If you’re thinking of working with a Phoenix general contracting company to build a home in a rural area, you might wind up needing to install a septic system. This will be the case if you don’t have access to municipal utilities, either because you’re too far away or there are no public roads that come into your property. At Maricopa Contractors, our general contracting company in Phoenix AZ has a lot of experience helping clients who want to live well outside the city limits. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of installing a septic system.
Advantages
If you choose Maricopa Contractors as your Phoenix general contracting company, we can help you move “off the grid,” so to speak. If that’s the case, then a septic system might just be a must. Your might need to have a permit, and the county you’re in may also require you to perform ongoing maintenance on the system. But overall, the ownership costs associated with a septic system are relatively low.
Working with a general contracting company in Phoenix AZ to install a septic system also offers other benefits, including the following.
- In many cases, a septic system is largely a “set it and forget it” situation. It’s very low maintenance, and typically very reliable.
- You can probably install a septic system no matter how far you may be from municipal utilities.
- The spray field or drain field will usually provide the nutrients needed to promote an incredibly healthy lawn.
Drawbacks
There are a few disadvantages to a septic system as well, as any trustworthy general contracting company in Phoenix AZ will tell you. For example, if you’re going to be in your home for many years, you’ll eventually need to replace equipment, such as pumps. You also have to be very careful what you pour down your drains. Harsh chemicals can cause a lot of damage. You’ll also need really watch vegetation so roots don’t impact the system.
Talk to a representative with our Phoenix general contracting company to learn more about the pros and cons of a septic system. You can call (520) 705-2927 or contact us online.
