Exco provides land clearing, excavation, and septic system services throughout Franklin County, Kentucky. If you are building, developing, buying, or maintaining property here, any new or repaired septic (onsite sewage) system also requires a permit from your local health department before work begins. Here is what to expect for site work in Franklin County, plus exactly who to contact for septic permitting.
Franklin County's rolling, limestone-based terrain is cut by the meandering Kentucky River through Frankfort, and low-lying areas near the river have seen documented flooding and land movement in recent years. Properties near the river bottoms may face additional site evaluation requirements for excavation, land clearing, and septic system approval.
Before installing, replacing, or repairing a septic system in Franklin County, an onsite sewage permit application must be submitted to the Franklin County Health Department. A certified environmental health specialist will evaluate the soil and site, approve a system design sized for the property, and perform a final inspection before the system can be covered and used. Exco handles the land clearing, excavation, and site prep needed to get your property ready for a passing soil evaluation and permit approval.
Yes. Kentucky law requires a permit from the local health department for any new septic system installation, replacement, or major repair before construction begins.
The Environmental Health division of the Franklin County Health Department handles septic permitting and inspections for all of Franklin County.
They can. Low-lying land near the Kentucky River in Franklin County has a history of flooding and land movement, so the health department's site evaluation is especially important for properties in or near the river bottoms.
They can. Low-lying land near the Kentucky River has a documented history of flooding and land movement in Franklin County, so grading and excavation plans near the river bottoms should account for this.
Timelines vary by season and site conditions. Contact the health department directly at (502) 564-7647 for current processing times and to schedule a soil evaluation.
Exco is a licensed, insured land clearing, septic, and excavation contractor serving Frankfort, and the rest of Franklin County, Kentucky. Contact us for a free estimate, or call (859) 927-3785.
