanks), we can help. From a new tank all the way to the drain field installation, we take care of permits, planning, installation, and troubleshooting. Get in touch today to schedule a consultation, and learn more at our Septic System Repair & Replacement page.
Commercial Holding Tank Installation Planning
Some Portland businesses have limited room for a conventional drainfield or are not tied into sewer. A holding tank can store waste for scheduled pumping instead of onsite treatment. Byers Septic Service can talk through tank placement, truck access, and next steps so a tight site is planned before installation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Septic Tank Installation and Drain Field Installation
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