In Fairview, septic isn’t the exception. It’s the plan. The town’s own long-range plan says residents are expected to rely on private wells and septic systems permitted through the Union County Health Department, and the town won’t build its own sewer. So almost every home around the NC 218 and US 601 crossroads has a tank and a drain field that needs looking after.
That’s the work we do. Dahl Septic Services is a licensed and insured septic company (NC license #9407I) led by an owner with over a decade in the septic field. We serve Fairview in northern Union County, not the Fairview near Asheville. Call or text (704) 218-9070.
Pumping a Fairview septic tank
Fairview has stayed rural on purpose, with large lots and farmland around the crossroads. Big lots often mean long driveways, buried lids and tanks nobody has opened in years. We find the lids, pump the tank, look at the baffles and outlet filter, and tell you what condition it’s in.
How often? Every 3 to 5 years for most households. If you don’t know when it was last done, assume it’s due. More on pumping | Book a pump-out
Septic inspections for Fairview home sales
When every house in town is on septic, the septic inspection is as important as the roof. For buyers, it’s the one big system you can’t see.
- We locate the tank using a probe and a sonde, even when nobody knows where it is.
- We open and inspect the tank and check the drain field area.
- Where the lines need a look, we run a camera.
- You get the written report the same or next day.
We recommend pumping the tank during the inspection, but it isn’t required. How inspections work
Repairs, replacements and new systems
Building on a Fairview lot means a soil and site evaluation by Union County Environmental Health first, with a backhoe on site, then an Improvement Permit and a Construction Authorization before a building permit. Some sites only qualify for a pump or low-pressure system. We install conventional and engineered systems and repair failing ones, including systems another contractor put in. New systems | Repairs
Low-pressure pipe, drip and pump-tank systems need scheduled inspections under Union County’s operation and maintenance program. We handle subsurface maintenance for them. Subsurface maintenance
Fairview permits and records
Union County Environmental Health: 704-283-3553, unioncountync.gov. They issue septic and well permits for Fairview and do the existing-system inspection before additions, decks, pools or outbuildings. Old permits can be looked up in the county’s online septic permit search.
“Awesome communication. Came out right away and help me with my problem. (full septic tank) Great people. Very Proffesional with good prices!!”
Charles Floyd, Google review
Around Fairview
The Rocky River runs through Fairview, and Unionville is next door. Nearby, we also serve Unionville, Hemby Bridge and Indian Trail. To the northeast, see Stanly County. For the rest of the county, see Union County.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. After hours, call, text or email; we respond based on urgency. Dahl Septic Services, 214-B E North St, Albemarle, NC 28001. Request a quote
Fairview septic FAQ
Is there public sewer in Fairview?
Generally no. The town plan expects residents to use septic systems permitted by Union County, with any future public sewer limited to areas the plan marks “urban.”
How big a lot do I need for septic in Fairview?
That depends on the soil. Union County’s soil and site evaluation decides it. Fairview’s zoning also keeps lots large.
Do you work on wells too?
No, we only do septic. The county handles well permits and testing.