Septic Installation and Replacement in Bucks County, PA

When a drain field has failed, a tank has collapsed or you're building on a lot with no public sewer, you need a new or replacement on-lot system. Tell us about your property and we'll connect you with a local septic professional who handles design-to-install work in Upper and Central Bucks. Request a quote.

Request a QuoteCall 215-770-8510

When Replacement Makes Sense

• The drain field stays saturated even after pumping and repairs
• Sewage surfaces in the yard again and again
• A steel or deteriorated concrete tank is failing
• An inspection at sale finds the system can't be repaired
• New construction, an addition or a bedroom count change that the existing system wasn't sized for

Not every problem needs a new system. Start with a diagnosis. Our septic repair and drain field page covers fixes such as baffles, pumps and lines.

How Installation Works in Bucks County

1. Site evaluation and soil testing. Soil probes and percolation testing show what kind of system the lot can support.
2. System design. A designer prepares plans for the right system type.
3. Permit. The Bucks County Health Department reviews and permits on-lot sewage systems (215-345-3318). Work can't start without the permit.
4. Installation and inspection. The installer builds the system to the plan, and the work is inspected before it's covered.
5. Final approval. In townships like Plumstead and Hilltown, the pumping cycle starts from the date the system is approved, so keep that paperwork.

System Types You May Hear About

• Conventional in-ground beds or trenches where soil depth allows
• Elevated sand mounds, common where soils are shallow or seasonally wet
• Systems with dosing tanks and pumps that send effluent to the absorption area
• Alternate or experimental systems where standard designs won't fit

Your designer recommends the type. Mounds and pumped systems have alarms and pumps that need regular checks.

Planning Ahead

• Timing. Testing, design and permits take time, so start early, especially if a sale is pending.
• Access. Equipment needs a clear path to the work area. Mention fences, septic lids or tight driveways on the form.
• Landscaping. Plan to restore the lawn over the new field, and keep trees and paving off it.
• Township rules. After installation, follow your township's pumping program. See septic pumping.

Installation FAQ

Can I replace only the tank? Sometimes. If the drain field is healthy, a tank replacement may be enough. A pro will check both.

Do I need a permit to replace a system? Yes. Installations and most repairs need a Bucks County Health Department permit.

What affects the cost? Lot conditions, system type, access and permit requirements. We don't post prices. Our Septic Guide explains the factors.

Septic Services

• Septic tank pumping
• Septic inspections
• Septic repair and drain fields
• Septic installation and replacement
• Emergency septic service

Areas We Serve

Doylestown · Plumstead · Quakertown · Richland Twp & Richlandtown · Perkasie · Hilltown · Sellersville · Chalfont · Dublin · New Hope · All service areas

How It Works

1. Tell us your town, what you need and any township deadline.
2. Get matched with an independent local septic provider who serves your area.
3. Provider follows up by email (or by phone if you add a number) to talk through the job and a quote.

Request a Quote

Tell us your town, what you need and any township deadline, and a local septic professional will follow up by email. Only name, email and town are required.

Prefer the phone? You can also call 215-770-8510.

Bucks County Septic connects homeowners with independent local septic service providers.