// About
Engineering rigor.
Owner-operated.
We bring a precision-first approach to every lot evaluation — because a wrong answer on soil suitability costs far more than the test itself.
Our firm began with a classic Vermont newcomer mistake.
Decades ago, when our family moved here to build our first home, we ordered a perc test and celebrated when we saw water filling the hole — thinking a high water table was a “good sign.”
We quickly learned the hard way that in septic design, water is often the enemy. That steep learning curve turned into a lifelong obsession. What started as a necessity to get our own home built evolved into a deep expertise in Vermont’s unique soil and regulatory landscape.
Today, our family-run firm specializes in perc testing and septic design, guiding both newcomers and long-time residents through the permitting process without the headaches. We’ve been in your boots, and we’ve spent the last 30 years ensuring our clients never have to learn the hard way.
From initial site evaluation to final state submission, we make the transition to your new or updated system completely painless.
// Credentials
Licensed. Documented.
All work is performed under active Vermont state licensing. Certificate of insurance available upon request before any site work is scheduled.
Class A Designer License
Vermont wastewater system designer authorization for percolation testing and site evaluation, issued by the Vermont DEC.
Septic System Designer
Licensed to produce full septic system designs for permit submittal with Vermont DEC and Wastewater Management Division.
Fully Insured
General liability and errors & omissions coverage maintained for all site work and design deliverables. Certificate available upon request.
GL + E&O Coverage
30 Years Vermont Experience
Three decades navigating Vermont’s unique soil conditions, seasonal frost depth, and Act 250 and DEC permitting requirements.
Est. 1995
// Why Us
What makes us different.
Owner on Every Job
You talk to the owner, the owner shows up, the owner signs the report. One point of contact from first call to final deliverable — no scheduler between you and the person doing the work.
No Installer Conflict
We don’t install systems, so we have no incentive to steer your design toward a more expensive option or recommend a specific contractor. We design what your soil supports, period.
Straight Answers on Failing Lots
If your lot won’t support a septic system, we’ll tell you clearly with full documentation — not hedge and schedule another visit. You deserve a straight answer before making real estate decisions.
Permit-Grade Documentation
Reports are written to survive DEC scrutiny — detailed, properly cited, and formatted so the state agency doesn’t need to call us for clarifications after you submit.
Ready to get started?
Quotes within one business day. Fixed pricing. Owner on every job.