What we do for you…

Jeff T. Walker evaluates soil permeability and site conditions needed to match the design of sewage (septic) systems to the needs of the home builder.

soil auger (child driven)

The result is an application for the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) which will be approved for a fee. Permit fee’s are dependent on which county your property is located in. See link:

www.vdh.virginia.gov/LHD/newriver/environmental.htm#fees

You’ll notice that a bare application’s fee is more than an AOSE permit, due to the AOSE taking responsibility for all the site evaluation and design, layout and documentation. VDH reviews this application and issues the permit. Resulting in a $230 discount of the department’s permit fee.
I believe the most equitable arrangement with my clients is determined by time and effort expended. The more difficult the site the higher the fee, I base my fee on a cost of $640/day, with an additional flat $150 fee if I provide an excavator. There are efficiencies of scale which go to the client, there are also special circumstances which I consider when negotiating a fair fee with you.

The value of my services are evident since I offer you the latitude of considering the best alternatives, and believe that my duty to inform and incorporate your choices in a system are far more accommodating than the Commonwealth’s staff. Your site doesn’t have to be cleared, I will assist you in locating significant features; and counsel with you on other issues regarding siting a home: driveway, utilities, water (spring or well), agricultural issues and so forth. Satisfying your concerns is my specialty.

Or with diesel power, on a golf course; another facility approved.

Where do you plan to live? Being familiar with Floyd County and the surrounding area I understand the territory, and am willing to share my knowledge with you. Just knowing your location, slope, terrain, and your goals will begin the process give me a call and we can talk.

I will speak with you for free, offer suggestions and explain the ways I can help you achieve your site development goals.

My e-mail is walker@swva.net; I check mail every morn and eve.