Septic System Engineer
Please Help! I have been unable to locate a hissing noise in my house.?
I have been putting up with this noise for the last 3 years and the Telephone, Cable and Water Co. cannot locate it. I even called in a Home Inspector, no luck
I have a simple house, with a crawlspace and septic system. I’ve checked out the septic system to no avail.
Its not electric, because the hissing continues after the main braker switch is turned off.
I’ve tried to find a sound engineer on the web, but was not successful.
Please advise as I am exhausted from lack of sleep!
You say you checked your electric.
What about your water? Water heater safety valve?
Do you have gas? Natural or Propane. If this is the case you would smell it, because the Gas Companies add an agent which gives it a foul smell (rotten egg).
If you have a chimney there could be a draw on it causing the hissing.
Maybe you have a den of snakes there. LOL. I hope not.
Hope you find it so you can get some rest.
installing the septic system
Septic System Engineer
What could make a piece of property does not benefit after a period of time?
I own a very nice piece of property vacancy in an upscale residential neighborhood that are up for sale. A builder who had an interest in the property has informed me that the Health Department is aware that the property will not accept a standard septic system or engineering, thus making it non-developable. I had this property since 1996, bought for me building. Were encouraged at that time and was a contingency in my contract. Things got difficult so I decided to sell. My question is: If the property is encouraged once you do NOT benefit now?
You have to contact the engineer who made the percolation test when you bought it and ask for comments. I would also ask the county to review the file with you. Sometimes, the rules have changed, sometimes there is misinformation in the file that needs to be corrected.
Septic System Engineer
To determine if the land is legally "developable"
The first question to any prospective buyer will have a piece of raw clay is can be built on? Almost certainly, the county zoning to allow a kind of plot development, and very often, which means a single family home – with possibly a separate guest house. Since the zoning allows a house to be built on land, it means that we can build on – is buildable?
The county does not usually tell whether a given parcel is buildable or not. Instead, the county has approved a site map. The plan should describe in detail the access (Including emergency vehicles), water supply, sanitation, the size and layout of the house – the list is long. This site plan must be comprehensive, prepared by qualified engineers, professionals and architects. Sound expensive? Do not worry – it is. You can count on at least $ 10,000 in expenditures for studies, engineering, consultants land use and other professional services.
In addition to a detailed site plan, the county requires that property into a series testing. If you have a septic system, the package must pass a percolation test. Soil tests should be done to see if the site of proposed work is quite stable. geological evidence might be needed on the slopes. If the property is in or out of a fault zone of the earthquake, County to require proof of the evolution of the proposed building envelope – costing more than $ 20,000. Most of the plots, however, are not in the active fault zone – but many, especially those of the price range of $ 200,000.
Assuming the property is located in a fault zone, the standard battery of soil, percolation, and geological reports likely to cost about $ 10,000 per home site. There are many other types tests and reports that may be necessary, for example, biotic (eg endangered salamanders), and archeology. A ballpark tests for location and good reports, then, will be approximately $ 15,000.
As you can see, it is often very costly and time consuming to determine whether a parcel of land is raw, in fact, "buildable". However, this is very necessary to avoid what could be a disaster in the future. Imagine that a percolation test is not necessary – they built a house, then had endless problems with a backup septic systems, creating a health hazard for occupants of the property. Or, worse, the septic tank effluent has been found with a current groundwater, polluting the groundwater drinking water wells in the area.
While it may seem cumbersome having to go through all these tests – which seems likely for many senseless bureaucracy as much – in fact, there are good reasons that the government requires the land and the project construction to achieve high standards of many. Good for you!
About the Author
This article was written by Seb Frey, a Real Estate Broker and Realtor in Capitola, California (Santa Cruz County). Seb runs the county’s most-complete Real Estate web site, SantaCruzHomeBroker.com. Seb is fluent in Spanish, and works with buyers from all walks of life, helping them to buy or sell Santa Cruz real estate.
$29900 Land, Madison, NH
Septic System Engineer
What could make a piece of property does not benefit after a period of time?
I own a very nice piece of property vacancy in an upscale residential neighborhood that are up for sale. A builder who had an interest in the property has informed me that the Health Department is aware that the property will not accept a standard septic system or engineering, thus making it non-developable. I had this property since 1996, bought for me building. Were encouraged at that time and was a contingency in my contract. Things got difficult so I decided to sell. My question is: If the property is encouraged once you do NOT benefit now?
