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Your drain field is where the real work happens in your septic system. After wastewater leaves the tank, it flows into a network of perforated pipes buried in gravel trenches. The soil filters and treats the water before it returns to the groundwater. When this system fails, you've got a serious problem.
Centrel Services specializes in drain field repair and replacement throughout Central Florida. We understand the challenges of working with Florida's sandy soil and high water tables, and we design systems that work with your property's unique conditions.
Watch for these warning signs that indicate your drain field needs attention:
Standing water or persistently soggy ground near your drain field, especially during dry weather, indicates that wastewater isn't percolating into the soil properly.
A healthy drain field shouldn't smell. If you notice sewage odors in your yard, wastewater is surfacing rather than being absorbed and treated by the soil.
Grass that's noticeably greener and more lush over your drain field area means wastewater is rising too close to the surface and acting as fertilizer.
If you just had your septic tank pumped but drains are still running slowly, the problem isn't your tank. It's your drain field not accepting wastewater at a normal rate.
A tank that needs pumping more frequently than usual could indicate that effluent isn't draining properly into the field, causing liquid to back up in the tank.
Not every drain field problem requires a full replacement. We start with a thorough inspection to understand what's actually happening underground.
If the failure is localized to one section, caused by root intrusion, or the result of a damaged pipe, we can often repair rather than replace. We use camera inspections to pinpoint problems and make targeted repairs that save you money.
Drain fields older than 25-30 years, fields that have become biomat-clogged throughout, or systems that were undersized for the property typically need full replacement. In Central Florida's sandy soil, we often see drain fields fail faster when the water table is high.
Our Process
We start with a camera inspection of your existing system and assess soil conditions, water table depth, and property layout. This tells us exactly what's failing and why.
Drain field work in Florida requires permits from your county health department. We handle all the paperwork with Seminole, Orange, Osceola, or Volusia County so you don't have to navigate the bureaucracy.
We excavate the failed drain field or dig new trenches for replacement. Our equipment handles tight access areas and we take care to protect the rest of your landscaping.
New drain lines are installed with proper gravel bedding, slope, and distribution to ensure even wastewater dispersal. We size the system for your property's actual usage and soil percolation rate.
County inspectors verify our work meets code, then we backfill, grade, and restore your yard. We leave your property clean and ready for grass to regrow.
Drain field design in Central Florida isn't the same as other parts of the country. Our region has specific conditions that affect how septic systems perform.
Many properties in Orlando, Sanford, and lakefront areas have water tables just a few feet below the surface. Drain fields need adequate separation from groundwater to treat wastewater properly.
Florida's sandy soil drains quickly, which can be good or bad. Fast drainage means you need a properly designed distribution system to prevent wastewater from reaching groundwater before treatment.
Heavy summer rains can temporarily raise water tables and stress drain fields. Systems designed for year-round Florida conditions perform better than those sized only for dry season.
Centrel Services provides drain field repair and replacement throughout Central Florida:
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Contact UsDrain field replacement typically ranges from $5,000-$15,000 depending on system size, soil conditions, and property access. We provide free on-site assessments with detailed quotes before any work begins.
A properly installed and maintained drain field typically lasts 25-30 years in Central Florida. Regular septic tank pumping is the best way to extend drain field life by preventing solids from reaching and clogging the field.
Yes. We handle all permit applications and coordinate inspections with your county health department. This includes Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Volusia, and Lake counties.
Yes, but it requires specialized design. Mounded systems, raised drain fields, and other engineered solutions work in high water table areas. We assess your property's specific conditions and design a system that meets code requirements.
Get a free drain field assessment. Call (321) 363-1995 or fill out the form below. We'll diagnose the problem and give you honest options.