Excavating over septic field

[struglin]

Thanks boys gonna break ground tomorrow will let you know how she goes.

 

[snopro]

Worst case scenario you dig it up and start with new pipe that will last you another 30 years?

 

[struglin]

Worst case scenario you dig it up and start with new pipe that will last you another 30 years?

I’m gonna swamp or probe, I have smaller equipment I can use for that area if need be not wanting to redo the septic system just the lawn lol

 

[rsaint]

So we want to strip the pour quality field grass, put down an inch of loan and sod was gonna use a skid steer. We aren’t going anywhere near the tank it’s over the field. Any concerns? The ground seems firm.

Its never a good idea to go over any field with a machine BUT if its infiltrators and 16'' or more below ground a small track machine and go in between runs you should be ok

 

[Dazzler]

Thanks boys gonna break ground tomorrow will let you know how she goes.

If your running a wheeled machine stay between the laterals, regardless what type of field you have, do not run over them. If your running a track machine, cross the laterals at a 90 degree angle. Try to avoid driving down them.

 

[ferniesnow]

This had been a good read. Information from those who walk the talk and then true to S&M form, also information from all the S&M "experts".

I sure hope your handle name has nothing to do with the outcome. Good luck!

 

[sirkdev]

I just did this in my back yard, get a few loads of loam spatter it out with skidsteer mine was S205 and drug it with harrows and a piece of floor grating, reseeded and am hoping for the best.. it you can get it steel floor grating for industrial walkways works great pulled by a quad. The serrated stuff levels awesome.

 

[snopro]

So what happened? Did it go good or was it a trainwreck?

 

[struglin]

So what happened? Did it go good or was it a trainwreck?

Went great. Ground was firm no crushed pipes!!

 

[rsaint]

Went great. Ground was firm no crushed pipes!!

Glad to hear means your septic field is working good if not spongy.