Septic Design?

eyenotall777 · 02-18-2008, 09:44 PM

We are in the process of applying for a building permit. Looking for info on process and who have you used for septic design? Also, how long did they take? Thanks in advance.

steadyon · 02-23-2008, 05:04 PM

I recommend David Ames and Assoc. in Meredith.
He has been around for a long time and is very good.

Bear Islander · 02-23-2008, 05:29 PM

Most contractors want to do the standard septic design. However there are alternative designs that use much less space and aggregate and can even cost a lot less. There is some information about it at this link.

http://www.bearisland.org/septic.htm

idigtractors · 02-23-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by eyenotall777

We are in the process of applying for a building permit. Looking for info on process and who have you used for septic design? Also, how long did they take? Thanks in advance.

The very first thing you need to do is hire a septic design engineer and have them do all the perc tests and then do the design. After the design it has to be approved by the state and the town. This is usually all done by the engineer. Time depends on how both the town and state handles septic systems. Mine was done in less that 2 weeks including the the about work. If the design requires a variance it could take more time to handle the meetings to get the permit from the town Good luck

idigtractors · 02-23-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eyenotall777

We are in the process of applying for a building permit. Looking for info on process and who have you used for septic design? Also, how long did they take? Thanks in advance.

The very first thing you need to do is hire a septic design engineer and have them do all the perc tests and then he will have to design the system for your conditions. After the design it has to be approved by the state and the town. This is usually all done by the engineer. Time depends on how both the town and state handles septic systems. Mine was done in less that 2 weeks including the above work. If the design requires a variance it could take more time to handle the meetings to get the permit from the town Good luck

Sunrise Point · 02-23-2008, 06:30 PM

I highly recommend Charles Noddin from Belmont, NH. He designed a system for us to replace an existing 1935 septic tank. He sat down with us and discussed the process from start to finish including the state regulations and potential pitfalls. He spent about 1-1/2 hours with us and answered all of our questions during his initial visit.

Since our plan was considered a "change in use" by both the state and the town, the approval process took about 3 months. Mr. Noddin handled all of the paperwork and was our intermediary each time the town/state asked for additional information.

idigtractors is 100% correct that a septic designer will design the system for your conditions. I would add that the design is also part of a "perfect world" scenario. The design will take topography, state regulations and perk tests into account; but until they start digging, you won't know if they will find ledge where your tank is supposed to go!

Please feel free to pm me if you want additional information

Best wishes!

eyenotall777 · 02-25-2008, 11:04 AM

All,

Thank you for responding back. We had a perc test performed back in 8/06 and results were great. It is a sloped waterfront lot. We have contacted another designer to actually design the septic and get town/state approval versus using the one that actually did perc test boiling down to $$. Do you think this will be a problem? Your opinions please are welcome. Of course we are trying to do this and get a permit before 4/1. We shall see. As for cutting some trees down within the buffer, when is the date for that? Was it 12/1/07 or will it be 4/1/08?

02-18-2008, 09:44 PM	#1
eyenotall777 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 154 Thanks: 39 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts	Septic Design? We are in the process of applying for a building permit. Looking for info on process and who have you used for septic design? Also, how long did they take? Thanks in advance.

02-25-2008, 11:04 AM	#7
eyenotall777 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 154 Thanks: 39 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts	So many questions..... All, Thank you for responding back. We had a perc test performed back in 8/06 and results were great. It is a sloped waterfront lot. We have contacted another designer to actually design the septic and get town/state approval versus using the one that actually did perc test boiling down to $$. Do you think this will be a problem? Your opinions please are welcome. Of course we are trying to do this and get a permit before 4/1. We shall see. As for cutting some trees down within the buffer, when is the date for that? Was it 12/1/07 or will it be 4/1/08?

02-23-2008, 05:04 PM	#2
steadyon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I recommend David Ames and Assoc. in Meredith. He has been around for a long time and is very good.

02-23-2008, 05:29 PM	#3
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	Most contractors want to do the standard septic design. However there are alternative designs that use much less space and aggregate and can even cost a lot less. There is some information about it at this link. http://www.bearisland.org/septic.htm

02-23-2008, 06:30 PM	#6
Sunrise Point Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Center / Winnisquam Posts: 250 Thanks: 87 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts	I highly recommend Charles Noddin from Belmont, NH. He designed a system for us to replace an existing 1935 septic tank. He sat down with us and discussed the process from start to finish including the state regulations and potential pitfalls. He spent about 1-1/2 hours with us and answered all of our questions during his initial visit. Since our plan was considered a "change in use" by both the state and the town, the approval process took about 3 months. Mr. Noddin handled all of the paperwork and was our intermediary each time the town/state asked for additional information. idigtractors is 100% correct that a septic designer will design the system for your conditions. I would add that the design is also part of a "perfect world" scenario. The design will take topography, state regulations and perk tests into account; but until they start digging, you won't know if they will find ledge where your tank is supposed to go! Please feel free to pm me if you want additional information Best wishes!