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CaddelExcavating & Septic
Main Street in downtown Anderson, SC

Excavation contractor in Anderson, SC

Excavation & Septic inAnderson, SC

Caddel Excavating & Septic serves Anderson and Anderson County with septic installation, excavation, land grading and underground utilities for homeowners, builders and businesses.

  • Licensed in NC & SC

    Septic installer licences in both states

  • Free on-site estimates

    We walk the site before we quote

  • Permits handled

    Paperwork and inspections done for you

  • One crew

    From clearing to final grade

Site work in Anderson, done by one crew

Anderson is the Anderson County seat, with Lake Hartwell to the west and plenty of rural county land around the city. That mix means septic work on rural and lake-area lots, grading and drainage for homes, and utility and site preparation for commercial projects in town.

Septic permits in Anderson

In South Carolina, septic permits come from the state, through the SC Department of Environmental Services, rather than from the county. That applies in Anderson and across Anderson County.

A site evaluation comes first to confirm the soil can support a system. The permit then covers the specific system to be installed, and the finished installation is inspected before it is approved for use.

We handle permit acquisition and inspection coordination as part of every installation, so you are not chasing paperwork.

South Carolina septic work is performed under On-Site Wastewater Installer License #OSWWI0812 (Tier 2).

Lake and waterfront lots

Lots near the water come with extra rules. Shoreline buffers and setbacks limit where a drain field, a driveway or new grading can go, and slopes down to the water need proper erosion control so soil stays out of the lake. We work that out at the site evaluation, so the plan fits the lot before any digging starts.

Common Questions

Who issues septic permits in Anderson, SC?

The SC Department of Environmental Services. In South Carolina septic permits are issued at the state level, not by the county. We handle the permit and inspection coordination for you.

Can you install a septic system on a lakefront lot in Anderson?

Often, yes. It depends on the soil, the space available and the shoreline setbacks on that lot. A site evaluation tells us what will fit before any work starts.

Do you offer free estimates in Anderson?

Yes. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate. Call (919) 946-1849 or request one online.

Planning a project in Anderson?

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