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Septic Installation & Repair in Hickory, NC

Permit-driven septic systems, pump replacements, and emergency repairs delivered by FEMA-registered operators who coordinate directly with Catawba County Environmental Health.

Call for Dispatch Septic crews at work
40+
Systems Installed 2025
48 Hrs
Permits Submitted
24/7
Emergency Pump-Outs
Catawba + 5
County Coverage

What We Handle

From soils testing to post-inspection backfill, we own every field operation so your system stays compliant for decades.

Site evaluation, soils review, and coordination with county sanitarians
Conventional, chamber, and pump/pressure-dosed systems
Repairs: line breaks, distribution boxes, riser installs, alarm replacements
Pump-outs and emergency bypass for flood or backup events
Final grading, stabilization, and documentation for lenders

Service Packages

Choose the scope that matches your project. Every package includes photographic documentation and Jobber schedule updates.

New System Installation

  • Permit assistance + soils coordination
  • Excavation, chamber/piping, backfill, compaction
  • Optional pump tank, alarms, risers, effluent filters
  • Turnover report for GC, lender, or homeowner

Rapid Repair & Pump-Out

  • 24/7 dispatch for backups and field failures
  • Pump truck coordination + temporary bypass
  • Line repairs, D-box replacement, jetting
  • Emergency inspection scheduling with county

Upgrade & Expansion

  • Bedroom additions, accessory dwellings, pool impacts
  • Drainfield rehab, curtain drains, soil import
  • Engineering partner network for complex lots
  • Financing coordination via Catawba Valley Builders

Our Build Process

01

Site Walk & Scope

Verify soil report, topography, access, and tie-in points. Collect measurements and photos for permit packet.

02

Permitting & Mobilization

Submit EH paperwork, order materials, schedule pump truck if required. Homeowner and GC get Jobber schedule invite.

03

Installation

Excavate trenches, set tanks/chambers, install pump equipment, pressure test, and prep for inspection.

04

Inspection & Closeout

Coordinate inspector walkthrough, complete backfill/grade, run system test, document for lender + warranty.

Local Insight

Soils & Lots: Hickory lots swing from sandy loam near the river to tight clay west of Highway 321. We keep chamber systems, curtain drain materials, and geo-textile on hand for both conditions.

Permitting: We submit directly to Catawba County Environmental Health and maintain daily contact with sanitarians for rush jobs. Neighboring counties (Burke, Alexander, Caldwell) follow similar submittals—we handle each matrix.

Manufactured & Modular Homes: As a division of Catawba Valley Builders, we align septic scheduling with set crews, utility trenching, and driveway completion so delivery dates stay intact.

FAQs

How fast can you install after permits?

Standard installs are scheduled within 5–7 business days of permit release. Emergency replacements can begin sooner with temporary relief measures in place.

Do you handle repairs and pumps?

Yes. We dispatch pump trucks, replace pumps/alarms, fix distribution boxes, and rehab drainfields. All work includes documentation for insurers or lenders.

Which counties do you cover?

Catawba, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Lincoln, Iredell, and western Mecklenburg. If you are outside the footprint, we can coordinate with partner crews.

Can you coordinate grading & driveways too?

Absolutely. We often pair septic installs with grading, driveway base, and utility trenching so the site is fully ready for inspection.

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Emergency

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Ready for inspection-ready septic work?

Call or tap the portal and we’ll confirm your site walk, permit path, and start date.

Call 828-523-9722