Frequently Asked Questions - Perk Test
You will need the following in order to have Brendel's perform a perk test for you:
- A survey map of your property showing the lot, dimensions, and appurtenances on the lot.
- Sidwell / Tax ID Number for the property. (Can be found on your tax bill)
- Full address of property to be perked.
- Contact Information for yourself.
- Number of bedrooms for dwelling.
- Number of individuals living in dwelling.
A perk test determines the water solubility level of a given piece of property. That is, whether or not the soil can take water. For example, properties in a high water area or a marsh land usually will not perk because the water table is too high, and the soil pores have reach their solubility level (cannot absorb more fluid).
The perk test is performed where the septic tank and field lines converge, this is located by plotting the system. Once this is determined, a soil bore is dug with a back hoe to reveal a profile of the subsurface from grade to 48 inches. Based on the colors of the soil and physical texture, suitability for subsurface field lines can be determined. If soil is found to be suitable, three more post holes will dug and then saturated for a period of time.
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