The septic system replacement is FINALLY started. It took longer than desired for the permit to go through. I was very surprised when a women came out to get soil samples, etc prior to completion of the permit. She spent probably 30-40 minutes getting samples, etc. We are hoping that the septic people only stopped due to weather on Friday and will restart on Monday. I was actually surprised they got started Friday due to terrible weather out where I work now.. guess it wasn't quite as bad at the house. At the moment, I think the septic tank is disconnected from the field but I think they emptied the tank before starting.. otherwise we would have a big mess right now. As I understand it, they will plant grass once done. Hoping things will look nice soon since we seem to be the "ugly yard" neighbors still.. Too many projects with not enough time and/or money. To top it off, the dirt pile currently covers a large chunk of the side walk out front.
The technology used is a newer one than we had at our old house. Instead of black round corrugated pipe it is a sort of half dome with holes and is open on the bottom. This prevents tree roots from fully clogging the holes and preventing the fluids from exiting the pipe. I am really hoping this is a 30+ year solution.
We are really hoping that this work isn't going to kill our remaining tree in the front yard. They did cut quite a few roots - if it doesn't have some good roots down deep then it will struggle. I fear it will die but as my wife says "don't buy trouble".
[Update 2019/08/22] Got it done! I wish the grading was a bit better but I won't complain because it is DONE. Now waiting to make sure everything flows the way it should. Figuring a week out to do it.
[Edit 2019/09/25] After some grass and weeds took hold and we cleaned up most of the surface rocks and root pieces. Paid our kids a good sum to pickup rocks and I raked a good amount of it into piles for them. Still picking out future grass ideas - maybe zoysia.
Thanks for reading..
Scott
The technology used is a newer one than we had at our old house. Instead of black round corrugated pipe it is a sort of half dome with holes and is open on the bottom. This prevents tree roots from fully clogging the holes and preventing the fluids from exiting the pipe. I am really hoping this is a 30+ year solution.
We are really hoping that this work isn't going to kill our remaining tree in the front yard. They did cut quite a few roots - if it doesn't have some good roots down deep then it will struggle. I fear it will die but as my wife says "don't buy trouble".
[Update 2019/08/22] Got it done! I wish the grading was a bit better but I won't complain because it is DONE. Now waiting to make sure everything flows the way it should. Figuring a week out to do it.
[Edit 2019/09/25] After some grass and weeds took hold and we cleaned up most of the surface rocks and root pieces. Paid our kids a good sum to pickup rocks and I raked a good amount of it into piles for them. Still picking out future grass ideas - maybe zoysia.
Thanks for reading..
Scott
Isaiah 32:18 New International Version (NIV)
18 My people will live in peaceful dwelling places,
in secure homes,
in undisturbed places of rest.
in secure homes,
in undisturbed places of rest.
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