Reliable, Code-Compliant Septic Solutions for Homes and Rural Properties
If you’re building outside city sewer lines or upgrading a failed system, you need a septic setup that’s built to last. At SoIL Excavating, we offer professional septic system installation services in Carbondale, Murphysboro, Marion, Carterville, and throughout Southern Illinois.
We work with homeowners, builders, and inspectors to ensure your septic tank and lateral lines are installed correctly, legally, and ready to handle everyday usage without issues.
Septic Installation Services Offered by SoIL Excavating
Septic Installation Services Offered by SoIL Excavating
New Septic Tank Installation – From site planning to final backfill
Lateral Line Trenching – Proper slope and spacing for field line efficiency
Septic System Replacement – Full removal and replacement of failed systems
Permit Coordination – Help with inspections and health department requirements
Backfill & Finish Grading – Leveling and compacting the system site
System Expansion or Modification – Add-on tanks or lateral line extension
Our Septic Installation Process
Site Evaluation & Soil Test – Work with your engineer or health department to confirm specs
System Design Review – Confirm tank size, lateral length, and required layout
Excavation & Installation – Digging tank and trenching lines per plan
Inspection Coordination – We coordinate local inspections for permit sign-off
Backfill & Surface Smoothing – Compacting and grading to restore your property
Common Septic Projects We Handle
Septic installs for new home builds in rural areas
Replacing undersized or outdated systems
Fixing failed systems with drainage or backup issues
Systems for barns, tiny homes, guest houses, or trailers
System modifications for additions or increased use
We install conventional and modified gravity-fed systems. (No engineered or advanced treatment systems.)
Cost of Septic System Installation in Southern Illinois
Your cost will vary based on:
Tank size and type
Soil conditions and absorption test results
Length and depth of lateral lines
Site grading and access difficulty
Local inspection and permit fees
We provide detailed, transparent quotes after an on-site review or plan submission.
Avoid Backups, Failed Inspections, and Costly Repairs
Installing a septic system is more than digging a hole and dropping in a tank. It requires planning, slope precision, and strict compliance with local codes. Done right, your system will work for decades. Done wrong, it can fail within months.
At SoIL Excavating, we don’t cut corners — we dig smarter.
When to Schedule Septic System Installation
During the planning phase of a new home or rural build
After your percolation or soil absorption test is approved
When replacing a failed or leaking septic system
Before building additions or increasing household occupancy
When health departments require an upgrade to pass inspection
Serving Southern Illinois with Trusted Septic Solutions
We provide septic tank installation services in:
Carbondale, Murphysboro, Marion, Carterville, Herrin, Cambria, Energy, and nearby areas.
Build with Confidence, Flush with Peace of Mind
Let SoIL Excavating handle your septic system install from start to finish — and do it right the first time.
