Drainfield & Leach Field Repair

Your drainfield (also called a leach field) is where the water from your tank soaks into the ground. When it fails, the water has nowhere to go. It comes up in the yard or back into the house.

We connect you with licensed septic contractors who can find out why it's failing and fix it, from clearing lines to a full replacement with permits.

What's included

• Pump the tank and check the outlet and filter
• Locate and test the leach lines
• Camera inspection of distribution lines
• Line jetting to clear roots and buildup
• Repair or replace failed sections
• Full drainfield replacement with permits and soil testing

Signs you need this

• Soggy, spongy ground over the leach lines
• Bright green stripes of grass in a dry yard
• Sewage smell outside, especially after showers or laundry
• Drains slow down again soon after pumping
• Water standing in the tank above the outlet

Why drainfields fail

The number one cause is a tank that wasn't pumped. Solids wash out of the tank and clog the soil. Other causes: too much water at once, roots, vehicles driving over the lines, and old systems simply wearing out after 25 to 30 years.

Repair vs. replace

Not every soggy yard means a new drainfield. Sometimes the fix is a clogged filter, a crushed pipe, or a broken distribution box. A proper diagnosis saves money. When replacement is needed, the work goes through your local health authority for a permit and a design based on your soil.

Drainfield & Leach Field Repair cost

Small repairs can run a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Full drainfield replacement in Northern Nevada often runs $10,000 to $30,000 depending on soil, lot size, and system type.

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Drainfield & Leach Field Repair near you

We serve homes on septic in 22 towns and neighborhoods across Northern Nevada:

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