Septic tank set on a rural Nanaimo property

Maxx Contracting · Nanaimo, BC

Septic System Installation in Nanaimo, BC

From the first perc test to the final backfill, Maxx Contracting designs, installs, and replaces septic systems across Nanaimo and central Vancouver Island. Certified installers, clean excavation, and a system that is built to code and right for your soil.

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What we do

Septic System Installation & Design in Nanaimo

A septic system is one project with four stages, and we handle all of them so you are not coordinating multiple trades:

Site evaluation & testing — site assessment, soil analysis, and percolation (perc) testing to determine what your property can support.
Design & engineering — a system sized to your home and soil, coordinated directly with ROWPs and engineers, filed and permitted properly.
Installation & replacement — new installs and replacement of failing systems, including tank installation (concrete, poly, or fibreglass) and full drain-field installation.
Excavation & finishing — excavation and backfill, complete site restoration, and permitting and inspection coordination.

Systems We Install

The right system is set by the site evaluation and design. We install conventional gravity-fed systems, pressure distribution, advanced treatment systems (ATS), mound systems, sand filter systems, and chamber systems.

Why Maxx

No low bids. No cut corners.

Certified installers, done by the book

Septic is regulated work. We install to the approved design and coordinate inspections so it passes the first time.

Local soil expertise

20-plus years on central Vancouver Island means we know the rock, clay, and high-water-table lots and design around them.

We handle the ROWPs and engineers

We manage the design-and-filing relationship so you have one point of contact for the whole job.

Clean, safe excavation

Modern, well-maintained equipment, careful site handling, and full restoration when we are done.

Recent Work

Projects across the Island

Septic System Installation & Design project in Nanaimo

Septic System Installation & Design project on Vancouver Island

Septic System Installation & Design work by Maxx Contracting

What clients say

★★★★★

“We at Millstream Manor have called on Maxx Contracting several times in recent years. In all cases they have provided reliable and affordable service. There was always full explanation of how the job was going, and proper clean-up was an important part of every job. We have been very satisfied and would not hesitate in calling on them in the future.”

Russell Rothenburger, Property Manager, Millstream Manor

FAQ

Questions about septic system installation & design

What does a septic system cost in Nanaimo?

There is no flat price. Cost is driven by the system type, your soil and perc results, the size of the home, excavation depth, and on-site access. We give an itemized estimate after a free site visit.

What is a perc test and do I need one?

A percolation and soil/site assessment measures how your ground drains, and it determines the system type and drain-field size. It is required before any new install or full replacement, and we coordinate it for you.

What permits and regulations apply to a septic system in BC?

Onsite systems are governed by the provincial Sewerage System Regulation. The design must be filed by a ROWP or engineer and registered with the health authority. We work directly with ROWPs and engineers and coordinate the inspections.

What are the signs my septic system needs replacing?

Slow or backing-up drains, odours, soggy or unusually green spots over the field, gurgling plumbing, or effluent surfacing in the yard. If you are seeing any of these, book a site assessment.

What types of septic systems do you install?

Conventional gravity-fed, pressure distribution, advanced treatment (ATS), mound, sand filter, and chamber systems. The right one is set by the site evaluation and design.

Do you serve rural and acreage properties?

Yes. Most of our septic work is rural, across Nanaimo, Cedar, Lantzville, Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Duncan, and the surrounding area.

Service Area

Serving Nanaimo & central Vancouver Island

Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Duncan, and the surrounding communities. See all areas →

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