Installing or replacing a septic tank is not a do-it-yourself job, and it is not a job to hand to just anyone. A lot is at stake, including the health and safety of your family. Before we talk about a new tank, we make sure a replacement is actually what your system needs.
When do you need a septic tank replacement?
Installation is normally done for a new home build or as a replacement for an old, worn-out tank. Signs the old tank may be giving up:
- Water flow in the house has slowed down
- Frequent sewage backups into toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs
- Grass that is darker or greener over part of the yard
- Strange smells around the house or yard
- Standing pools of water over the tank or field
These signs can also point to a full tank, a failed baffle, or a clogged line, so we start with a diagnosis. See our septic tank repair and pumping pages. A replacement is never the first answer if a repair will do the job.
Why installation takes planning
The soil and topography of your property play a big role in how a system is designed. There is a lot of pre-planning involved, including where the access lids and risers go, where the drain field sits, and how the sewer pipes run. Proper ventilation matters too, because without it dangerous gases can build up. Mistakes in any of these areas are expensive to fix later.
Permits in Georgia
In Georgia, new onsite sewage systems and replacements are permitted and inspected through your county environmental health office. We will explain what your property needs and what to expect.
Honest advice first
We would rather tell you the truth than sell you a tank you do not need. If a repair, a pump-out, or a line cleaning solves your problem, we say so. If a replacement is the right answer, we explain why, walk you through your options, and ask about financing if you want it.
How a One Way Septic Visit Works
- You call. A real person answers, asks a few questions about what you are seeing, and gives you the basic price over the phone when it applies.
- We call ahead. About an hour before we arrive, so you can plan your day around the visit.
- We diagnose before we sell. We look at the system, explain what we found in plain language, and lay out your options.
- You decide. If you only need the basics, that is all you pay for. If more work is needed, we explain why.
Guaranteed Workmanship
We stand firmly behind our workmanship and guarantee 100% satisfaction. If you are not sure whether your problem needs our help, call us and we will give you an honest answer. Financing is available with approved credit, and we offer military and senior discounts.
Serving 9 Metro Atlanta Counties
One Way Septic provides septic tank replacement & installation in Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, and Paulding Counties. See our full service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Slow drains, odors, and backups are not always a failed tank. We pump, inspect, and camera the lines first so we can tell you what the system really needs.
Yes. Replacements and additions to an existing onsite sewage system must be permitted and inspected through your county environmental health office. We will explain the process for your property.
Yes. We offer financing with approved credit. See our financing page for details.
Call us and tell us what you are seeing. We will ask a few questions, schedule a visit, and give you honest options.