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Complete Septic System Replacement — Matthews
Full septic system replacement including 1,000-gallon tank, pump chamber, and engineered drain field for a Matthews family home on a 0.75-acre wooded lot.
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Project Overview
Full septic system replacement including 1,000-gallon tank, pump chamber, and engineered drain field for a Matthews family home on a 0.75-acre wooded lot.
This septic installation project in Matthews, NC required careful planning around site access, soil conditions, and local permitting. Charlotte Excavation Services mobilized the equipment and crew expertise needed to deliver results on schedule while meeting Matthews area inspection requirements.
From initial site assessment through final restoration, our team coordinated with the property owner on scope aligned with our septic installation services to ensure the excavation met structural, drainage, and code requirements before the next construction phase began.
Scope of Work
- Site assessment and utility locate coordination before excavation
- Septic Installation per project specifications and local code
- Equipment mobilization: CAT 305 mini excavator for tight access, Septic tank setting rig
- Soil management, compaction, and backfill as required
- County or health department inspection coordination
- Site restoration and final grade
Equipment Used
- CAT 305 mini excavator for tight access
- Septic tank setting rig
- Laser level for drain field trenches
- Compaction equipment for backfill
Challenges
- Failed perc test in original drain field location required redesign
- High water table during wet September conditions
- Root intrusion from mature oaks near proposed tank location
- Union County Health Department permit required engineered soil evaluation
Results
- Installed new system meeting all NC septic code requirements
- Homeowner gained 30% more drain field capacity with low-profile chamber design
- Landscaping restored within two weeks of final inspection
- System passed pressure test and health department sign-off
Key Takeaways
Local soil and access conditions in Matthews, NC directly affect equipment selection and project timeline.
Early coordination with inspectors and engineers prevents costly rework on septic installation projects.
The right excavation contractor delivers tolerances that keep downstream trades — foundations, utilities, landscaping — on schedule.
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This project is an example of our septic installation work in the Charlotte metro. Learn more about scope, pricing factors, and our process on the service page.
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Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Huntersville, Concord, Gastonia, Belmont, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Monroe, and surrounding areas in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, and York counties.
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Excavation contractor serving the greater Charlotte metropolitan area.
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