Looking for professional septic services in Hamilton? Our team of experienced septic designers and installers is here to provide top-tier solutions for all your septic system needs. Whether you’re planning a new build, upgrading an existing system, or in need of urgent repairs, we offer comprehensive septic services tailored to the unique soil conditions of Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Certified Septic Designers and Installers – We bring expertise in septic system planning, installation, and maintenance, ensuring efficient, long-lasting systems.
Customized Solutions – Our designs are informed by in-depth soil analysis, ensuring optimal system performance for your property.
Fast and Reliable Repairs – From minor issues to emergency repairs, we provide timely and effective solutions.
Local Expertise – We understand the diverse soil types in Hamilton, which directly influence percolation rates and septic system efficiency.
Examples of Our Septic Projects in Hamilton:
Advanced septic treatment can be used to decrease the size of a leaching bed – Bionest - Dundas
Septic tanks being installed to service institutional property – Waterloo Biofilter - Hamilton
This septic bed repair was extensive but has added many years of service to this system - Dundas
The clearance from a leaching bed distribution line to a structure must be 5 meters as per the OBC – Waterloo Biofilter - Dundas
Septic leaching bed pipes that have become blocked can often be cleared with high pressure water jetting - before - Dundas
Septic leaching bed pipes that have become blocked can often be cleared with high pressure water jetting - after - Dundas
Septic or sewage holding tanks may only be installed with the proper building permits - Dundas
The sand mound of a septic bed may not have to stick above the surrounding grades - Dundas
Cross section of a type A dispersal bed or area bed septic bed with advanced treatment technology - Dundas
Advanced sewage treatment tanks being installed for institution septic system - Waterloo Biofilter - Hamilton
A crane may be used to place components inside a commercial septic treatment unit – Waterloo Biofilter - Hamilton
Over time septic beds can accumulate silt and sand, ultimately blocking the pipes - Dundas
Spreading topsoil over a leaching chamber septic bed with a trim dozer – Infiltrator – Hamilton
Septic tanks being installed to service institutional property – Waterloo Biofilter - Hamilton
Septic tank and pump chamber installed, base scarrified, septic sand placed - Hamilton
Scarifying the clay subsoil and placing sand in the making of a sand mound septic system - Hamilton
Plastic tanks, advanced treatment unit and flow ballancing, ready for granular backfill - Bionest - Hamilton
Placing advanced treatment tanks in a large residential septic system - Bionest - Hamilton
Installing a leaching chamber septic bed – Infiltrator - Hamilton
The lid is placed on a commercial septic tank after the advanced treatment components are installed inside – Waterloo Biofilter - Hamilton
A type A dispersal bed is a smaller sand mound septic bed that pairs with advanced treatment – Bionest - Hamilton
A septic installation may require that several pieces of equipment be mobilized - Hamilton
As the sun rises on the next chapter, we look forward to servicing your septic and earthworks needs - Hamilton
Installing the stone layer for a Type A septic leaching bed – Waterloo Biofilter - Hamilton
The sand mantle of a septic bed can worked into the surrounding grades - Dundas
In leaching chamber septic beds the header should be properly supported and tracer wire should be installed – Infiltrator - Hamilton
Commercial septic tank system with nitrate reduction installed to service gas station plaza – Waterloo Biofilter - Hamilton
Septic running into weeping tile makes house stink, Hamilton
Unknown and abandoned well discovered in septic bed must be decomissioned - Hamilton
These crushed pipes were identified and replaced as part of a septic bed repair - Hamilton
This advanced treatment septic tank includes an air pump to provide oxygen to the bacteria that break down the septic waste – Norweco - Hamilton
This advanced treatment unit still requires an effluent filter be installed – Waterloo Biofilter - Hamilton
Another septic distribution pipe is blocked with sediment, roots and sludge - Hamilton
A lost or forgotten distribution box in a septic bed can be the cause of leaching bed backup - Hamilton
A handle can be added to a septic effluent filter to make it easier to remove for servicing – Hamilton
A distribution box may be required in a septic leaching bed, especially if the leaching bed is installed on a hill - Hamilton
Pumping this institutional septic tank before septic tank repairs are undertaken - Hamilton
Septic leaching bed problems may look like effluent breaking out on the surface of your yard - Hamilton
Biosolids have contaminated this leaching bed and must be removed to rejuvenate this septic bed - Ancaster
Some septic repairs can be relatively minor, but may still add many years of life to a septic system - Ancaster
A septic tank and pump chamber to be used with a conventional leaching bed - Ancaster
A septic leaching bed can be larger than the house it services - Ancaster
A traditional sand mound leaching bed can sometimes be hidden in a hill - Ancaster
A septic tank should be installed at least 1.5 meters from the house - Ancaster
With advanced treatment sand septic beds can be installed in many challenging locations – Bionest - Ancaster
Leaching chamber septic beds can be a good long term septic bed solution – Infiltrator - Ancaster
Leaching chamber septic beds can be installed late in the season – Infiltrator - Ancaster
Leaching chambers can be a versatile solution septic bed solution – Infiltrator – Ancaster
The first step in the construction a filter bed septic bed is to remove the topsoil from the area - Ancaster
Cross section of a traditional sand mound filter bed - Ancaster
Plastic septic tanks should be backfilled with granular material and risers must be added to make the lids accessible at grade – Stoney Creek
Dye was added to this septic tank as part of the septic inspection after the septic tank lid collapsed due to old age – Stoney Creek
Septic waste can leak from a broken septic tank then enter the weeping tile system causing sewage odors in the house – Stoney Creek
Septic treatment tanks can be installed to allow for future patios or decks – Bionest – Stoney Creek
Septic leaching bed is graded and ready for grass seed – Bionest – Stoney Creek
Placing topsoil over a sand mound septic system with advanced treatment on a beautiful day – Bionest – Stoney Creek
Understanding Hamilton’s Soil and Its Impact on Septic Systems:
Hamilton’s communities—Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, and Stoney Creek—feature a variety of soil compositions that can affect how well septic systems function. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect across these areas:
Percolation Rate: Slow drainage due to low permeability.
Septic Considerations: Clay-heavy areas often require specialized designs such as mound systems or aerobic treatment units to ensure proper wastewater absorption and avoid backups.
Soil Composition: A mix of sandy loam and clay loam.
Percolation Rate: Moderate to high in sandy areas, moderate in clay loam zones.
Septic Considerations: Standard septic systems perform well in sandy loam, but soil testing is essential to confirm suitability in clay-heavy sections.
Percolation Rate: Moderate, with slower drainage in clay loam zones.
Septic Considerations: Detailed soil assessments are crucial to determine the appropriate septic system. Alternative systems might be required to ensure effective wastewater management.
Advanced septic treatment can be used to decrease the size of a leaching bed – Bionest - Dundas