You have to contact the engineer who made the percolation test when you bought it and ask for comments. I would also ask the county to review the file with you. Sometimes, the rules have changed, sometimes there is misinformation in the file that needs to be corrected.
Septic System Engineer
To determine if the land is legally "developable"
The first question to any prospective buyer will have a piece of raw clay is can be built on? Almost certainly, the county zoning to allow a kind of plot development, and very often, which means a single family home – with possibly a separate guest house. Since the zoning allows a house to be built on land, it means that we can build on – is buildable?
The county does not usually tell whether a given parcel is buildable or not. Instead, the county has approved a site map. The plan should describe in detail the access (Including emergency vehicles), water supply, sanitation, the size and layout of the house – the list is long. This site plan must be comprehensive, prepared by qualified engineers, professionals and architects. Sound expensive? Do not worry – it is. You can count on at least $ 10,000 in expenditures for studies, engineering, consultants land use and other professional services.
In addition to a detailed site plan, the county requires that property into a series testing. If you have a septic system, the package must pass a percolation test. Soil tests should be done to see if the site of proposed work is quite stable. geological evidence might be needed on the slopes. If the property is in or out of a fault zone of the earthquake, County to require proof of the evolution of the proposed building envelope – costing more than $ 20,000. Most of the plots, however, are not in the active fault zone – but many, especially those of the price range of $ 200,000.
Assuming the property is located in a fault zone, the standard battery of soil, percolation, and geological reports likely to cost about $ 10,000 per home site. There are many other types tests and reports that may be necessary, for example, biotic (eg endangered salamanders), and archeology. A ballpark tests for location and good reports, then, will be approximately $ 15,000.
As you can see, it is often very costly and time consuming to determine whether a parcel of land is raw, in fact, "buildable". However, this is very necessary to avoid what could be a disaster in the future. Imagine that a percolation test is not necessary – they built a house, then had endless problems with a backup septic systems, creating a health hazard for occupants of the property. Or, worse, the septic tank effluent has been found with a current groundwater, polluting the groundwater drinking water wells in the area.
While it may seem cumbersome having to go through all these tests – which seems likely for many senseless bureaucracy as much – in fact, there are good reasons that the government requires the land and the project construction to achieve high standards of many. Good for you!
About the Author
This article was written by Seb Frey, a Real Estate Broker and Realtor in Capitola, California (Santa Cruz County). Seb runs the county’s most-complete Real Estate web site, SantaCruzHomeBroker.com. Seb is fluent in Spanish, and works with buyers from all walks of life, helping them to buy or sell Santa Cruz real estate.
$29900 Land, Madison, NH
Septic System Engineer
What could make a piece of property does not benefit after a period of time?
I own a very nice piece of property vacancy in an upscale residential neighborhood that are up for sale. A builder who had an interest in the property has informed me that the Health Department is aware that the property will not accept a standard septic system or engineering, thus making it non-developable. I had this property since 1996, bought for me building. Were encouraged at that time and was a contingency in my contract. Things got difficult so I decided to sell. My question is: If the property is encouraged once you do NOT benefit now?
You have to contact the engineer who made the percolation test when you bought it and ask for comments. I would also ask the county to review the file with you. Sometimes, the rules have changed, sometimes there is misinformation in the file that needs to be corrected.
Septic System Engineer
To determine if the land is legally "developable"
The first question to any prospective buyer will have a piece of raw clay is can be built on? Almost certainly, the county zoning to allow a kind of plot development, and very often, which means a single family home – with possibly a separate guest house. Since the zoning allows a house to be built on land, it means that we can build on – is buildable?
The county does not usually tell whether a given parcel is buildable or not. Instead, the county has approved a site map. The plan should describe in detail the access (Including emergency vehicles), water supply, sanitation, the size and layout of the house – the list is long. This site plan must be comprehensive, prepared by qualified engineers, professionals and architects. Sound expensive? Do not worry – it is. You can count on at least $ 10,000 in expenditures for studies, engineering, consultants land use and other professional services.
In addition to a detailed site plan, the county requires that property into a series testing. If you have a septic system, the package must pass a percolation test. Soil tests should be done to see if the site of proposed work is quite stable. geological evidence might be needed on the slopes. If the property is in or out of a fault zone of the earthquake, County to require proof of the evolution of the proposed building envelope – costing more than $ 20,000. Most of the plots, however, are not in the active fault zone – but many, especially those of the price range of $ 200,000.
