Septic Services

SERVING NORTHEAST OHIO SINCE 2018

Septic System Installation & Test Holes
in Northeast Ohio

Septic test holes and coordinated system installation across Northeast Ohio,
from pre-permit evaluation through final backfill.

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Septic Site
Consultation

A walk-through of your property to evaluate likely siting before you commit to a permit application or a soil scientist.

New Septic System Installation

Full excavation and coordinated installation of new septic tanks, leach fields, and mound systems on residential and rural properties.

Septic System Replacement

Excavation and removal of failed systems and installation of replacement systems on existing properties.

Septic Test Holes

Pre-permit soil evaluation holes dug for the health department and soil scientist to assess your site.

Tank Excavation & Set

Tank pits dug to spec and ready for tank delivery and set, coordinated with the inspector.

Leach Field Installation

Excavation, line installation, and backfill for conventional and mound leach field systems.

Our Septic Services

What Septic Installation Actually Involves

Ballard’s Acres & Excavating provides septic test holes and full septic system installation across seven Northeast Ohio counties.

Services include pre-permit test holes, tank pit excavation, leach field installation, and full system replacement.

Septic Test Holes

Test holes are the first step for almost any rural septic project. Before you can apply for a permit, a soil scientist needs to look at the soil profile to determine what kind of system the site can support. We dig the holes to the depth and locations the health department or soil scientist specifies, then get out of the way so they can do their work.

Most test hole jobs are a half-day to a full day. The cost is usually a few hundred dollars depending on how many holes the site needs and how far we’re traveling.

Full Septic System Installation

A complete septic install includes the tank pit, the tank set, the leach field or mound system, the connection lines between them, and all the backfill and finish grading after. We coordinate with the licensed installer, the health department inspector, and the homeowner so the schedule actually holds.

Why Soil Knowledge Matters for Septic

Septic siting is mostly about reading the dirt. Some soils perc fast and need a smaller leach field. Some soils won’t perc at all and require a mound system or alternative treatment. Some sites have a high water table that limits where the system can go.

We farm the same ground we install on. We know which spots in Carroll County hold water, which Stark County soils drain fast, and which sites are going to fail an inspection before we even start digging. That knowledge saves homeowners from spending money on systems that won’t pass or won’t last.

Working With the Health Department

The county health department (Carroll, Stark, Tuscarawas, etc.) handles permits, inspections, and final approval. We work with their inspectors on every job. If you haven’t started the permit process yet, we can walk you through what’s needed: getting a soil scientist out, applying for the permit, scheduling the inspection, and getting approval before backfill.

Our Services

Who We Serve

Homeowners

New systems for new builds, replacements for failed systems, and the test holes that have to happen before either one.

Builders & Contractors

Septic excavation and installation as part of new construction, coordinated with the rest of the site work.

Rural Properties

Test holes and system installs on rural land, including sites that need careful siting because of slope, water table, or soil conditions.

Soil Scientists & Inspectors

Reliable test-hole digging on your schedule, dug where you need them, and we don’t waste your time on site.

Service Area

Where We Work

Ballard’s serves residents and builders across Northeast Ohio, from Canton and New Philadelphia down to the Ohio River.

  • Carroll County — Carrollton, Minerva, Malvern, Sherrodsville, Waynesburg
  • Stark County — Canton, Massillon, Louisville, North Canton, Alliance, Hartville
  • Tuscarawas County — New Philadelphia, Dover, Strasburg, Sugarcreek, Bolivar, Uhrichsville
  • Columbiana County — Salem, Lisbon, Hanoverton, East Liverpool, Columbiana
  • Harrison County — Cadiz, Hopedale, Scio
  • Jefferson County — St. Clairsville, Powhatan Point
  • Wayne County — Wooster, Apple Creek, Smithville
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Common Septic Questions

We pride ourselves in good quality work for a fair price. Mound systems and systems on difficult sites can run higher. The biggest variables are tank size, leach field type, and how much excavation and fill the site needs.

Fill out the form below and we’ll come look at the property and give you a real number.

A test hole is a pit dug to the depth required for a soil scientist to evaluate the soil profile. The county health department uses that evaluation to determine what kind of septic system your site can support. You can’t apply for a septic permit without it.

The permit is in the property owner’s name and submitted through the county health department. We can walk you through the process and coordinate with the licensed installer, but the permit itself stays in your name.

A typical residential install is 3 to 5 days on site, plus inspection windows and any delays from the health department.

Soils that drain at a moderate rate are ideal: not so fast that the wastewater isn’t treated, not so slow that the system backs up. Ohio has a mix of clay, loam, and sand depending on the county. A soil scientist gives the official answer through a perc test, but we can usually tell you what to expect from a walk-through.

Contact us

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Ballard’s Acres & Excavating – 2061 Kensington Rd NE Carrollton, OH 44615

Email – kenny33jenkins89@gmail.com

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (M-F)

Call or text:

(330) 605-2099