A & B SEPTIC SERVICES INC
Verified · Lic. 4184Greensboro, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
Guilford County, NC · Septic System Installation
Septic System Installation in Guilford County
A new or replacement system in Guilford 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 Guilford County
Local ground is the deciding factor in Guilford 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 Guilford County
License-verified contractors (active state license) are listed first.
A TO Z OUTDOORS LLC
Verified · Lic. 14254Greensboro, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
ADAM MODLIN
Verified · Lic. 15035High Point, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
ALFRED FIGUEROA
Verified · Lic. 15208Greensboro, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
ANDERSON PLUMBING
Verified · Lic. 7328Kernersville, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
ASSURANCE HOME INSPECTIONS
Verified · NC NCOWCICBGreensboro, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BETTER CHOICE GREASE TRAP PUMPING
Verified · Lic. 7076Inspector, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BILLY JUSTIN MILLER
Verified · Lic. 11526Jamestown, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BRENT SPENCER
Verified · Lic. 12048Greensboro, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
CARTER WHITE BRAND LLC
Verified · Lic. 7919High Point, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
CLAPP'S ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Verified · Lic. 11402Julian, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
COAST BUILDING SOLUTIONS
Verified · Lic. 15306Burlington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
COLLINS & LINEBERRY CONSTRUCTION
Verified · Lic. 11933Liberty, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DAKS EARTH WORKS INC
Verified · Lic. 11016Liberty, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DBA SEPTIC SOLUTIONS
Verified · Lic. 11638Oak Ridge, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DECKER SEPTIC INC
Verified · Lic. 1061Summerfield, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DO DREAMS INC
Verified · Lic. 13017High Point, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DONAHUE SEPTIC TANK
Verified · Lic. 2701Mcleansville, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DREAM HOMES UNLIMITED & EXCAVATING
Verified · Lic. 12038Oak Ridge, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DRIGGERS PUMPING SERVICE
Verified · Lic. 4108Trinity, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DRIP DOCTORS PLUMBING & EXCAVATION
Verified · Lic. 11260Germanton, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
ECO-ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Verified · Lic. 6902Kernersville, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GATE CITY FOUNDATION DRAINAGE
Verified · Lic. 9741Greensboro, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GM HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC
Verified · Lic. 11969Kernersville, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GRABE PLUMBING LLC
Verified · Lic. 1404714047, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
HAWKINS BACKHOE AND SEPTIC
Verified · Lic. 15014Whitsett, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
I KNOW A GUY SKID STEER SERVICES
Verified · Lic. 14826Whitsett, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
JASON L YOUNG
Verified · Lic. 99519951, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
JENKINS WASTE
Verified · Lic. 14255Brown Summit, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
MEREDITH & OBRYANT SEPTIC TANK
Verified · Lic. 1857High Point, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
Septic System Installation in Guilford County — FAQ
What does a new septic system cost in Guilford 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 Guilford County are the biggest cost driver.
Do I need a permit to install a septic system in Guilford County?
Yes. Permits are issued by the Local authorized agent / county health department in Guilford 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.