Due Diligence on MHP that has to be hooked into city sewer system

Due Diligence on MHP that has to be hooked into city sewer system

Rental Property Investor · Pensacola, FL · Member since 2009 · 85 posts · 38 votes

I have a property in Florida under contract that the current owner has informed me has to be hooked into the sewer line  which was installed last month within the next year.  He has been told no further repairs or replacements to the existing septic systems will be approved by the county.  There are 12 homes sharing 6 septic systems currently.  The sewer line that would be connected to is under pressure so  I need to put in a pump system of some kind.  I'm researching two options: Option 1 is a pump at each pad or Option 2 is a whole park system.  This is going to be an expensive improvement either way and I'm wondering what others may have done in the past who have done this.

I've been advised that putting a grinder pump at each pad that connects to a central sewer line on the property that then connects the main line at the street is the best way to do this. That way we would be able to switch homes over as needed instead of biting the bullet (cost) all at once.  This makes sense to me for two main reasons:  I think there would be a single tap fee to tie into the main sewer line and spreading the costs out over time.

I'm sure there are variables I'm not addressing, so please let me know what I'm not thinking about yet.  Any input is greatly appreciated.   Thanks BP!!


Reid 

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  • Investor · Suwanee, GA · Member since 2014 · 579 posts · 347 votes
    6y

    @Reid Hanley

    Hi Reid - just curious to see how things went.

    I’ve gotten quotes for work and talked w city about connecting but never pulled the trigger.

  • Rental Property Investor · Pensacola, FL · Member since 2009 · 85 posts · 38 votes
    6y

    @DanielRyu

    Hi Daniel.   We are still working on this. I've had multiple conversations with plumbers, engineers, the sewer company and the county. The "right" way to do this seems to not be a consensus among any of them. Have had two plumbers tell me they can pull the permits needed and do the engineering needed to make sure that the county will approve whatever we do.  This would eliminate the need for hiring an engineer, which I was quoted $10K for this service. I will post back when we pull the trigger.

  • Investor · Suwanee, GA · Member since 2014 · 579 posts · 347 votes
    6y

    @Reid Hanley

    Thanks for the update - best of luck!

    If you ever want to bounce ideas around, feel free to reach out.

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