Drain Field Repair & Replacement in Columbia, TN
Restoring or rebuilding the absorption field when it stops accepting water.
The drain field is where effluent is absorbed into the soil. It fails when solids carry over from an unpumped tank and seal the soil, when it is compacted by vehicles, or when it simply reaches the end of its life.
A saturated field is the expensive failure in septic, which is why the cheap maintenance matters so much. Most fields that fail early failed because the tank was not pumped, not because the field was built badly.
Typical cost: $4,000 - $18,000 depending on size, soil and access
When drain field repair is the right call
- Effluent or wet ground surfacing over the field
- Sewage smell outdoors near the field in dry weather
- Backups that persist after the tank has been pumped
- Unusually green, fast-growing grass in strips over the lines
Other services
Common questions
Can a failed drain field be restored without replacing it?
Sometimes, if it is clogged rather than collapsed. Resting it, correcting the cause and in some cases fracturing or jetting the lines can help. A field that has failed structurally has to be rebuilt.
How much land does a replacement field need?
It depends entirely on soil and household size. Some properties have room for a replacement area and some do not, which is worth knowing before you buy.
Get a quote on your septic system
Call and tell us what is going on with your septic system and where the property is. You will get a straight answer on what it actually needs, from a licensed contractor working Maury County.
Call (931) 921-1897