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Lafayette County, MO Septic Installer
Burns Septic installs, replaces and repairs septic systems across Lafayette County, MO, from Odessa and Oak Grove to Higginsville and Lexington. Which county office permits your system depends on where the property sits and how big it is, and we sort that out before any work starts.
Permits & Inspections
How a Septic Job Works in Lafayette County
Lafayette County splits septic permitting between two offices. According to the county health department:
Find the right office
Homes in unincorporated areas on 25 acres or less go through Lafayette County Planning & Economic Development. Systems in towns without their own sewage codes, and commercial or public buildings in unincorporated areas, go through the Lafayette County Health Department.
Soil test and permit
We start with a $650 soil morphology test and put together the permit application. Planning & Economic Development issues permits by appointment, and its on-site septic permit includes two inspections.
Install
We build the system to the permit.
Inspections
New systems and major modifications or repairs need permits and inspections. Any extra inspection beyond the two included is billed by the county.
Source: Lafayette County Health Department: Sewage Systems · Lafayette County Planning & Economic Development: Applications. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for your property before work starts.
What We Do in Lafayette County
Septic Work, Start to Finish
Every installation starts with a soil morphology test. Then we design the system around your site.
Full Septic System Evaluation: tank, lateral lines and pump. Aerated systems add $100.
We also do septic tank replacement, sewer line repair (main line clearing $400), riser installs and baffle repairs.
Where We Work
Towns We Serve in Lafayette County
We work on rural and in-town properties across Lafayette County, including:
- Alma
- Aullville
- Bates City
- Blackburn (part)
- Chapel Hill
- Concordia
- Corder
- Dover
- Emma (part)
- Ernestville
- Greenton
- Higginsville
- Hodge
- Lake Lafayette
- Lexington
- Mayview
- Myrick
- Napoleon
- Oak Grove (part)
- Odessa
- Page City
- Tabeau
- Waterloo
- Waverly
- Wellington
Not on the list? Call 816-549-1712 and we'll tell you if we can get there.
Good Questions
Lafayette County, MO FAQ
Who issues septic permits in Lafayette County, MO?
It depends on the property. Homes in unincorporated areas on 25 acres or less go through Lafayette County Planning & Economic Development. Systems in towns without their own sewage codes, and commercial or public buildings in unincorporated areas, go through the Lafayette County Health Department. We figure out which one covers your address.
Can a failing lateral field in Lafayette County be saved?
Often, yes. Lateral field jetting starts at $1,800, and about 95% of the fields we have jetted have come back to working order. It's not a guarantee, since some fields are past saving, but it's worth checking before you replace the system.
What towns in Lafayette County do you serve?
All of Lafayette County, including Odessa, Oak Grove, Bates City, Higginsville, Concordia, Lexington, Wellington, Napoleon, Corder and Alma.
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Tell us what's going on and where the property is. Or call 816-549-1712, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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