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New Home Construction Septic Systems

New Home Construction Septic SystemsNearly 1.3 million new homes are constructed every year in the U.S. – about 2% or roughly 35,000 were here in Minnesota, alone. To add to that, nearly a half million (or 30% of) Minnesota homes rely on septic systems to process their home’s wastewater. Using this formula, about 10,500 homes will be constructed in Minnesota this year that require the use of a septic tank. Chances are that your new home build falls into this category. There are many factors to consider when designing and constructing a new residential septic system. We’ve compiled a list of some of the top questions we get asked when it comes to new construction and septic systems.

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Septic System Design and Installation to Fit Your Home

Septic System Design and Installation to Fit Your HomeIf you are building a new home that cannot be connected to the municipal water system, you will need to have a septic system installed. Custom Septic, Inc., is qualified to design and install custom systems to meet the needs of your home and the property on which it is built. It is common for people who have decided to build their own homes to assume that septic systems are one size fits all. In fact, they are not. Most septic systems are made up of the same components, such as the tank, pumps, and the piping that connect the system outside of the house to the plumbing inside the house. However, it is important to understand that no two septic systems are the same. However, it is important to understand that no two septic systems are the same…

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Building Decks And Patios Around Septic Systems

Building Decks And Patios Around Septic SystemsAs Minnesota deals with the winter, many may already have their eyes set on the warmer days of Spring and Summer. What would be better than an early morning cup of coffee out on the patio? Or sitting around a fire on the patio in the evening?… that patio that you’ve been wanting to build but just haven’t gotten done yet. Consider the location of both your septic tank and drain fields before planning out the exact dimensions of that new patio or deck.

Minnesota Residential Building Code requires that building permits be obtained before the construction of any porch. Part of the permit’s approval will depend on the survey/detailed site plan

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Understanding Your Septic System

Understanding Your Septic SystemIt is very common for new homeowners to be surprised by many different aspects of home ownership. Discovering that your house has a gas water heater, instead of an electric one, or vice versa, is a common example of a homeowner’s surprise. And while it may not be as common for homeowners to be surprised by having a septic system, there are some aspects of septic systems that surprise new homeowners.

If you are a new homeowner and you have not lived in a home with a septic system before, you may not realize that there are some important do’s and don’ts. It is, for example, never recommended to install a garbage disposal in the kitchen of a home that has a septic system. If your home has both a septic system and a garbage disposal, we recommend never using

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Choosing The Right Septic System Design

Choosing The Right Septic System DesignDo you have land that you are planning to build a home on and need to install a septic system on the property? This is a project that needs to be completed by the best septic professionals around Minnesota. By choosing to work with our team at Custom Septic, we can help you find the right septic system design for your property, and we can install the system as well. This will ensure that your new septic system functions at its best for decades to come.

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Septic System Designed For Your Property

Septic System Designed For Your PropertyCustom Septic, Inc., designs, installs, and repairs septic systems in Minnesota. The design of a septic system is a very important aspect of our work. If you are in the process of designing and building a home, one of the first pieces of information you should find out is whether your property will be connected to your local water and waste management system or if you will need to install a septic system. If you find that your property will need a septic system, it is very important not to cut corners. Home building is full of decisions about how to keep costs down but build the home of your dreams. Cutting corners on your septic system can prove disastrous. This can result in a terribly foul odor and the possibility of sewage backing up into your home if something goes wrong with it.

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