Complete Septic System Service
When your septic system fails, you need it fixed fast. You need someone who shows up when they say they will, completes the work on time, and gets it done right the first time without coming back to fix mistakes.
Precision Septic Systems Inc handles every aspect of septic service – from new installations on raw land to emergency repairs on failed systems. We’re not general contractors who subcontract septic work. We own our excavation equipment, hold all required NC licenses, and handle everything from excavation to final inspection. When you call us, you work directly with Ricky Holland – Grade IV Certified Installer and Inspector with 40+ years of experience in central North Carolina’s soil conditions.
You get honest assessments about whether you need repairs or replacement. We don’t upsell drain field replacements when a simple repair will work, and we don’t patch failing systems that need to be replaced. Around Angier, Clayton, and Fuquay Varina, homeowners choose us because we’ve been doing this since 1985 and our work passes inspection the first time.
Septic Tank Installation
Professional septic tank installation for new construction and system replacements. We handle complete site excavation with our own equipment, proper tank placement based on soil conditions and water table depth, connection to household plumbing and drain field, and all required county inspections. Every tank installation includes proper backfill, grading, and site restoration so your property looks like we were never there.
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New Septic System Installation
Complete septic system installation once your permit is approved. The soil evaluation and county permit come first, and we can walk you through what your county needs. Then we install tanks and drain fields with our own crews and equipment, to the approved design, and meet the county for the required inspections. Systems are sized for your bedroom count and soil conditions, not undersized to save money upfront, which causes failures later.
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Septic System Repair
Expert septic system repair for residential and commercial properties. We diagnose the actual problem – whether it’s a broken baffle, cracked tank, separated pipe, or failing component – and provide targeted repairs that restore function without unnecessary replacement. Common repairs include baffle replacement, pipe repair between house and tank, distribution box repair, and pump replacement for pressurized systems. If your system is beyond repair, we’ll tell you honestly rather than charging for temporary fixes.
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Septic Drain Field Repair
Specialized drain field repair when your system shows signs of failure but full replacement isn’t necessary yet. We assess drain field condition, identify salvageable sections, and provide repairs that extend system life. This might include repairing specific sections of failed drain field, replacing distribution boxes, fixing broken distribution pipes, or addressing drainage problems around the field. Not all drain field problems require complete replacement – we evaluate each situation and recommend the most cost-effective solution.
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NC Certified Septic Inspection
NCOWCICB certified septic inspections for home sales. North Carolina doesn’t require an inspection on every sale, but most lenders ask for one on a financed purchase, and it has to be done by a certified inspector. Ricky Holland holds NC Septic Inspector License #1098i and Grade IV Certified Inspector credentials – the highest inspection certification level. Our comprehensive inspections include tank pumping and internal inspection (recommended, not required by law), drain field evaluation for saturation and function, distribution box inspection, inlet and outlet baffle inspection, and detailed written reports for buyers, sellers, and mortgage companies. We coordinate directly with real estate agents and title companies to meet closing deadlines.
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Types of Septic Systems We Install
Frequently Asked Questions
Warning signs you might need replacement include frequent backups even after pumping, standing water over the drain field that won’t go away, sewage odors around your property, or an inspection report showing drain field failure around Coats, Lillington, or Dunn. If your system is over 25-30 years old and having repeated problems, replacement is often more cost-effective than ongoing repairs. We provide honest assessments – if a $1,500 repair will give you 5+ more years, we’ll recommend that over a $12,000 replacement.
Most residential installations around Clayton, Garner, and Smithfield take 2-5 days from start to finish, depending on system type, soil conditions, and weather. That includes excavation, tank installation, drain field construction, and backfilling. The permit comes first. The county has to approve the system before work can start, and timing varies by county. Once you have the permit, we schedule the install and meet the county for the required inspections.
North Carolina requires a permit before a new septic system goes in. It starts with a soil evaluation, done by the county or a licensed soil scientist, and the homeowner submits the application to the county health department (Wake, Harnett, Johnston, Sampson or Cumberland). The county reviews it against the soil conditions and property size. Once the permit is issued, we install the system to the approved design, and the county does the required inspections, including the final one. Timing varies by county and workload.
Yes, we regularly install systems on challenging properties around Princeton, McGees Crossroads, and Newton-Grove with heavy clay, high water tables, or limited space. Solutions include mound systems that elevate drain field above poor soil or high water table, low-pressure dosing systems for difficult terrain or undersized lots, sand filter systems for properties where conventional systems won’t work, and advanced treatment systems for smaller properties or sensitive areas. Our Grade IV certification and 40+ years of local experience mean we’ve solved every type of site challenge in central North Carolina’s soil conditions.
Yes. A septic inspection done for a home sale in North Carolina has to be performed by an inspector certified through the NCOWCICB. General contractors, plumbers and septic pumpers can’t do it unless they hold that certification. Ricky Holland holds Inspector License #1098i. Even if your system seems fine, problems like worn baffles or a saturated drain field only show up in a proper inspection.
Yes — when a septic system is malfunctioning, Ricky performs on-site evaluations to diagnose the problem and identify your options. Whether it’s a drainfield issue, tank failure, or backup problem in Angier, Clayton, Fuquay Varina, or across central North Carolina, we’ll give you an honest assessment of what’s needed to get your system back on track.
Emergency Service
Call or text 919-909-4389 for 24/7 emergency service.
Regular Service
Call or text 919-909-4389 during business hours or use the form.
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Business Hours
| Monday | 8AM-5PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM-5PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM-5PM |
| Thursday | 8AM-5PM |
| Friday | 8AM-5PM |
| Saturday | 8AM-5PM |
| Sunday | Closed |