Common requests
- Septic fault investigation
- Tank and field repairs
- New wastewater systems
- Pre-purchase assessment
- Rural wastewater upgrades
Septic & Rural Wastewater
Find septic and wastewater specialists for your job.
Tell us about the septic or wastewater system, fault, overflow or planned installation. We’ll look for rural wastewater specialists who are interested.
Choose your areaUseful details to include
- Share system type, age and service records if known
- Describe alarms, odours, wet ground or overflows
- State household or site occupancy
- Mention vehicle access and watercourses
Comparing quotes
- Compare assessment, design and equipment included
- Check approvals, excavation and commissioning responsibilities
- Ask about maintenance needs and completion records
- Confirm access, disposal-field work and site reinstatement
Choose an area
Where is the property?
Other areas
Auckland
Bay of Plenty
Canterbury
Gisborne
Hawke's Bay
Manawatū-Whanganui
Marlborough
Nelson
Northland
Otago
Southland
Taranaki
Tasman
Waikato
CambridgeHamiltonHaurakiMatamata-PiakoŌtorohangaSouth WaikatoTaupōThames-CoromandelWaikato DistrictWaipāWaitomo
Wellington
West Coast
Questions about septic or rural wastewater work
What should I include in my septic or rural wastewater work request?
Describe the system, fault or proposed installation, property use and any overflow, alarm or disposal-field concerns.
What should wastewater proposals cover?
Compare assessment, design, approvals, excavation, equipment, commissioning, maintenance and reinstatement.
How many businesses can I ask for quotes?
You can choose one, two or up to three interested businesses from a private shortlist.
What should I do about an overflow?
Keep people and animals away, reduce wastewater use where practical and seek prompt specialist advice.