Trial holes and site suitability
In all cases where a planning application involves a proposal to use a septic tank or
other on-site treatment system, a site assessment is required. This is to ensure
ground waters are protected.
We provide Site Suitability Assessments or more commonly known as ‘Percolation
Tests’ to EPA code of practice 2009 standard for planning applications and upgrades
of existing Septic tanks and wastewater treatment systems.
While the majority of our testing is undertaken for customers seeking new planning
permission applications for new builds or home extensions, this is also a valuable
service available to people who are interested in upgrading an existing septic tank
system that is not up to the proper standards.
