Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about our services, permits, service areas, and how we work.

About Colorado Septic Pros

Who is Colorado Septic Pros?

We are a Colorado septic contractor that installs, replaces, and repairs septic systems for homeowners. We also handle sewer line repair, waterline repair, and residential excavation. Colorado Septic Pros is a DBA of Iron Legacy Construction. Read more about us.

How long have you been installing septic systems?

Our first septic installation was in 2019, and installing septic systems is what our crew does.

Where are you located?

Our office is at 11457 Falcon Highway, Peyton, CO 80831. You can reach us through our contact page.

Who is the owner?

Landon Mehlhoff is our owner and handles estimates, scheduling, and site visits, and he guides homeowners through the process.

Service Areas

What areas do you serve?
Do you work in El Paso County?

Yes. Our office is in Peyton, in El Paso County. See our El Paso County page, or our pages for Colorado Springs, Monument, Peyton, and Falcon.

Do you work in Douglas County?

Yes. See our Douglas County page, including Castle Rock and Parker.

Do you work in Teller and Elbert Counties?

Yes. We serve Teller County (including Woodland Park) and Elbert County (including Elizabeth).

My property is not in one of those counties. Can you still help?

Our service area is the four counties above. If your project is outside them, or you are unsure, call (719) 745-0032 or use our contact form and tell us about it. A very large job may be worth a conversation.

Septic Services

What does a new septic installation include?

A complete installation means a new septic tank and a new leach field. Before that, we dig profile pits, do a soil analysis, and produce an engineered plan that we send to the county for the permit. See septic system installation.

Do you replace septic tanks?

Yes. Tank replacement is one of the jobs we do most. If the leach field is also failing, a complete repair install may be the better fix. See septic tank replacement and septic repair.

Do you offer septic pumping?

No. Pumping is not a service we offer. We focus on installations, replacements, and repairs.

Do you repair sewer lines and water lines?

Yes. We excavate and repair residential sewer lines and water service lines. See sewer line repair and waterline repair.

Do you do other excavation work?

We take on residential excavation projects. Tell us what you have in mind and we will tell you whether it is a fit. See residential excavation.

Permits and Process

Do I need a septic permit before I can get a building permit?

Yes. A building permit cannot be issued until you have a septic permit, so the septic plan comes early in a new home project.

Do you handle the permit?

Yes. We dig profile pits, do the soil analysis, produce an engineered plan, give you a bid on the plan, and send the plan to the county to obtain the permit.

What if I already have a permit and soil test?

That helps. Tell us what you have when you reach out and we will tell you what is still needed.

What is a profile pit?

A profile pit is a hole dug on the property so the soil can be examined where the system would go. The soil analysis from the pits drives the design of the system.

What does the process look like from start to finish?

We talk it through and visit the site, dig profile pits, analyze the soil, produce an engineered plan and a bid, submit the plan to the county for the permit, and then install the system.

Working with Us

How do I get a quote?

Call (719) 745-0032 or use our contact form. We will talk through your project and set up a site visit.

Do you work for homeowners?

Yes. Homeowners are our focus, whether you are building a new home or fixing a failed system.

Do you work through the winter?

Winter slows septic installs, because they get much harder when the ground freezes. Work picks up as the ground thaws, starting around March.

When can I reach you?

We respond to inquiries Monday through Friday during business hours.

Still Have Questions?

Reach out to Colorado Septic Pros and talk to us directly.