Get a level 3 Soil Survey BEFORE you buy!
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") may be 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.
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.
Septic Designs and ES&PC Plans
Septic System Design
Erosion Control Inspections
Erosion Control Inspections
We provide engineered septic designs that are neat, legible, and precise.
Erosion Control Inspections
Erosion Control Inspections
Erosion Control Inspections
Taylor is GSWCC Level 1A Certified and has performed erosion control inspections for dozens of construction sites including major DOT projects in the North Georgia area.
ES&PC Plans
Erosion Control Inspections
ES&PC Plans
Daniel is certified as a Level 2 Design Professional and can provide high-quality Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control (ES&PC) plans.
Rapid Report Completion
NGSW consistently completes reports by the same Friday that the field project is completed.
NGSW uses ArcGIS Pro to produce all reports. We use sophisticated geoprocessing tools to convert digital elevation models into contours and we link directly to county REST files for parcel boundary information. If a plat is provided, NGSW can seamlessly integrate the file into our workspace. When survey and engineering companies can provide CAD data in State Plane format, we can import the data into our reports and work with it directly. We have nearly a dozen proprietary processes built using Python coding that allow us to rapidly generate features in our reports that are consistent and precise.
