septic trust

[treeman82]

how much weight do you guys trust to drop or roll over a septic system, just curious. i have driven over the ends of fields before with my pickup. but i dont trust much more than that.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

It depends on the system, mounds are real fragile. I'll drop some moderate stuff onto brush piles, but when I bid it would be for chunk and toss, or drop onto plywood and old tires. I would detail this so that my apples would be comprable to the Butcher Bros. oranges. (apples are almost ready to eat!)

 

[Treeman14]

As John Paul said, the drain fields are usually pretty soft. The tank itself should also be avoided. I know from experience (3X) that it costs about $400-$500 to replace a broken lid.
I carry ten sheets of 3/4 inch plywood (2'X 8') on each bucket truck for driving on lawns, etc.

 

[Deere John]

I treat septic fields like I treat asphalt driveways when falling and lowering blocks. Too expensive to repair or replace. I like the idea of detailing the quote - excellent due diligence.

 

[monkeypuzzle]

Don't forget WATER LINES,etc. easy to repair,but still cost $$$$

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

And well electric lines! don't bomb between well and house!