120 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303
A $6,200 Drainfield Relocation After Excavation for a Pool Hit the Septic System in Boiling Springs, SC
Customer: Juan
Location: Boiling Springs, SC 29316 (Spartanburg County)
Street or neighborhood: Seay Rd.
Service date: August 24, 2026
Completion date: August 24, 2026
Service: Septic repair and drainfield relocation
System: 1,000-gallon septic tank
Crew: Alex Rusev and Oleksandr
Total: $6,200, paid in full by check
Location: Boiling Springs, SC 29316 (Spartanburg County)
Street or neighborhood: Seay Rd.
Service date: August 24, 2026
Completion date: August 24, 2026
Service: Septic repair and drainfield relocation
System: 1,000-gallon septic tank
Crew: Alex Rusev and Oleksandr
Total: $6,200, paid in full by check
Juan called us after he accidentally hit his existing septic system while digging a hole for a planned pool on his property near Seay Rd. Instead of limiting the job to repairing the damaged system, we installed an entirely new drainfield and relocated it so the septic system would no longer be in the way of Juan's planned pool or a potential future expansion.
The immediate issue was the damage caused during excavation, but the planned pool also meant the existing septic location had become a practical conflict for how Juan wanted to use the property. Relocating the drainfield addressed that conflict rather than leaving the system in the path of the planned project.
The immediate issue was the damage caused during excavation, but the planned pool also meant the existing septic location had become a practical conflict for how Juan wanted to use the property. Relocating the drainfield addressed that conflict rather than leaving the system in the path of the planned project.
Why Septic Location Matters Before a Pool Project
Before excavation begins for a pool or another major yard project, it is important to know where the existing septic system is located. Juan's project shows why: excavation for his planned pool hit the existing septic system and turned the project into a septic repair and drainfield relocation job. If the septic layout is unclear, having the system professionally located before digging can help identify potential conflicts between the existing system and planned construction.
What We Found and How We Handled It
Rather than limiting the work to repairing the damaged system in its existing location, we relocated the drainfield so it would no longer interfere with the area Juan planned to use for his pool and a possible future expansion.
The existing system included a 1,000-gallon septic tank. For this project, the crew installed an entirely new drainfield in a new location so the septic system would no longer interfere with Juan's planned pool area. The relocated drainfield no longer occupies the area Juan planned to use for his pool, giving him room for the planned project and a potential future expansion.
The existing system included a 1,000-gallon septic tank. For this project, the crew installed an entirely new drainfield in a new location so the septic system would no longer interfere with Juan's planned pool area. The relocated drainfield no longer occupies the area Juan planned to use for his pool, giving him room for the planned project and a potential future expansion.
What the Service Cost
The final price for Juan's septic repair and drainfield relocation was $6,200. No discounts were applied, and he paid the full amount by check.
What to Check Before You Dig Near a Septic System
If you're planning excavation near a septic system, whether for a pool, shed foundation, fence, or another project, have the system located before you break ground. Juan's project started after excavation for his planned pool hit the existing septic system, turning the project into a septic repair and drainfield relocation job.
It also helps to consider future plans when deciding how to address septic damage. In Juan's case, relocation addressed the septic issue while also moving the drainfield away from the area planned for the pool and possible future expansion.
It also helps to consider future plans when deciding how to address septic damage. In Juan's case, relocation addressed the septic issue while also moving the drainfield away from the area planned for the pool and possible future expansion.
Keeping a Record of the New Drainfield Location
After a drainfield relocation, homeowners should keep any available records showing the new system layout with their property documents. A site sketch, permit documentation, or project photos can make future septic service and property planning easier.
Juan started with an unexpected septic problem while digging for a pool. The final project did more than address that immediate issue: relocating the drainfield moved it out of the area planned for the pool and gave him flexibility for a potential future expansion.
Juan started with an unexpected septic problem while digging for a pool. The final project did more than address that immediate issue: relocating the drainfield moved it out of the area planned for the pool and gave him flexibility for a potential future expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the damage, site conditions, septic layout, and the homeowner's plans for the property. In Juan's case, Rock Solid relocated the drainfield instead of limiting the project to a repair because the existing septic location conflicted with his planned pool and possible future expansion.
Have the system professionally located before excavation begins. The appropriate locating method depends on the property and system, but the goal is to identify the relevant septic components before planning or starting excavation.
Juan's septic repair and drainfield relocation totaled $6,200. That was the price for this specific project, not a standard rate for every drainfield relocation in Spartanburg County.
You can, but have the septic system located before excavation begins. Juan's project started after excavation for his planned pool hit the existing septic system, turning the pool project into a septic repair and drainfield relocation job.
Juan was planning to install a pool in the area of the existing septic system. Instead of limiting the project to repairing the damage, Rock Solid installed an entirely new drainfield in a new location so the septic system would no longer be in the way of the planned pool or a potential future expansion.