Permits, costs, system types, county rules. We put the information here so you can make a confident decision before you pick up the phone, or at least ask better questions when you do.
Each guide is written for a Central Texas homeowner, not a contractor. Plain language, real numbers, and links to the regulations that actually govern your property.
Pick your system type, bedroom count, and site conditions. Get an instant ballpark estimate and a disclaimer that explains what can move it.
Open calculatorWhat a conventional system runs, what an aerobic upgrade costs, what permit fees add, and what drives the price up or down on Central Texas land.
Read the guideWhat OSSF means, when a permit is required, how the soil evaluation works, who files what, and what happens at each inspection stage.
Read the guideSide-by-side comparison of cost, maintenance, soil requirements, and regulatory obligations. Helps you understand which system your land actually needs.
Read the guideHow Travis County Environmental Health handles OSSF applications, what the site evaluation covers, and what to expect from the inspection process.
Read the guideHays County's OSSF process for properties in Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs, and surrounding communities. Soil types, setbacks, and timeline expectations.
Read the guideGuides and practical articles on living with a septic system in Central Texas. New content added regularly.
Every property is different. The calculator gets you a ballpark; an on-site evaluation gives you a number you can actually build a budget on. We do those evaluations across Austin and the Hill Country.
