Percolation tests and site assessments in Cork
For new builds, planning applications and house purchases.
Building a new house?
If your site isn't on a public sewer, your planning application needs a site suitability assessment. This includes trial holes and percolation tests to show the ground can treat wastewater safely, and a recommendation for the right system.
Buying a house with a septic tank?
Get the system checked before you sign. We look at the tank, the percolation area and the paperwork, and tell you if anything needs fixing.
What's involved
- Trial hole dug to check the soil and water table
- Percolation tests to measure how fast the ground drains
- A written report with the recommended system for your planning application
Common questions
How long does a percolation test take?
The tests are carried out over a couple of days, then the report is written up.
Does the time of year matter?
Yes. Wet weather and a high water table can affect results, which is why the tests follow a set method.
Do I need this for planning?
If the site isn't connected to a public sewer, yes, a site suitability assessment is normally required.
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Areas we cover
Cork City · Ballincollig · Carrigaline · Midleton · Cobh · Mallow · Fermoy · Mitchelstown · Bandon · Clonakilty · Skibbereen · Bantry · Macroom · Kanturk · Youghal · Kinsale