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Septic System Design Northland

Need a septic system designed in Northland? Gumboots Consulting Engineers designs onsite wastewater systems — commonly called septic systems — for new builds, replacements, and upgrades throughout Kerikeri, Whangarei, Paihia, and the Far North. Our designs meet Northland Regional Council's TP58 requirements and are accepted for building and resource consent.

Septic Systems & TP58 — What's the Difference?

In Northland, "septic system design" and "TP58" are the same thing. TP58 is the Northland Regional Council's technical publication that governs how onsite wastewater systems (septic tanks, effluent disposal fields, aerobic treatment units, etc.) must be designed and installed. If you need a septic system, you need a TP58 report.

When do you need a TP58 report?
  • Building consent for a new dwelling off the council sewer
  • Adding a bedroom or dwelling unit (increases wastewater load)
  • Replacing a failing or non-compliant septic system
  • Subdivision — every lot that can't connect to sewer
  • Change of use increasing wastewater generation
Who is affected in Northland?

The majority of rural and lifestyle block properties in Northland are not connected to reticulated sewer and require an onsite wastewater system. This includes most of:

  • Far North District rural properties
  • Kerikeri lifestyle blocks & new subdivisions
  • Bay of Islands, Paihia, Mangonui, Coopers Beach
  • Kaipara District rural properties
  • Whangarei rural & semi-rural areas

Need a Septic System Designed in Northland?

We provide TP58 reports accepted by FNDC and NRC. Fast turnaround, competitive pricing.

Septic System Design Services

New Residential Septic Design

Full TP58 septic system design for new homes in Northland — soil testing, system selection, sizing, and layout to meet NRC requirements and secure your building consent.

  • Soil permeability testing
  • System type selection (standard, ATU, mound)
  • TP58 report for building consent
  • FNDC & NRC compliant

Septic System Upgrades & Replacements

Failing or non-compliant septic system? We assess the existing system, identify the cause of failure, and design a replacement that meets current NRC standards and council requirements.

  • Failure assessment
  • Upgrade or replacement design
  • NRC consent support
  • Inspection on completion

Subdivision Wastewater Assessment

Lot-by-lot TP58 assessment for subdivision resource consent — confirming each proposed lot can accommodate an onsite wastewater system before the land is sold. Part of our subdivision engineering package.

  • Lot feasibility assessment
  • Soil testing per lot
  • Resource consent documentation
  • Indicative system layout

Soil Testing for Wastewater

Permeability testing and soil analysis determines whether standard trench disposal, mound systems, or advanced treatment units are required. We conduct all soil testing in-house as part of the design process.

  • Percolation testing
  • Soil profile description
  • Hydraulic loading rate determination
  • Groundwater depth assessment

Get Your Septic System Designed — Northland

Based in Kerikeri, we design septic systems throughout Northland. Fast turnaround, TP58 compliant, accepted by all Northland councils. Call for a quote.

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020 4 GUMMYS

Based In

Kerikeri, Northland

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