Logan County, Ohio
Septic and Excavation Services in De Graff, Ohio
De Graff is a small village in McArthur Township in the western part of Logan County. Most properties in and around De Graff rely on private onsite septic systems rather than public sewer, and many of those systems were installed decades ago. Aging infrastructure, active farming in the surrounding area, and older tile drainage networks running through residential lots are all common features of work in this part of Logan County.
De Graff sits in the western part of Logan County, an area with mixed glacial soils. Silt loams and silty clay loams are common, with pockets of heavier clay in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Heavier soil types limit percolation and often require mound or aeration system designs rather than conventional gravity-fed trench installations.
De Graff is surrounded by active agricultural land, and farm tile drainage networks from that land run through many residential and rural properties in the area. Old clay-tile agricultural drains that cross a residential lot can conflict with septic system placement and must be identified and addressed in the permit drawings.
Older homes in De Graff were often built with minimal septic systems: small tanks, limited field capacity, and clay-tile distribution lines that have shifted or cracked over the years. The typical failure picture in this area is slow drainage throughout the house, odors near the tank or field area, and wet ground downslope from the absorption field.
Permitting in De Graff
The Logan County Health District issues all septic permits for properties in De Graff and throughout Logan County. A permit is required before any new system can be installed or a failed system replaced. BS Farms handles the permit application, site plan preparation, and inspection coordination on your behalf. Logan County permit review typically runs two to five weeks depending on workload.
Services We Handle in De Graff
BS Farms provides the full range of septic and excavation services that De Graff property owners need. If you have a need not listed, call and describe it; we can tell you quickly whether it falls within our scope.
- Septic system installation (new construction and replacement)
- Aeration system installation, service, and repair
- Septic repair: baffles, distribution boxes, outlet lines, and field work
- Septic tank sales and delivery
- Tile drain repair and replacement
- Site grading and preparation
- Driveway installation and resurfacing
- Building pad excavation
- Pond, waterway, and drainage work
- Water main taps and service line installation
- Gravel and fill delivery
Common Issues in the De Graff Area
Older homes in De Graff were often built with minimal septic systems: small tanks, limited field capacity, and clay-tile distribution lines that have shifted or cracked over the years. The typical failure picture in this area is slow drainage throughout the house, odors near the tank or field area, and wet ground downslope from the absorption field. Failing clay-tile distribution lines are a common finding on systems installed before 1980.
Agricultural tile drain interference is another recurring issue. A farm drain that was active before the home was built can move water across or through the area designated for the absorption field, saturating the soil and short-circuiting the system. Identifying those drains early is how you avoid designing a replacement that has the same problem as the original.
Most requested in De Graff
What we get called for here.
Every area has its own pattern of work. These are the jobs that come up most in this part of our service area.
Septic Installation, Servicing & Repair
Full-service septic work, from a brand-new permitted install to maintenance and same-week emergency repair.
View serviceTile Drain Repair & Replacement
Locate and repair broken field tile, or install new drainage to pull water off wet ground.
View serviceGeneral Excavation
Site prep, trenching, drainage work, ponds, and general dirt work with our own machines and trucks.
View serviceDriveway Installation & Resurfacing
New gravel drives built on a proper base, plus resurfacing, regrading, and culvert work on existing drives.
View serviceEverything else we do in De Graff
- Septic Tank Pumping
- Septic Tank Sales & Delivery
- Aeration System Sales & Service
- Aeration Septic Systems in Ohio
- Water Main Taps (Hot Taps)
- Underground Utility Installation
- Foundation Excavation
- Grading Services
- Building Pad Construction
- Pole Barn Pad Site Preparation
- Concrete Core Drilling
- Sidewalk & Concrete Flatwork
- Land Clearing
- Gravel & Dirt Delivery
Nearby
Also serving around De Graff
- De Graff
- Bellefontaine
- West Liberty
- Quincy
- McArthur Township
- Washington Township
Dedicated pages nearby
Work in De Graff
Built to the approved design.
Local questions
De Graff FAQ
Permits, timelines, and response times specific to this area.
Yes. De Graff is in our Logan County service area. We handle repairs and full installations in McArthur Township and the surrounding area.
The Logan County Health District issues all septic permits for De Graff and the rest of Logan County. A permit is required before any new installation or replacement. BS Farms prepares and submits the application on your behalf.
It can. Active tile drains that cross the proposed absorption field area can saturate soil and interfere with system function. The soil evaluation and site plan must account for them. We identify known and suspected tile runs during the site visit and route the system design around them where possible.
The mixed soils in western Logan County support a range of system types. Some properties support conventional trench systems. Others with heavier clay or high water table indicators require mound or aeration systems. The certified soil evaluation determines what is approved for your parcel.
For installation or replacement projects, the lead time is driven by the soil evaluation and permit review, which together take four to six weeks before installation can begin. Repairs are typically scheduled within one to two weeks.
Yes. We repair and replace both agricultural and residential tile drain lines in Logan County. Failed or collapsed tile lines are one of the more common drainage and septic problems in this area.
Free Estimates
Working on a property in De Graff?
Free site visit and a written estimate. About 35 to 40 minutes northwest of our yard, at the outer edge of our regular service area. We cover it for both routine service and larger installation and replacement jobs.