Austin Area Septic Tank Installation

Serving Austin and All Surrounding Areas
Founded in 2008, VSE Septic Services installs all types of systems. Our fully trained and licensed professionals are capable of installing septic tanks and entire systems in a single day. Contact us today for a quote. Please see our frequently asked questions below for help with understanding the basics of septic system installations.
Septic tank installation

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the price of a septic system?

    One of the most frequent questions asked is the price for installing a new septic system. There are many types of septic systems and each system has different requirements. The most important consideration in determining which system will be installed is the soil condition at the site. A licensed site evaluator can analyze the condition of the soil at the site and determine which type of septic system will be installed.


    Before an estimated price is given, the type or class of the soil must be known, along with other factors such as the location of the system and the number of bedrooms in the home. An approximate range for a standard size residential home is $7,000 - $25,000.00

  • What are the first steps in installing a system?

    The first and most important step in installing a septic system is determining which type of system is to be installed. A site evaluator must visit the lot and perform a soil analysis by examining the profile holes, which should be excavated on the proposed location of the drain field. The site evaluator must also determine the location of the septic system and its components, in reference to the size of the lot, proper drainage, slope, setbacks, topography, flood hazard, and separation.


    A design of the septic system, along with the permitting paperwork will be proposed to the regulating county or licensing authority that is in your jurisdiction.


    Once a permit to construct an on-site sewage facility is issued and received, your site is ready for a system installation.

  • What are test holes / profile holes?

    The first step in performing a soil analysis is to dig profile holes. A technician will use a backhoe machine to dig holes, approximately 2 feet wide by 3 - 5 feet deep, depending on whether a rock is present or not. Test holes are required to be located at the opposite ends of the drainfield.

  • We can also help you with permitting for new septic tank installations:

    Listed below is helpful information for local licensing agencies:


    Travic County TNR

    Phone: 512-854-9383

    Address:

    Travis County TNR

    PO Box 1748

    Austin, TX 78767

    Attn: Permits


    Hays County Environmental Health

    Phone: 512-393-2150

    Address:

    Hays County Environmental Health

    1251 Civic Center Loop

    San Marcos, Texas 78666

    Phone: 512-393-2150

    Fax: 512- 393-2190


    Local Colorado River Authority (L.C.R.A)

    Phone: 512-473-3216 or 1-800-776-5272 (ext: 3216)

    Fax: 512-473-3501

    Address:

    L.C.R.A.

    3701 Lake Austin Blvd.

    Miller Building, First Floor