Septic Drainfield Relocation for New Pool Installation in Moore, SC

How Rock Solid Septic ~ Excavation Relocated a Septic System in One Day to Make Room for a Backyard Pool

A homeowner on Monfret St. in Moore contacted Rock Solid Septic ~ Excavation on May 6, 2026, with a very specific issue.

The homeowner wanted to install a new swimming pool.

There was just one problem:

The existing septic drainfield was directly in the way of the pool's placement.

This wasn’t a failing septic system or an emergency backup situation. The septic system itself was working perfectly fine.

The challenge was figuring out:
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• Where the drainfield could legally and safely be relocated
• How to work around the future pool layout
• And how to complete everything without disrupting the property unnecessarily

This project actually started with work completed years earlier.

Rock Solid Septic ~ Excavation originally installed the septic system for the previous homeowner when the house was built in 2023.

When the current homeowner began planning the pool installation, the previous owner recommended reaching out to the same company that originally installed the system.

That continuity mattered.

Because when the company already understands:

• The lot layout
• The original installation
• The system configuration

The process becomes much smoother.

The property was located in a residential neighborhood on approximately one acre of land.

The existing setup included:

• Gravity-fed septic system
• 1,000-gallon septic tank
• Original installation completed in 2023

After evaluating the property and future pool placement, the team determined there was really only one workable area available for relocation.
Unlike some projects where multiple layouts are possible, this one was constrained by:

• Lot size
• Existing structures
• Pool placement requirements
• Proper septic setbacks and spacing

So the process became less about choosing between options and more about designing the best possible version of the only viable solution.

One of the most important parts of this project was communication.

The Rock Solid team worked directly with the homeowner throughout the process to determine:

• Exactly where the pool would go
• How the new septic lines needed to be routed around it
• And how to maximize long-term usability of the yard

Alex Rusev explained the layout and piping approach step-by-step during the planning process.

According to the homeowner, open communication became one of the best parts of the experience.

Even though space was limited, the homeowner still had one important decision to make:

• Install a smaller drainfield
• Or install a larger drainfield for additional long-term capacity and peace of mind

The homeowner ultimately chose the larger option.

The reason was simple:

He wanted confidence that the system would continue operating properly in the long term without future concerns.

That proactive decision helped future-proof the property while still allowing room for the upcoming pool installation.

The project required multiple pieces of equipment, including:

• Excavator
• Dump truck
• Skid-steer
• Pump truck

Despite the complexity of relocating an active septic drainfield around a planned pool layout, the entire project was completed in a single day.
That included:

• Excavation
• Drainfield relocation
• Piping adjustments
• Final grading and completion of work

The full septic drainfield relocation project was completed for:

$10,550

The customer chose to pay in full.

By the end of the project:

• The original septic system conflict was fully resolved
• The property was ready for pool installation
• The homeowner had a larger, properly relocated drainfield
• And the entire project was completed without delays

Most importantly, the homeowner felt informed throughout the entire process.

At the conclusion of the job, he specifically mentioned that he appreciated the team’s:

• Open communication
• Honesty
• And willingness to work closely with him on the final layout decisions

Adding features like:

• Pools
• Garages
• Additions
• Outdoor living spaces

It can create unexpected conflicts with existing septic systems.

And in many cases, homeowners don’t realize there’s an issue until planning is already underway.

This project is a good example of why involving a septic contractor early matters.

Because with proper planning, communication, and layout design, it’s often possible to:

• Preserve the functionality of the septic system
• Improve long-term reliability
• And still move forward with the project the homeowner actually wants.