Perc Test and Site Evaluation

Perc Test and Site Evaluation in Bangor

Every permitted septic project in Bangor starts here. Museumhouseonbloor runs the soil percolation test and site evaluation that measure how fast water drains through your soil, confirm the depth of the seasonal high water table, and locate bedrock. Those readings decide the drainfield size and the system type the Penobscot County health department will approve.

Why It Comes First

Without a perc test there is no permit, and no honest quote. The soil result is what separates a lot that can take a conventional gravity drainfield from one that needs an aerobic treatment unit or an elevated mound. Testing up front on a lot off Ohio Street or Hammond Street means you learn what your ground allows before you spend on a design that will not pass.

Our Process

We dig the test holes, run the percolation readings, and record the soil profile and water table depth. We check that four feet of vertical separation to groundwater or bedrock is available, map the well and property line setbacks, and hand you a written evaluation. That document becomes the foundation of the permit application and the drainfield design.

Call (207) 721-2320 to schedule a perc test in the Bangor area.