If you own a home with a septic system, it was most likely installed before a municipal sewer system was available in your neighborhood. Most people would prefer to use a sewer system, shifting the responsibility and potentially high costs to their local municipality, but it’s not always an option. However, as towns grow, so does the reach of the sewer system, giving many people with septic systems the option to convert their septic to the local sewer.
Septic To Sewer Conversion Process
Switching your home’s septic to sewer has many benefits, from long term savings to less maintenance. The biggest hurdle that most homeowners face with septic to sewer conversions is the initial cost to convert. There will be an investment to tie your home into the sewer line, so many people will wait until their septic system is older or in need of repair before they make the switch. Once you decide to convert, you will need to find a reliable sewer service professional who can install your new sewer lines, as this it not a do-it-yourself project. Questions to ask contractors before you hire them include:
- How long the process will take?
- What permits will be needed to begin the process?
- Will you need a pump tank for your sewer line?
- What is the total cost to install the new line and remove the old septic tank?
You want a contractor who is familiar with all the local municipality rules and regulations regarding sewer conversions. Your new sewer line will need to be inspected and approved before you can be hooked into the municipal system, on top of obtaining the proper permits to begin digging. An experienced sewer line installer should know exactly what needs to be done to get your new sewer line approved and connected as quickly as possible.
Posted on behalf of Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
