Services

  • Where city sewers are not an option, private wastewater systems (septic systems) are responsible for handling household wastewater instead.

    They are designed to treat the wastewater and allow it to be absorbed by the soil and through evaporation without causing contamination, health nuisance or odor.

    Our list of septic services include:

    • New construction septic installation

    • Septic replacement

    • Septic repair 

    • Septic tank replacement (or removal)

    • Septic pump replacement / Filter maintenance

    • Drain field installation

    • Lift pump / Grinder basin

    • Soil testing

    Please note: Each county has different permits, policies and procedures though they all follow the same state required code. Contact us if you have any county specific questions.

  • We are equipped to provide a wide range of site work opportunities in both residential and rural areas.

    Our excavation services include:

    • Foundation/addition excavation

    • Driveway construction

    • Culvert installation

    • Shed site preparation

    • Dwelling demolition

    • Land/Lot clearing

    • Retention pond construction

    • Grading 

  • Our trained CDL staff can offer a variety of trucking possibilities with our quad-axle dump truck or our lowboy semi.

    The materials/equipment that we deliver include:

    • Aggregates (Sand/Gravel/Recycled products)

    • Black dirt/Fill

    • Concrete tear-out

    • Stumps/Brush

    • Skytraks

    • Agricultural machinery

    • Heavy equipment

  • A Soil Evaluation Report is required prior to installation of a new or replacement septic system. This is completed by digging at least 3 soil borings with an excavator followed by a certified soil tester evaluating the soil horizons, color and site conditions to determine the type of system that best suits the property.

    To schedule a soil test, please fill out your information on our contact us page.

    If you have already had a soil test completed or have obtained a current copy from the county, please send us the Soil Evaluation Report for an estimate.

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“Abert is a great businessman. He was clear, timely and kept us up to date throughout the process. Everything was done as promised and I never had to wonder where we were at or where we were going.”

— Bill K

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— Heather T

“As a new home builder, Bert’s Excavating is our preferred excavation team. They are conscientious about their work, are prompt and on time with meeting their promise dates and they also know how to communicate in a timely and proactive manner. A+ team and highly recommended!”

— Silverwood Homes

 FAQs

  • Our list of service counties include: Dane, Green, Rock, Iowa, LaFayette, Jefferson, and Columbia. However, we are willing to travel to other counties upon request.

  • The only way to know exactly what type of system that best suits your property and the number of occupants in the dwelling is by performing a soil test. A soil test is an onsite analysis that best determines the drainage and limiting factors for a Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS).


    For more information regarding soil testing please visit our services page.

  • Every septic system is site specific, making any pricing very difficult until two main factors are determined; how many bedrooms are in the dwelling and the type of system required. 

    While we can offer a ballpark estimate, they tend to be very misleading because  there are too many unknown factors without having a soil test report.

  • Aside from any problematic notes from your tri-annual pumping maintenance, the two most common signs of a failing system are sewage surfacing above ground or backing up into the dwelling. If you are experiencing any of these issues, please contact us to discuss your next steps.

    • Wipes (Yes, this includes the ones that say septic safe or flushable!) 

    • Fats / Oils / Greases

    • Liquid fabric softener 

    • Tampons

    • Quilted toilet paper

    • Egg shells

    • Coffee grounds