Get a level 3 Soil Survey BEFORE you buy!
Serving Most Counties in North Georgia
Level 3 Soil Surveys are Required to Obtain A Septic Permit
Why Get a Level 3 Soil Survey?
When municipal water treatment is unavailable or undesirable, a level 3 soil survey (often called a "perc test") is required by the state of Georgia for new home builds and septic system repairs as well as home remodels and acquiring an address for a parcel of land. Banks may also require a soil survey before approving financing for the purchase of land or for a home that will be remodeled.
What is a Level 3 Soil Survey?
Sample Extraction
Sample Extraction
Sample Extraction
A soil survey begins where soils are found: the Earth. A minimum of 4 holes are dug per acre that is to be surveyed for suitability. The holes are dug to 6 feet deep (whenever possible) by hand tools or by a backhoe when necessary. The soil scientist will look for clues in the soil that help determine if the soil can be used for a septic system. This includes indicators of water table, bedrock, or other restrictive features.
Analysis
Sample Extraction
Sample Extraction
Based on the field notes collected for the survey, the soil scientist will determine the percolation rate for each soil type that is located in the mapping area. If any restrictions are present in the soil, the soil scientist may recommend additional efforts to ensure that a system can be installed that will last a lifetime.
Report
Sample Extraction
Report
The soil scientist will create a report that contains a map of the holes that were dug, the soil series that were encountered, and a data table showing recommendations for the install of a successful septic system in each of the soil series that were mapped.