Buying a home
Evaluate the septic system during the inspection or due-diligence period so visible concerns and practical next steps are clearer before closing.
Septic • excavation • grading
Septic problems need a clear answer—not guesswork.
Howlett Construction provides septic and drainfield inspections, focused component repairs, and skilled excavation across Richmond, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads.
Service areaGreater Richmond • Central Virginia • Hampton RoadsRichmond, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Goochland, Powhatan and New Kent—plus Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, York County, Suffolk and Chesapeake.
Buying or selling a home with a septic system?Buyers, sellers and agents can request an inspection quote and preferred scheduling date online.
Schedule a septic inspectionSeptic repair specialists
Repair what failed. Protect what still works.
Not every septic concern calls for a complete system replacement. Howlett Construction evaluates the problem and focuses on the failed or damaged components whenever a responsible repair is possible.
View septic repair services- Distribution box evaluation and repair
- Septic pump and float replacement
- Alarm and control troubleshooting
- Damaged or separated line repair
- Drainfield assessment and excavation
- Careful grading after repair work
Alarm sounding? We inspect pumps, controls and related components.
Buying or selling? Schedule a septic and drainfield inspection.
Wet spot or backup? Get the system assessed before damage spreads.
Septic & drainfield inspections
An inspection for the decision in front of you.
Whether a property is changing hands or you simply want a clearer picture of the system, the inspection is shaped around what you need to know and when you need to know it.
Selling a home
Schedule a pre-listing or transaction inspection early enough to identify concerns before they become a last-minute obstacle.
Understanding your system
Give homeowners useful information about accessible components, current performance and concerns such as alarms, odors, wet areas or slow drainage.
Work in the field
Built on real Virginia job sites.
A look at our work across septic installation, pond construction, excavation, grading, clearing and site preparation.
Practical property solutions
Start with the right service.
From finding the source of a septic issue to restoring the ground afterward, the work stays coordinated from inspection through excavation and repair.
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Septic & drainfield repair
Targeted repairs for distribution boxes, pumps, lines, alarms and other system components.
Explore service 02Septic inspections
Clear, professional system evaluations for homeowners, buyers, sellers and property professionals.
Explore service 03Excavation & grading
Site preparation, drainage correction, driveway work, erosion control and finish grading.
Explore service 04Ponds & site work
Pond excavation, reshaping and naturalized land improvements planned around your property.
Explore serviceQualified perspectiveSeptic knowledge + excavation capability
A Master Onsite Sewage System Operator can evaluate how the system is performing, while construction and excavation experience supports practical repair work on the ground.
What to expect
- 1Tell us what is happening
Share the property location, symptoms and any available system information.
- 2Inspect and identify
We assess the accessible system components and explain what we find.
- 3Plan the next step
You receive a practical recommendation for repair, excavation or further evaluation.
Where we work
Richmond to Hampton Roads
We serve homeowners, buyers, sellers, real estate professionals and property owners across the Richmond region, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads. Project availability may vary by location and scope.
Request service
Tell us about the property.
For faster scheduling, include the property location, the problem you are seeing and whether the request is tied to a real estate deadline.