New Septic Systems for Residential Properties

When you are building a new home in Pownal without access to municipal sewer, a septic system becomes one of the most important components of your property. McGovern Earthworks handles full septic system installation, from tank placement and leach field layout to soil preparation and final grading. The system must be sized correctly for your home, sited according to local code, and installed in soil that allows proper drainage. Poor installation leads to premature failure, costly repairs, and permit issues that delay occupancy.

Installation begins with reviewing your site plan and soil test results to determine tank size, field layout, and placement relative to the home, well, and property lines. In Pownal, septic designs must account for seasonal water tables, soil percolation rates, and setback requirements. McGovern Earthworks excavates the tank hole, installs the tank and distribution box, lays out the leach field with proper slope and stone bedding, and backfills the system with clean material. The work is coordinated with your builder and inspected before final cover to ensure compliance.

If you are in the planning stages of a new build in Pownal, reach out to discuss septic options and installation timing.

What Goes Into Installing a Septic System

The process starts with marking the tank and field locations based on your engineered septic design. McGovern Earthworks digs the tank hole to the specified depth, sets the tank level, and connects the inlet pipe from the house. The leach field is excavated in trenches or a bed layout depending on soil conditions in Pownal, and perforated pipe is laid over a stone base with geotextile fabric to prevent soil infiltration. Each pipe run is checked for slope and spacing before backfilling begins.

Once the system is installed and inspected, you will see a graded area over the tank and field with risers at grade for future access. The system is ready for use as soon as the home is plumbed and the final inspection is signed off.

McGovern Earthworks coordinates with septic designers and local inspectors to ensure the system meets all code requirements and performs reliably for decades. The timeline depends on system size and site conditions, but most residential installations are completed in two to four days. This service does not include plumbing from the house to the tank, but the connection point is prepared and ready for your plumber.

Building a new home with a septic system raises questions about sizing, placement, and long-term maintenance. Below are answers to the most common concerns about septic installation.

McGovern Earthworks has installed septic systems for new homes and large residential properties throughout Pownal and the surrounding area. If you are building and need septic installation scheduled or want to discuss system options based on your lot conditions, contact us to review your site plan and confirm timing.