Streamlined Solutions & Services

Streamlined Solutions & Services

Our company was formed to make the process of obtaining a health department sewage disposal permit, well permit, or certification letter as easy as possible for our clients.  This process can be very confusing and time consuming without an experienced team.  We will coordinate the entire process for you, or just complete the soils work and application packet for health department submittal. Many of our clients like the one stop shop idea. Having one contact makes the job less cumbersome and keeps things on the right track. Hadley Environmental Services will be your project manager, including soils, survey, engineering design, site plans, system installation, and wetland delineation.  We are happy to coordinate one or several of these services.  We believe we have the right experienced affiliates to give you the best product on the market at competitive...

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Real Estate Development: Drainfield Construction Permit vs. Certification Letter

Real Estate Development: Drainfield Construction Permit vs. Certification Letter

Virginia land investors and real estate professionals need to understand the difference between Virginia Department of Health (VDH) onsite wastewater disposal system (septic system) construction permits and certification letters. These are similar to structural construction permits, as they expire after a fixed amount of time. Permits are constrained to a specific site and property owner. Most counties located in Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley require installation within 18 months of permit issuance. However, Fauquier County, Virginia requires the system to be installed within 12 months of issuance. A certification letter is issued by the county health department. The drainfield site and suitability of the soils for a septic system is defined. This letter does not expire and should be obtained by applicants who do not plan on system installation with the construction permit’s time constraints. A certification letter is ideal for vacant land investors who plan on “percing” property for resale or for building outside the permit time restraints. It can be converted to a construction permit by submitting an application and paying applicable fees to the health department. Additional Comments: Certification letters specify an approval for a certain number of bedrooms. Certification letters do not identify the type of septic system approved. Septic Systems can vary in cost ranging in $8,000-$30,000. It is recommended to consult a soil evaluator or health department specialist to verify the type of system approved. It is in the real estate developer’s best interest to work with an authorized onsite soil evaluator that has the interest of the client’s needs in mind. If you have any questions concerning a parcel of property in Northern Virginia or Shenandoah Valley, please visit our contact us...

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