What Are the Advantage of Converting Septic to Sewer?

If you own a home with a septic system, you know the ongoing maintenance required to keep your system functioning. As cities expand, often the opportunity arises for homes to convert to city sewer that were not able to in the past. If sewer lines have been added to your neighborhood, you may be wondering if it is worth the investment to convert your existing septic system to a sewer system. Here are some of the advantages of making that investment in your home.

  • Low maintenance. Unlike a septic system, hooking into a sewer system requires very little ongoing maintenance. You will no longer need to have your septic tank pumped, cleaned and inspected. Beyond keeping your sewer lines intact and free of clogs, sewer systems take very little maintenance from homeowners.
  • More yard space. Removing your septic system means you will eventually get the area dedicated to your drain field back. Drain fields must be protected, which means that area of your property is off limits. Once it is no longer needed, you can build, plant or do whatever you want with that part of your yard.
  • Add value to your home. If you plan to sell your home, converting to a sewer system is a wise option. A home with a sewer hookup is more valuable than one with a septic system that must be maintained. Many potential home buyers prefer not to be saddled with ongoing septic maintenance.

If you think septic to sewer conversion may be right for your home, call your local sewer-septic company. They can inspect your current system and give you a quote on how much the conversion will cost. It may be less than you think.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

What Is A Side Sewer Contractor?

If you are looking for a sewer repair or replacement company, you may notice that some advertise themselves as side sewer contractors. This distinction can be important, depending on what work you are having done, and where you live. In most municipalities with a city water and sewer system, the side sewer is piping between a private home or business that connects it to the municipal sewer system. This pipe is also called a sewer lateral.  Depending on where you live, you may need a side sewer contractor when replacing old sewer pipes and connecting new pipes to the city sewer system.

Side Sewer Legalities

The issue with side sewers is they are private pipes which connect to a public system. While in most regions, property owners have the right to fix their own pipes on their property or hire someone to do so, they are not necessarily allowed to work in the right-of-way area where the private and public pipes meet. In most circumstances, the city in question requires a licensed side sewer contractor to perform that type of work.

When To Hire A Side Sewer Contractor

If your sewer system is connected to a municipal sewer system by a side sewer, it is important to hire a side sewer contractor for any sewer replacement you have performed. In some cities, contractors may even need to be registered as side sewer contractors before they are allowed to get the proper permits to perform certain services within city limits. If you are not sure whether you need a side sewer contractor  for your sewer service, call your local municipality’s water and sewer department to confirm what is required in your area.

Posted on behalf of Metro Septic and Sewer

Septic to Sewer Connections

As cities and towns continue to grow and infrastructure improves, many homes and businesses are now able to access public sewer systems, which did not exist when the home or commercial building was originally built.  As a result, these homes and businesses, which have existing septic systems, now have the option to do a septic to sewer conversion.  While the cost of these conversions is not necessarily inexpensive in the short term, they are often cost effective in the long run, as the cost to of ongoing septic system inspections and septic tank pumping is eliminated.

A qualified and professional sewer and septic contractor, who is a licensed in the jurisdiction the work is to be performed in, will be able to assist in determining if a septic to sewer connection is the right choice by performing a detailed cost / benefit analysis.  In some cases it may be better to leave the home or business on the existing septic system, especially if there are very high “tap fees” associated with making the conversion.  In some areas, “tap fees” are accessed to help pay for the new sewer line, but the sewer contractor will be able to assist in determining if there are any “tap fees”.

If the project moves forward, the sewer and septic contractor selected will be able to economically perform all work related to the project including all necessary permits, coordination with the jurisdiction, installation of the sewer line, restoration of all disturbed areas and all necessary inspections.  In addition, they will work with the jurisdiction on the abandonment of the existing septic system as well, which will be required once the tie is made.