Perc Testing Services

Perc Test When most people think of septic systems, the image that comes to mind is a big tank underground. Folks don’t generally think about the drain field and the important role it plays in the whole system. The drain field’s ability to absorb the liquid effluent from the septic system is critical to the

Perc Testing A percolation test (known as a “perc” test) assesses whether the area that is to be designated as a drain field (or leach field) is able to absorb effluent from a septic system. It’s a make or break test that could make the difference on whether one can even build house on a

Perc Testing When you are considering buying land for the purposes of building a home in Loudon VA, a perc test is one of the first steps you’ll want to take before buying the land. A perc test determines whether you can build a septic system on the property. If the conditions are not suitable

Perc Test If you are building a home in area without a centralized sewage treatment system, a septic tank and local soil absorption system is a great option. This involves placing a tank underground that separates the solids and liquid waste, and discharges the liquid to an external drain field (or leach field) for treatment

Perc Testing You’ve had your heart set on a piece of land to build your home. You’re know that you are required to conduct a perc test in Manassas VA. Perc testing may just determine whether you will be able to build on the land you admire so much. What if the perc test fails?

Perc Test Hundreds of thousands of gallons of effluent – wastewater from the septic tank – are absorbed by a home’s drain field over the years. That’s amazing when you think about it. That’s why it is so important when determining where to build in Nokesville VA, a perc test must be conducted as first

Perc Test Having trouble understanding why you need a perc test before you build in Middleburg VA? The perc test is perhaps easier to understand if you think of it terms of gardening. Nearly every guide that is written on the subject of gardening talks about the importance of planting in “well-draining” soil. This is

Perc Test The role of a septic system is to carry waste – from the toilet, sinks, showers and tubs – away from your house. Within this process, the septic system allows the solids to settle in the tank and allows the wastewater to be discharged to the drain field and absorbed by the subsurface

Perc Test For homes built in more rural areas without a connection to a central sewer system, a subsurface sewage system – conventional septic tank and drain field – is the most common private treatment and disposal system installed. In order to install a subsurface system, the local health department for Bealeton VA requires a

Perc Test We are dependent on land and soil as the foundation for building our houses, growing our plants, providing us well water, and also for managing waste from our septic systems. Permeability of soil affects many decisions about a home’s drainage system, septic system, well system and building construction. Permeability relates to the soils

Perc Testing A septic system will only work if the soil is permeable to water, as determined by a ‘perc’ test. If the perc test fails, you may need to use a more expensive alternative system – or – the land may be unbuildable. Perc Test procedure. A typical perc test consists of three or

Perc Test A “perc test” refers to a soil test to determine the suitability of the land for a sewage disposal system (septic system). This may also be called a ‘perk test’. A perc test is a hole about 8 inches in diameter and a couple of feet deep with gravel or sand in the

Perc Testing Building Restrictions On rural homesites with no municipal sewage systems, a failed perc test can mean that no house can be built. That is why you should make any offer to purchase land contingent on the site passing the soil and perc tests. Because prime building sites are increasingly scarce or expensive, a

Perc Testing A perc test (or perk test) is short for a percolation test. This is a test which measures the soil’s ability to absorb water; this will determine if a septic system will function on the site. The traditional method of perc testing is to dig three holes in the area where the septic

Perc Testing Building a new home that does not have a sewer system? Then testing of the soil is required to determine if a lot is buildable or not. This test is called a percolation or perc test. It may also be referred to as a perk test. What is a perc test A percolation