Septic System Installation in Shapleigh and Inland York County, Maine
Caleb Chessie Excavation installs new septic systems, replaces failing systems, and installs leach fields for residential and light commercial properties across York County, Maine. All work coordinated with licensed engineers and soil scientists and inspected to pass the first time.

New Construction Septic System Installation
Building a new home? We'll guide you through the septic process, from planning to final grade. Our team coordinates directly with your engineer or septic designer to dig and install the system according to plan and schedule. We install both gravity-fed and pump-based systems depending on your property's layout and elevation.
- ✓ Site layout and system planning with engineer
- ✓ Excavation for tanks and leach fields
- ✓ Distribution box and line trenching
- ✓ Backfill, grading, and site cleanup

Septic System Replacement & Upgrades
Is your current septic system failing or outdated? We specialize in system replacements for older homes and seasonal camps in York County. Our team removes the existing system, prepares the site, and installs a new one that meets today's codes. We know time is often a factor with septic failures, especially during real estate transactions, so we work quickly and efficiently to get your system up and running again.
- ✓ Removal of collapsed or saturated leach fields
- ✓ Tank replacements (concrete or poly)
- ✓ System upgrades to meet current code
- ✓ Emergency replacements for real estate sales

Leach Field Installation
A properly designed and installed leach field is essential to long-term system performance. We install leach fields that are built to last in Maine's varied soils, from sandy coastal lots to compacted clay inland.
- ✓ Bed-style and trench-style configurations
- ✓ Precise grade and pitch for even distribution
- ✓ Crushed stone and pipe layouts or chamber systems
- ✓ Compaction and backfill to engineer specs

Real Estate Septic Replacement
Septic system failure discovered during a home sale is a time-sensitive problem. Caleb Chessie Excavation handles emergency septic replacements and works to fit into real estate transaction timelines across York County. Call (207) 719-5650 directly to discuss scheduling, don't wait if there's a contract deadline involved.
Septic Installation FAQ for York County Homeowners

Septic System Failing or Planning a New Build? Talk to Caleb.
Caleb Chessie Excavation installs and replaces septic systems across inland York County. Call directly or submit a quote request, Caleb responds within one business day.