“A” Tom Huff Company
Verified · Lic. 13273Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Rutherford County, TN · Septic System Installation
Septic System Installation in Rutherford County
A new or replacement system in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County
Local ground is the deciding factor in Rutherford County: Effluent reaching bedrock fractures gets little filtration before entering the karst aquifer, so soil depth and sinkhole avoidance dominate permit approval And the rules here matter — sinkhole and karst-feature setbacks are strictly enforced; fields cannot discharge toward closed depressions, 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 Rutherford County
License-verified contractors (active state license) are listed first.
2415 Construction Inc
Verified · Lic. 13460Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
4 Seasons Contracting
Verified · Lic. 18233Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
5th Generation Builders/Bryan Sauer
Verified · Lic. 13569Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
A Team Footers and Excavation LLC
Verified · Lic. 18977Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
A-1 ADVANCED ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Verified · Lic. 11700Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
A-TEAM SEPTIC
Verified · Lic. 13212Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
AA Land Development
Verified · Lic. 14833Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Abm Landscaping LLC
Verified · Lic. 14311Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Adam Nash Enterprise
Verified · Lic. 12573Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Adams Backhoe
Verified · Lic. 420Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Adriel
Verified · Lic. 14350Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Advanced Lawn and Land, LLC.
Verified · Lic. 19594Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Al & Ralphs All Points Septic
Verified · Lic. 13120Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Alcorn Construction
Verified · Lic. 12305Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Alcorn Drainage and Land Works
Verified · Lic. 18310Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Alejandro's Utilities
Verified · Lic. 14202Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
ALEXANDER BACKHOE & DOZER
Verified · Lic. 10320Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
All Construction & Roofing LLC
Verified · Lic. 19171Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
American Dirtworks
Verified · Lic. 13741Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
American Excavation, LLC
Verified · Lic. 14286Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Anthony Bowling Backhoe
Verified · Lic. 778Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
anthony collins
Verified · Lic. 10092Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Ashworth's Backhoe Service, LLC
Verified · Lic. 10416Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
B & D Plumbing
Verified · Lic. 17975Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
B KELLY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
Verified · Lic. 13175Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
B&M Dirtworks
Verified · Lic. 12723Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
B3 Construction LLC
Verified · Lic. 13206Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Bagwell Waste LLC
Verified · Lic. 1026Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Pumper · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Baldwin Construction
Verified · Lic. 12942Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Septic System Installation in Rutherford County — FAQ
What does a new septic system cost in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County are the biggest cost driver.
Do I need a permit to install a septic system in Rutherford County?
Yes. Permits are issued by the Local authorized agent / county health department in Rutherford County, under Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Division of Water Resources., 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.