joker 618 Posted October 23, 2014 Well was going to finally look into and purchase a heat press and some other stuff. Well all that went out the window yesterday when i found out my septic tank drainfied is pretty much shot.. Found three of the four lines going out from the distribution box completely filled with mud. So it will have to be replaced and looking at anywhere between 3,000 to 5,000. I should know today when i get home from work what the cost will be. But at the end of the day i will not let this get me discouraged or down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
express2100 154 Posted October 23, 2014 Good luck with that! Around here if your drain field needs to be replaced they force you to install a completely new mound system. $20k - $30k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 23, 2014 Oh the rewards of being a homeowner. I have owned my homes since i was 21 except for a few years living in Virginia that i rented. There have been many times over the years that i wish i rented when large repair bills come up the one saving grace for me is i can do it all my self . My rental properties have been the biggest head aches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted October 23, 2014 Yeah i have a guy coming out today to give me a quote. That is part of being a homeowner. That is why i never got into owning rental properties.. It is just a bad time of year when you have two children with christmas coming up. But like i said my head will stay up and and get it done and move on.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 23, 2014 I had a friend with the same problem a few years back and we had a ditch digging party where we dug all the lines and another friend layed all the pipe and stone. The we buried it all and in the end it was like $500 and a bunch of burgers and beer. Something to think about. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted October 23, 2014 There is a guy around our area that has a sewer cleaning business and can sometimes revitalize an old drain field depending on the design. High pressure water jet system that he runs in there similar to the ones they use to clean sewer mains. Never had to use him. In Idaho you can replace your own system without a license if it's your house. County still wants to come inspect (assuming you even tell them you are doing it) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted October 23, 2014 Yeah Wildgoose they require permits here in the county a live in but most dont pull the permit cause you know how the cities and counties can be.. All the people i called stated that the drain field is pretty much shot and it would need to be replaced.. Jaybird that has crossed my mind.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz1234 24 Posted October 23, 2014 Don't get discouraged...Maybe the heat press and other equipment can generate enough income to help pay for the repairs! Time to sharpen your pencil. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 23, 2014 Joker I do feel your pain because mine is getting bad too. When we get a heavy rain my toilet takes forever to go down because nothing is making it through the leech field. Up here sand fills the pipes over time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted October 23, 2014 Sometimes they can be revitalized like Wildgoose stated. but all lines are packed full of mud so i think best thing for me is to have it redone and move on.. Jaybird i would not let that go to much longer or you could have a disaster.. Price you pay for having septic and not city sewage...lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwp99 283 Posted October 23, 2014 Check into some stuff called EZ Lay or EZ Flow. in my area the county allows you to use less square footage of this than a conventional rock and pipe drain field 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 23, 2014 Sometimes they can be revitalized like Wildgoose stated. but all lines are packed full of mud so i think best thing for me is to have it redone and move on.. Jaybird i would not let that go to much longer or you could have a disaster.. Price you pay for having septic and not city sewage...lol I just pray for no rain lol. Honestly I'm home so little it barely matters and I've been toying with selling my trailer and land and just putting in an apartment above the store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted October 23, 2014 Jaybird that would not be a bad idea at all.. But one thing for sure with all this happening my kids will still have a great christmas.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 23, 2014 seams like they could learn to frack them too!. haven't done the field yet nor the roof for 20 years so holding my breath - the 3 yr old dishwasher gave up so had to order new one right before trip to be installed after we get back . . . (installed by me that is), camper is being completed right now literally within an hr of us leaving for the cruise - oh yeay that was twice the estimate - wooosahhhh - woooossaaahhhhhh - joker repeat with me we both need it wooo sahhhhh 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted October 23, 2014 Dakota i had my roof done four years ago. I actually got a brand new stainless steel dishwasher for 100 dollars about 6 months ago. My brother in law had a house built and he did not like the dishwasher due to it was to loud so i bought it from him.. Guess he has more money to throw around then i do lol Woooo sahhh 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarrotto 78 Posted October 23, 2014 Hope things get better and go smoothly for ya Joker. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
