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Hating the environment since 1994
    • UNFORTUNATELY, it looks like my leach field is saturated and needs to be TOTALLY replaced thus totally demolishing my yard and killing all of the big trees in it.
    :mad1: :2004:

    My question is what is the estimated cost I'm looking at here, $10,000?
     
    I don't think I can give you an accurate answer without seeing a bunch of pictures of your yard, possibly any tools you have, and maybe your roof too!


    Sorry I don't know shit about no leach beds and shit.
     
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    Thump, is this your yard?


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    More important, is that you?
    (Thanks to LoKy for the pic)
     
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    Thump said:
    UNFORTUNATELY, it looks like my leach field is saturated and needs to be TOTALLY replaced thus totally demolishing my yard and killing all of the big trees in it.
    :mad1: :2004:

    My question is what is the estimated cost I'm looking at here, $10,000?
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    Owned 3 properties at one time or another with septic / leach field.

    Your $10,000 figure is probably middle of the range.

    Could be as low as $5,000, could be as high as $20,000. Depends on how much things have changed on a code basis since the original leach field was installed. Also depends on what really needs done. For instance, if you have to make a new leach field, the local code may now require a larger run of pipes and total leach square area than was the case in the past. On the score of what needs done, have you investigated having the system purged (Jetting the lines)? Sometimes that can restore a bed to working order.

    It might be better to divert all the crap from the off-take of the existing septic tank into an aeration mound (if they will let you do that). These use Pines and other fast growing softwoods to suck up all the fluids / some minerals etc.

    Likely to be a little more expensive, but it gives time for the leach field to recover for normal use,also gives you the trees back.
     
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    An Uncle of mine replaced his leach bed last summer and ask if I could help him. I didn't know WTF one was until I was shin deep in shit.

    All I can say is good luck and even though it's more expensive hire a pro. That shit was nasty
     
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    Thump said:
    UNFORTUNATELY, it looks like my leach field is saturated and needs to be TOTALLY replaced thus totally demolishing my yard and killing all of the big trees in it.
    :mad1: :2004:

    My question is what is the estimated cost I'm looking at here, $10,000?
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    my dad had close to 7K in replacing his, with us doing as much of the work as possible.

    A few things to consider:
    If the trees are truly big and are Oak, Cherry, Elm, check into someone buying them before you just get them chopped up.

    I'm not an insurance guy, but maybe check your homeowners insurance? I dont know, maybe someone else does?
     
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    THought about it... but I liked the idea of a BIG SHITTER in your backyard.

    Anyway... yeah sorry about your problem... this is one that I know nothing about... sounds pricey though... what if you torch your house and collect the insurance money... I know some guys... uhh... nevermind.
     
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    Geez Thump, you're so full of crap how does any of it find it's way to the leach bed? :biggrin:

    Sorry no real help here, all I got is sarcasm this morning. I suggest you seek professional help ... and not just for this problem. Yep, tried again, but all I got is sarcasm today. :wink2:
     
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