Stamford Perk Testing
We Lead the Way in Perk Testing in Stamford, CT
A&A Systems Control is the company to call on for perk testing in Stamford, CT. Our famil-owned and -operated crew has the necessary knowledge and the vast resources to ensure precise findings for your benefit. Please take a moment to learn more about this service we provide for residential and commercial clients in all our service areas.
Understanding Perk Testing
A percolation test (perk) test measures how quickly water drains through soil. It’s used to determine if a property can support a septic system. Many local governments require it. Whenever you need a perk test, rest assured that our septic services team has you covered. We have the right equipment and the needed training to get the job done.
Perk Testing Is Essential
Traditional septic systems only work if the soil in the leach field area is sufficiently permeable – or able to absorb liquids from the septic tank. It needs to be able to absorb wastewater flowing into it. Otherwise, untreated wastewater may back up and appear on the surface. We are well-versed in all things septic, particularly with perk testing services.
Signs Perk Testing Is Needed
Perk testing services are needed if you live in a rural area without access to local sewage lines. If this is the case, a house cannot be built unless a perk test is done and the results are acceptable. If a perk test fails, the house cannot be built in that location. We also encourage you to schedule a perk testing if you live near an area with a high water table or if you plan to place a septic tank near water-filled areas like a lake or stream. This is a great way to make sure wastewater doesn’t get into these areas.
Issues We Address
Before a septic tank can be installed, the ability of the surrounding soil to absorb and drain water has to be determined. We address issues such as whether or not this is possible in areas where soil may not be sufficiently suitable. For instance, if a home is going to be built in an area where septic tanks aren’t used the existing home, a perk test is recommended. We also address issues such as whether or not a septic system can be moved to another location on a property safely by testing the soil in the new area.
Entrust Your Septic System to the Experts
A&A Systems Control is proudly community-based and local. We’re also fully insured, licensed, and bonded. Additionally, we offer free, accurate estimates and we provide 24-hour service for emergencies.
Perk Testing FAQs
Common reasons include shallow soil, bedrock near the soil surface, sandy soil, heavy clay soils, and proximity to wetlands or bodies of water.
If it’s in a rural area, yes. If a perk test fails, many rural municipalities will not allow a home to be built.
A perk test takes around 24 to 48 hours to complete from start to finish. The testing itself lasts for just a few hours. Other sites involved include drilling test holes and pre-soaking them overnight before measuring water absorption the next day.
Normally, the answer is no. However, check with your home insurance provider to determine what may apply if you already have a house built and a policy for it where testing is going to be done.
Get Started By Giving Our Team A Call
Schedule your perk testing in Stamford, CT, today by contacting A&A Systems Control. Our technicians are local and familiar with the area. Ask for a free estimate by calling us or filling out the online form.