Mike's Services LLC — Central Kansas Contractor Blog

A perc test is the single most important thing that happens on a piece of rural ground before a septic system goes in — and it's the step people skip when they're buying land. Here's what a perc test is, what it tells you about Saline County clay, and why the result can change what a property is worth to you. If you're looking at a piece of ground in Saline County and planning to build, the septic system is going to be one of the larger line items in your budget. And the number attached to it isn't set by the tank or the crew — it's set by how fast water moves through your soil. That's what a perc test measures. Get it done before you close on the land, not after. What Is a Perc Test? "Perc" is short for percolation. The test measures how quickly water drains out of your soil, and that rate determines what kind of septic system your property can legally and physically support. The concept is simple. We dig test holes at the depth the dr...

You finally built the shop. Now you want a bathroom out there — and someone told you that means a whole new septic system. Maybe. Maybe not. But before you start digging, there are a few things every Saline County property owner needs to know about adding a bathroom to a shop on an existing or new septic system — and what it's actually going to cost you. Adding a bathroom to a shop, barn, or outbuilding is one of the most common calls we get from rural property owners across Saline, Ottawa, Lincoln, and Dickinson counties. It sounds simple — toilet, sink, maybe a shower — but once you're out here on clay ground with a private septic system, the planning matters a lot more than people expect. This post walks you through what's involved, what it costs, whether you need a perc test in Saline County, and what the actual installation process looks like when you hire a crew that handles everything from land clearing to the final inspection. Can You Tie a Shop Bathroom Into ...

If you're sitting on a rural property in Saline, Ottawa, Lincoln, or Dickinson County and your septic is backing up after a hard summer rain — or you're buying land and need a new system put in — the contractor you hire matters more than almost anything else. The wrong one costs you time, money, and a mess you didn't ask for. Here's exactly what to ask before you hand anyone a check. Out here in Central Kansas, most properties run on private septic. Municipal sewer doesn't reach most of the county roads between Salina and Abilene, and it's not coming anytime soon. That means when something goes wrong — or when you're building new — you're on your own to find the right crew. This post walks you through the top questions to ask any septic contractor before you hire them, the red flags that should make you walk away, and what a full-service job actually looks like when it's done right. Why Hiring the Right Septic Contractor in Rural Kansas Is Diff...