Professional Soil Borings for Septic Systems
Indiana Registered Soil Scientist serving Steuben, LaGrange, St. Joseph, Kosciusko and DeKalb counties in northern Indiana.
NEI Soil Consulting LLC specializes in practical soil boring tests designed for septic systems. We analyze your soil thoroughly, providing clear insights to help you make informed decisions about your septic system's type and size for your home or business. We perform borings for septic system repairs and replacement as well as for new residential and commercial projects.
- Who needs an Indiana Registered Soil Scientist?
- Property owners in Indiana need the services of an Indiana Registered Soil Scientist if they’re replacing or repairing an existing septic system or constructing a new residence or commercial building that will utilize a septic system.
- Do I need to be present when you perform borings?
- It’s certainly not necessary, but having the property owner on hand gives me a better idea of what your plans are for the property. I can also gather this information through phone calls and e-mails.
- What type of permits are necessary to install a septic system?
- Please remember permits are required through the local health department prior to any installation of a septic system. As a soil scientist, I provide soil descriptions that are then reviewed by the health department. The department provides the minimum requirements for a septic system, predicated on the number of bedrooms in the residence.
- What if I have a commercial property? Is the process the same for soil borings?
- The process is the same and I also will furnish you with a pre-application to fill out and return to the Indiana Department of Health. That department will then provide a technical data sheet showing the minimum system design requirements. This typically takes 30-60 days.
- Do I mark my utilities?
- Indiana 811 is a free service and I will make contact with them and arrange for your utilities to be marked. Utilities typically can be marked within five days, but that time may vary.
- What equipment do you use for soil borings?
- I utilize a hand auger, which allows me to pull soil samples to a depth of approximately 6 ½ feet. Typically I perform three borings then furnish my written report to both you and the local health department. If requested, I can also forward the report to your installer, contractor or developer.
- Are borings the same as a perc test?
- Perc tests are no longer utilized by health departments. Today, sites are evaluated by direct soil analysis by a registered soil scientist.
- What cities and towns do you serve in Indiana?
- South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Osceola, LaGrange, Howe, Angola, Fremont, Hamilton, Orland, Auburn, Spencerville, Corunna, Butler and Warsaw.
Testimonials
"Bill was out and did the soil borings in short order and sent them off to the state. I was told it takes months to get results back, but Bill was good about communicating on where we were in the system. I would recommend Bill at NEI Soil Consulting any day."
"Bill does a great job, he was early for our appointment, explained his process, and followed up with the core sample results promptly. I would recommend NEI Soil Consulting to anyone planning expansions or repairing existing systems. Great customer service!! A++"
"They did a great job, results came quickly, and affordable as well."
"Great experience!!! Janet and Bill showed up on time ready to go despite the cold windy and dreary weather. They were super pleasant. After a couple of minutes we felt like we had known them for years. Bill was a wealth of knowledge. I had a bunch of question and he answered all of them while focusing on the task without missing a beat. I would definitely .recommend NEI SOIL CONSULTING TO ANYONE!"
"We had a very good response, they were quick to get on our needs and we got our results promptly. I would recommend NEI for any soil testing needs!"
"We contacted NEI Soil Consulting, LLC after we purchased a property that was in need of borings. Janet and Bill were extremely easy to work with. Janet set up the appointment quickly. She explained things and answered all questions I had. Bill was prompt, professional and thorough in his testing process. We had our results very quickly. I highly recommend!"
"Exceptional customer service and great to work with! They completed exactly what we needed so quickly and gave great detail to explain our soil test. Highly recommended and would use them again!!"