Basic Septic Design & Installation Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Quality Customer Service! Seems like one thing that is being lost in almost every business is quality customer service, not Basic Septic. This company follows up when they say they will, they... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James and Jennifer are an amazing team. We had been fleeced by a contractor posing as them and when they caught wind they swooped in and moved mountains to save the sale of my aunt's property. They d... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James attention to options that might help our project to relocate was more than we had hoped for. This kept our project schedule on track. Thanks BSD &Installation.

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  1. Septic System Service
  2. Contractor
  3. Design Agency
  4. Design Engineer
  5. Engineering Consultant
  6. Sewage Disposal Service

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Professional septic design company that conducts feasibility studies, site evaluations, draws up septic designs, puts together septic permitting documents, and dabbles in installing septic systems.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Quality Customer Service

Top Quality Customer Service! Seems like one thing that is being lost in almost every business is quality customer service, not Basic Septic. This company follows up when they say they will, they are always communicating and most important (at least to me) the phone is always answered by one of them, not a computer. I will gladly recommend them for any project!

March 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James and Jennifer are an amazing team

James and Jennifer are an amazing team. We had been fleeced by a contractor posing as them and when they caught wind they swooped in and moved mountains to save the sale of my aunt's property. They designed and permitt
ed a new system that gave the buyers the peace of mind they needed to move forward to closing. I can not sing their praises loud enough. They an invaluable member of my real estate team and I look forward to referring them many more clients and agents.

February 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Options Appreciated

James attention to options that might help our project to relocate was more than we had hoped for. This kept our project schedule on track. Thanks BSD &Installation.

March 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Basic Septic truly saved me from a…

Basic Septic truly saved me from a difficult situation. After others insisted a drain field on my own lot wasn’t possible, James thoroughly inspected the property and found multiple suitable soil locations, giving me real solutions instead of roadblocks. His fairness, integrity, and willingness to help—even supporting low-income families—show his exceptional character. I’m incredibly grateful for his expertise and honesty.

September 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best in Bus

If you want a septic design done in a timely manner with adherence to appropriate design tech and cost effectiveness James is your man. Great communication and effective professionalism.We couldn’t be happier! Thanks James!

October 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Basic Rates-Superior Service

I bought a lot in a development that was planned by Tower design for some community septic, and some individual septic. My lot was an outlier as the design was for my neighbors to have my drain field on their property with an easement. While purchasing the property I was shown a plat map displaying the said easement, but in actuality it was never recorded with the county. I had asked Tower several times if there was a way to have something on my own land given today's technology. I was told no, the only option is on the neighboring lot. After a consult with a lawyer and having no reasonable recourse I reached out to James at Basic Septic. He was a bit skeptical that this could be even be true. He came out and dug the first hole, a geological wonder of clay and malleable dirt mix that would later prove to retain water for over months. The second hole, a bit of the same on top, but below sand and soil suitable for a drain field. The third hole, absolutely perfect black sand. James and crew sent me a design that would work for the drain field but shifted my home into a position that was not ideal for us so I asked him to come reconsider a layout. Gladly he met on site and we walked through what our hope was given some compromises with the home location and a change of the reserve field. At this time he dug a new hole for the reserve location and what do you know, it was acceptable soil for a drain field as well. After seeing the foundation footprint it is amazing to see how much sand was covering the lot, in fact too much that I had to mitigate with crushed rock. I just really want to thank James and Basic Septic for their second opinion and actually doing work to solve a terrible situation. Also of note, their pricing is fair and while I didn't have any installation work yet to this point, I am confident that they will provide quality work. A testament to his character was validated by helping a low income family fix a septic system that had been in failure for many years, and he provided that at a charitable rate. Really a great man.

April 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and Friendly

They came for a septic inspection for our property sale .It was freezing cold and very last minute. They came on time and were very professional and friendly. I recommend them to everyone. In fact I will have them service my new septic at my new home.

February 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This project was so professional from…

This project was so professional from start to finish. I had a piece of property in Washington that needed a septic system, and I live in California. The whole thing was done via email and Zoom. The design, the installation and the inspection, I never even saw it until it was completely finished. Had a long personal conversation with the guy doing the digging, very hands on operation. I'd recommend them any day.

April 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company did an excellent job!

This company did an excellent job installing our septic system. They were very good at communicating with us on details and schedules. This company is very reliable and if there was a place for ten stars we would rate them a 10. They are very nice people and we highly recommend them. Also they went above and beyond to work with our electrician and kept every promise.

March 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and compassionate

My situation was very time sensitive. I contacted 4 septic designers and James responded within 24hrs. (2 of the others just responded after James had already completed the job.) He was very professional, compassionate and got me exactly what I needed to move forward.

December 22, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Designer!

James was really awesome to work with. I had to replace my failed septic system and he was able to get me through to the other side. It turned out amazing. Highly recommend!

October 1, 2023
Unprompted review

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