When your septic system fails or you're building new, you need a contractor who can complete the entire project – permits, excavation, installation, and final grading – without farming out parts to other companies. We've been installing septic systems across Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties since 1968, and our crews have the equipment and expertise to get it done right.
Most calls we get for septic tank installation fall into two categories: failed systems that can't be repaired, and new construction on properties that need their first system. If your current system is beyond repair, or if drain field replacement won't solve the problem, a new installation is the next step.
When you work with us, you're not juggling multiple contractors. We complete:
One phone call, one point of contact, one company accountable from the initial quote to the final walkthrough.
Builders use us because one call takes care of everything they need: basement excavation, driveways, septic installation, site work. We're not contracting out, so they don't have to find more people.
We can file your permit for you if you'd prefer not to do it yourself.
Because we own our equipment and manage our own schedules, we can complete most installations in a single day when everything is planned correctly.
Get a Free EstimateWe'll meet with you to assess your needs. If the first meeting doesn't cover everything, we'll meet again. We make the extra calls and site visits to make sure you're clear on what's happening and why.
You can use water normally on the day of your installation or repair.
We obtain the permit from the health department, or you can do it yourself. Either way, the typical waiting period is 1-4 weeks depending on your county. The permit includes a drawing of any existing systems and specifications for the new installation.
We've been involved with local health departments for decades. Twenty years ago, we contributed to the codes for Kalamazoo County. We're currently helping rewrite the sanitary code provisions in Allegan County. We served on the appeals board in Kalamazoo County for 20 years, including five years as president, and we've been members of the Allegan County appeals board for five years. We understand the regulations in all four counties we serve, and we know how to navigate permit issues or appeals when they come up.
Once the permit arrives, we assess the property. Test digs are required on some sites to confirm soil conditions. You need good coarse sand for a system to function properly long-term. If the soil on your property won't support the system, we bring in the right material. Some companies install what the permit specifies and move on. We pay attention to what's in the ground and adjust accordingly, protecting your investment.
We excavate the hole, measure and level it, place the tank, tar it, install the top, and connect the pipes to your house. If a drain bed is required, we connect that as well. The excavated soil is removed from the site.
We finish the job with proper grading to ensure drainage works as intended.
Not every property can support a conventional septic system. When soil conditions, lot size, or local regulations require an alternative approach, we have the experience to install it correctly. In 2010, we installed the first alternative Fusion system in the U.S. and were featured in On-Site Installer magazine. We've also installed Advantex systems for subdivisions and lake communities, wetland systems, and stoneless pretreatment drain beds across Southwest Michigan. The health department determines which type of system your property requires based on site conditions.
Septic system cost varies depending on several factors:
If test digs reveal poor soil, we bring in good coarse soil. That adds material and hauling costs, but it's necessary for a system that will last. Bad soil shortens system life. If the soil clumps or doesn't drain properly, you'll see flooding in the drain bed and premature failure of the system.
Alternative systems cost more than in-ground conventional tank-and-drain-bed installations. We'll talk through your options depending on site conditions.
Tight access or difficult terrain can add time and equipment requirements. Having a fenced-in yard or needing tree and brush removal can also increase costs.
Most failed drain beds don't need to be removed. We often install a new drain bed alongside the original and connect them with an alternator valve. The valve allows the failed bed to rest while the new one handles the load. This is a repair, not a new installation, and the cost reflects that.
Material delivery and site conditions affect how many trips are required to complete the job. Every installation includes a soil evaluation by the health department. If that evaluation can't determine soil suitability, a test dig is required, which adds a trip.
We provide quotes after assessing your property and reviewing the permit requirements. The final cost reflects what needs to happen, not just the minimum outlined in the paperwork.
Some installers use cheaper pipe, count stones to meet bare minimum, or skip proper soil assessment entirely. When soil won't support a system long-term, we bring in good coarse sand and install it correctly the first time. That costs more upfront, but it saves you from premature system failure and expensive repairs down the road.
If your system has failed and can't be repaired, or if you're building new and need a new system installed, call us at (269) 673-4791 or complete the Contact Form. We serve Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties.
