Overview

This chapter is filled with routine remedies for sorrowful septic systems. If you install new septic systems for long enough, you are bound to run into some problems after the job is done on some of the systems you are responsible for. Like any other type of new installation, there is a risk that something will go wrong while the installation is still under warranty. This makes a homeowner s problem a builder s problem.

If a builder, such as yourself, subs septic work out to an independent contractor, it does not make the independent contractor solely responsible for problems with a septic system. Since the builder is the general contractor, a customer for whom work is done has a right to look for help from the builder. In other words, even if you don t put a septic system in yourself, you are still responsible for it.

As a general contractor who has subcontracted a septic system out, you are fortunate enough to have someone to call to solve your septic problems. If you install septic systems with an in-house crew, you or your employees will have to assume full responsibility. Either way, you need to be able to talk intelligently to your customers when problems arise.

There are several types of potential failures to consider. Many of the possibilities are avoidable if a builder informs customers of the do s and don ts when a house is sold. Do you know what recommendations to make to your customers in regard to the...