Installing or replacing a septic system? Start here.
A new system involves many steps, and it's easy to feel lost. Through Ecoflo — our end-to-end service offer for homeowners — we handle everything, so you don't have to.
Begin with the basics of an installation project
If you're not sure whether you need a new septic system — or even where to begin — you're not alone. Most homeowners start their installation project with more questions than answers.
We've covered the most common ones to help you move forward with confidence.
When you're ready to move forward
Your installation project moves through a series of steps before your new system goes in the ground. Each step listed below has a specific purpose, and each one needs to happen before the next can begin.
That might sound daunting, but it's straightforward when you have the right help. We guide you through every stage, coordinate the technical work, and keep you informed throughout.
You never need to be a septic system expert or a project manager — that's our job.
You don't have to figure this out alone
An installation project has lots of moving pieces. For most homeowners, this is unfamiliar territory — and coordinating it is time-consuming and stressful.
That's exactly what Ecoflo is here for.
Our team is your single point of contact throughout your project. You don't need to chase contractors, manage timelines, or decode regulations. We handle it and keep you informed at every stage.
Some Ecoflo services are free, including your initial site evaluation and septic permit guidance. When costs apply, we'll walk you through them before any work begins.
From your first question to your final installation, you're in good hands.
Do you offer installation services across the United States?
We focus our installation services in Illinois, Iowa, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
However, we support homeowners in a number of other states and may be able to help with your project depending on your location and needs.
The best way to find out if we can help is to speak with our team.
Do I have to use you for every stage of my project?
No. Think of our services as building blocks — you can use as many or as few as you need. Our free site evaluation, for example, comes with no obligation to use us for your soil testing or septic design.
That said, our design and installation services are centered around the products we manufacture.
This doesn’t limit your options. Our range includes conventional systems and advanced treatment technologies to meet a variety of site conditions, regulatory requirements, and project goals.
How long does a typical installation project take?
Most projects take 6 to 8 weeks from the first site evaluation to final handover after installation.
The exact timeline depends on how quickly each stage progresses — including any permits your project requires.
The best way to avoid delays is to work with an end-to-end service provider like Ecoflo. As your single point of contact, we coordinate every stage, so there's no time lost to handoffs between multiple contractors.
I need a new system as soon as possible. Can you help?
In most cases, yes. We know there are times when a new system needs to be installed quickly — for example, when a property sale depends on it or a failing system creates an urgent problem.
As an end-to-end service provider, we coordinate your site evaluation, system design, permitting, and installation. This allows us to avoid project delays.
If you're working against a deadline, contact us right away. The sooner we understand your project, the sooner we can help.
How disruptive is the actual installation?
Installation teams are typically on site for about 3 days to complete excavation and the physical installation.
We understand that this is your home, not a job site. We tidy up, minimize disruption to access routes, and keep you informed throughout.
In many cases, you can continue your daily routine without any significant disruption.
Still feeling a bit lost?
We'll help you figure out where to start. No jargon and no pressure — just honest advice from a team that knows septic systems inside out.