Septic Tank Removal
Septic System Excavation and Removal
There are 2 main reasons for septic tank removal.
- City sewer is becoming more commonplace in rural areas. Because of this, homeowners are opting for the hands-off solution of city sewer instead of owning a septic system.
- An old septic tank needs to be replaced with a new one
No matter the reason, A-1 Septic in Orlando is an expert in the subject.
We can safely and quickly remove an old septic tank from your property while minimizing any damage to nearby landscaping.
Septic tank removal
Removing a septic tank from your property can be a little on the pricey side depending on the size of the tank and if the tank is full or not.
To remove the septic tank, it will need to be pumped first. This will cost a few hundred dollars.
Once the tank is empty, it can be dug up and removed from the ground.
The removal process
Removing a septic tank isn't a simple task so plan on a day or two of work on your property.
After we empty the septic tank, we have to dig around it to expose the inlet and outlet lines. Inlet lines will be capped as well as the exit lines to the drainfield if it isn't being removed as well.
Once the lines are capped, the septic tank is pulled from the ground and placed on a truck to be hauled away.
Dirt will be brought in to fill the hole where the septic tank was then tamped down to reduce the amount of settling over time.
If you would like us to seed the area after removal, we can do so, just let us know.
Disposing a septic tank
There are strict rules and guidelines for septic tank installation, and removal.
Once we remove the septic tank we follow Florida state regulations for proper disposal.
Concrete septic tanks are usually crushed, as well as metal tanks. Plastic tanks are disposed of differently.
If you would like to know more about your old septic tank's impact on the environment, just ask.
Service Areas
Davenport
Seminole County
Lake County
Orange County
Osceola County