Assuming the property is located in a fault zone, the standard battery of soil, percolation, and geological reports likely to cost about $ 10,000 per home site. There are many other types tests and reports that may be necessary, for example, biotic (eg endangered salamanders), and archeology. A ballpark tests for location and good reports, then, will be approximately $ 15,000.
As you can see, it is often very costly and time consuming to determine whether a parcel of land is raw, in fact, "buildable". However, this is very necessary to avoid what could be a disaster in the future. Imagine that a percolation test is not necessary – they built a house, then had endless problems with a backup septic systems, creating a health hazard for occupants of the property. Or, worse, the septic tank effluent has been found with a current groundwater, polluting the groundwater drinking water wells in the area.
While it may seem cumbersome having to go through all these tests – which seems likely for many senseless bureaucracy as much – in fact, there are good reasons that the government requires the land and the project construction to achieve high standards of many. Good for you!
About the Author
This article was written by Seb Frey, a Real Estate Broker and Realtor in Capitola, California (Santa Cruz County). Seb runs the county’s most-complete Real Estate web site, SantaCruzHomeBroker.com. Seb is fluent in Spanish, and works with buyers from all walks of life, helping them to buy or sell Santa Cruz real estate.
$29900 Land, Madison, NH
Septic System Engineer
What could make a piece of property does not benefit after a period of time?
I own a very nice piece of property vacancy in an upscale residential neighborhood that are up for sale. A builder who had an interest in the property has informed me that the Health Department is aware that the property will not accept a standard septic system or engineering, thus making it non-developable. I had this property since 1996, bought for me building. Were encouraged at that time and was a contingency in my contract. Things got difficult so I decided to sell. My question is: If the property is encouraged once you do NOT benefit now?
You have to contact the engineer who made the percolation test when you bought it and ask for comments. I would also ask the county to review the file with you. Sometimes, the rules have changed, sometimes there is misinformation in the file that needs to be corrected.
Septic System Engineer
To determine if the land is legally "developable"
The first question to any prospective buyer will have a piece of raw clay is can be built on? Almost certainly, the county zoning to allow a kind of plot development, and very often, which means a single family home – with possibly a separate guest house. Since the zoning allows a house to be built on land, it means that we can build on – is buildable?
The county does not usually tell whether a given parcel is buildable or not. Instead, the county has approved a site map. The plan should describe in detail the access (Including emergency vehicles), water supply, sanitation, the size and layout of the house – the list is long. This site plan must be comprehensive, prepared by qualified engineers, professionals and architects. Sound expensive? Do not worry – it is. You can count on at least $ 10,000 in expenditures for studies, engineering, consultants land use and other professional services.
In addition to a detailed site plan, the county requires that property into a series testing. If you have a septic system, the package must pass a percolation test. Soil tests should be done to see if the site of proposed work is quite stable. geological evidence might be needed on the slopes. If the property is in or out of a fault zone of the earthquake, County to require proof of the evolution of the proposed building envelope – costing more than $ 20,000. Most of the plots, however, are not in the active fault zone – but many, especially those of the price range of $ 200,000.
Assuming the property is located in a fault zone, the standard battery of soil, percolation, and geological reports likely to cost about $ 10,000 per home site. There are many other types tests and reports that may be necessary, for example, biotic (eg endangered salamanders), and archeology. A ballpark tests for location and good reports, then, will be approximately $ 15,000.
As you can see, it is often very costly and time consuming to determine whether a parcel of land is raw, in fact, "buildable". However, this is very necessary to avoid what could be a disaster in the future. Imagine that a percolation test is not necessary – they built a house, then had endless problems with a backup septic systems, creating a health hazard for occupants of the property. Or, worse, the septic tank effluent has been found with a current groundwater, polluting the groundwater drinking water wells in the area.
While it may seem cumbersome having to go through all these tests – which seems likely for many senseless bureaucracy as much – in fact, there are good reasons that the government requires the land and the project construction to achieve high standards of many. Good for you!
About the Author
This article was written by Seb Frey, a Real Estate Broker and Realtor in Capitola, California (Santa Cruz County). Seb runs the county’s most-complete Real Estate web site, SantaCruzHomeBroker.com. Seb is fluent in Spanish, and works with buyers from all walks of life, helping them to buy or sell Santa Cruz real estate.
$29900 Land, Madison, NH