934 CONSTRUCTION
Verified · Lic. 11205Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
Alamance County, NC · Septic System Installation
Septic System Installation in Alamance County
A new or replacement system in Alamance County starts with a soil test and a permit — not a shovel.
Installing a septic system is the largest-ticket job a septic owner faces, and the design is dictated by your land: soil type, how fast it percolates, and how high the water table sits all decide what system you're allowed to build and what it costs.
Every legal install begins with a site evaluation and a county permit. The output of that evaluation — conventional drainfield, engineered mound, or an aerobic/nitrogen-reducing unit — is what drives the final price far more than the tank itself.
Local conditions in Alamance County
Local ground is the deciding factor in Alamance County: Most lots have adequate vertical separation, but perched seasonal water above clay can fail an otherwise good-looking lot — soil color (gray mottling) is the tell. And the rules here matter — all work under 15a ncac 18e with three-permit (ip/ca/op) sequence administered by each county health department, which can raise the cost of a new system considerably.
How a septic installation works
- Site & soil evaluation. A licensed evaluator or engineer tests percolation and locates the seasonal high water table to determine what the soil can handle.
- System design. The system is sized to your soil and the number of bedrooms, and the type is chosen — conventional, mound/filled, or aerobic.
- County permit. Plans are submitted to the county health department for an OSTDS construction permit before any work begins.
- Tank and drainfield install. The tank is set and the drainfield is built to spec, with fill brought in where the water table requires elevation.
- Final inspection. The county inspects the open system and signs off before it's covered and put into use.
What drives the cost
- System type — conventional vs. mound vs. aerobic/nitrogen-reducing
- Soil and water table (high water tables require expensive fill)
- Drainfield size, which scales with bedroom count
- Permit and engineering/site-evaluation fees
- Site access and how much excavation is needed
- Tank material and capacity
How to choose a pro
- Use a licensed Registered or Master Septic Tank Contractor
- Make sure they pull the county permit (never skip it)
- Insist the design matches your soil/site evaluation
- Get the warranty and final county approval in writing
30 septic system installation providers in Alamance County
License-verified contractors (active state license) are listed first.
B & W SITE SOLUTIONS LLC
Verified · Lic. 14313Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BLANCHARD'S BOBCAT & BACKHOE
Verified · Lic. 11113Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BRAD JOHNSON PLUMBING
Verified · Lic. 12062Mebane, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BRAD PLUMBING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT
Verified · Lic. 14611Haw River, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BRAFFORD GRADING AND SEPTIC
Verified · Lic. 9754Liberty, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BREASHEARS CONCRETE LLC
Verified · Lic. 9908Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BRIAN PARIS SEPTIC SERVICE INC
Verified · Lic. 1144Graham, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
C & D SEPTIC & BACKHOE
Verified · Lic. 4840Graham, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
C & E PLUMBING & SEPTIC
Verified · Lic. 11498Snow Camp, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
CALEB AUGUST HUGHES
Verified · Lic. 11200Graham, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
CAROLINA PIPE & GROUND WORKS LLC
Verified · Lic. 11439Elon, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
CEI CONSTRUCTION INC
Verified · Lic. 11744Mebane, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
CHAMBERS BACKHOE AND GRADING LLC
Verified · Lic. 2692Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
CLAYTON LAWN CARE LLC
Verified · Lic. 9683Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
CLOVER CREEK MHP
Verified · Lic. 2639Mebane, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DANIEL LEE HALL
Verified · Lic. 11429Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DCI HOMES INC
Verified · Lic. 15109Graham, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DEAN WARD
Verified · Lic. 15199Graham, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DM THOMPSON ENTERPRISE INC
Verified · Lic. 11980Mebane, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
EZ SEPTIC REPAIR & INSTALLATION
Verified · Lic. 7152Mebane, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
FOUST AND HOLT BACKHOE INC
Verified · Lic. 3214Alamance, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GARRETT HOPKINS CONSTRUCTION
Verified · Lic. 11499Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GWYNN SEPTIC
Verified · Lic. 5931Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
HOPKINS GRADING & EXCAVATING
Verified · Lic. 11500Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
II
Verified · Lic. 14697Graham, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
INGLE DIRTWORKS LLC
Verified · Lic. 11364Snow Camp, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
IV
Verified · Lic. 6072Alamance, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
J CARTER BUILDERS
Verified · Lic. 6161Graham, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
JAMES MICHAEL DODSON
Verified · Lic. 11450Graham, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
Septic System Installation in Alamance County — FAQ
What does a new septic system cost in Alamance County?
Conventional systems commonly run from several thousand dollars to well over $10,000; mound and nitrogen-reducing systems cost more. Soil and water-table conditions in Alamance County are the biggest cost driver.
Do I need a permit to install a septic system in Alamance County?
Yes. Permits are issued by the Local authorized agent / county health department in Alamance County, under North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), Division of Public Health — Environmental Health Section, On-Site Water Protection Branch (OSWP)., and the system must pass inspection before use.
How long does an installation take?
Once permitted, the install itself is often 1–3 days, but evaluation and permitting can add weeks. Plan ahead.