New London is about 7 miles north of our Albemarle office. That’s close enough that New London jobs are some of our shortest drives. Call or text (704) 218-9070.
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Being this close to the office helps on price. What’s left is your tank size and how much work it takes to reach the lids. Call or text (704) 218-9070, or request a quote and we’ll get back to you with a price. About pumping
Planning a house, pool or addition? Know the setbacks
North Carolina law sets minimum distances between a septic system and everything around it. Stanly County’s site evaluation packet lists the ones that come up most:
| Keep the septic system at least this far from | Distance |
|---|---|
| A private well (single-family) | 50 feet |
| A lake, pond or stream | 50 feet |
| A basement | 15 feet |
| A property line | 10 feet |
| A building foundation | 5 feet |
If you have a pond or creek on the property, or a well close to the house, those limits can decide where a new system or addition can go. Stanly County Environmental Health (704-986-3675) makes the final call.
Inspections, repairs and new systems
We inspect for buyers and sellers, fix systems other companies installed or repaired, and install new systems, quoted per site. Inspections | Repairs | New systems
What customers say
“They had to work to discover the location of my septic (lake property) which elevated their level of due diligence to accurately locate and completed the task.”
Walter Sargent, Google review
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. After hours, call or text (704) 218-9070 and we’ll respond based on urgency.
Dahl Septic Services, 214-B E North St, Albemarle, NC 28001. NC septic license #9407I. 71 Google reviews, rated 5.0. Nearby: Albemarle, Badin, Richfield, Misenheimer, Oakboro, Stanly County.
Request a quote
Tell us what you need and where, and we’ll get back to you with a price. Prefer to talk? Call or text (704) 218-9070.
Questions people ask
How close can a septic system be to my pond or creek?
At least 50 feet from any lake, pond or stream, under the separation rules Stanly County lists.
How close to my well?
50 feet for a single-family private well.
Does a garbage disposal mean pumping more often?
Usually, yes. It adds solids to the tank, so plan on shorter gaps between pump-outs.
What size septic tank does a 3-bedroom house need?
North Carolina sizes systems by the number of bedrooms. Your septic permit shows what your system was designed for; Stanly County Environmental Health can look it up.
How much does pumping cost in New London?
Being close to our office helps. The rest is tank size and lid access. Request a quote and we’ll get back to you.