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New Construction Septic System: Planning, Permits, and Installation Timeline

March 26, 2026March 19, 2026 by Casey

Worker conducting a perc test with survey equipment and septic system blueprint.

New construction septic system planning starts with a perc test that determines your home’s footprint. Schedule it wrong, and you’ll face expensive design changes mid-build. … Read more

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