Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems

The well and septic system how-to for homebuilders. Even one mistake in estimating or installing wells or septic systems can cost you thousands in lost profits. Take no chances--grab a copy of Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems. Veteran homebuilder R. Dodge Woodson shows you how to avoid costly errors and become an expert in every aspect of estimating and construction. You'll find all the new techniques and materials you need to expedite jobs and boost your bottom line, plus step-by-step instructions for: protecting your profit during bidding; evaluating property for wells and septic systems; assessing soil studies and septic designs; choosing the best well and septic system for each property; solving routine well and septic problems; and much more.

Introduction.Water wells can be money pits.Septic systems can suck the profit right out of your job.On-site limitations for private sewage disposal systems.Protect yourself during the bidding phase.Soil studies, septic designs, and code-related issues.Drilled wells.Shallow wells.Alternative water sources.Gravel-and-pipe septic systems.Chamber-type septic systems and other special-use systems.Gravity septic systems.Pump stations for difficult situations.Keeping costs down on well systems.Making a habit of installing low-cost septic systems.Common problems with well installations.Routine remedies for sorrowful septic systems.Making more money by avoiding cost overruns.Appendix.Resource guide.Glossary.Index.About the author.