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A Word About Gravelless Drainfield Technology

The typical gravelless technology used today consists of a corrugated percolation pipe embedded in mesh-wrapped, segmented bundles of...

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Useful Info for your Soil Consultant: Getting Ready Part 3

Whether the objective is a perc test, septic and well permit, or subdivision planning, a soil consultant usually needs a certain about of...

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Am I ready to call a Soil Consultant? Getting Ready Part 2

The process of starting a rural development project is multifaceted and may take some time. So Part 2 of the Getting Ready series takes a...

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Soil Evaluation on your Property: Getting Ready Part 1

Where to build? Visiting the property and having a look around to envision where you would like to build is a great first step. Step two:...

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Septic and Well Design & State Regulations

Soil & Water is a Public Health Matter Have you ever wondered why we need permits for our well and septic systems in Virginia? The answer...

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Perc Test Cost

Perc Test Fees Often, folks who are buying, selling, or developing land in rural Virginia wish to know: How much does a perc test cost? ...

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What is a Site Evaluation? How to Get Started

What is a Site Evaluation? A Site Evaluation, also known as a Site & Soil Evaluation, mainly entails the necessary fieldwork performed to...