556 Walden Trail, Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173, United States
Developers/Land Owners
About Michael Athanas & Associates Consulting
Our firm offers assistance with obtaining septic system permits for individual homes/lots, apartment and condominium complexes, large and developments and commercial developments. We offer assistance with preparing permit application paperwork, gather soil information and speed the permitting process.
Soil for Preliminary Investigation - If you are thinking about buying a track of land or if you already own it and want to be sure that your proposed development will be economically feasible, MA&A will look at the tract of land to assess its suitability for your intended use.
Soil Mapping and Developing assistance - MA&A can serve in creating a soil map that will guide planning to allow you to make the most of the land. These maps can be used to make educated decisions about septic systems, infrastructure placement and development density before work begins.
Our Service
Highlights of Service
- Overturn or denied application from local Health Departments or the State
- Represent our Clients on highly difficult or court related sites
- Expedite the permitting process
- Adjust existing permits to accommodate expansions of additional bedrooms or pools
- Work directly with developers to maximize lot yield in the subdivision design process
- Work with individuals and developers to change system types in order to save money (panel to 25% reduction)
- Wetland Delineation
Why do you need a Soil Scientist
- Overturned/denied applications by the local health department or State
- Act as mediator for clients with our respected relationships with the local county/state officials
- Work directly with developers, engineers and surveyor's with subdivision design/increased lot yield
- Expediting the permitting process "Fastrack"/Iredell County
- Adjusting existing permits to accommodate additional bedrooms and pools
- Change system types to save our clients money your vision comes to fruition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a Soil Scientist?
A: A Soil Scientist is a person with specialized knowledge of soil morphology (i.e. the arrangement and characteristics of the layers, or horizons in the profile), soil chemistry, soil biology and/or soil physics. So9il Scientists use this knowledge to better assist their clients needs in developing their property. In North Carolina and South Carolina a professional license is required in order to practice Soil Science.
Q: Why do I need a Septic Permit?
A: The first step of the development process is to obtain a septic permit. Without this you can not obtain a building permit. Therefore if you are planning on building in an area that is not served by public sewer, a improvement permit/septic permit is needed prior to obtaining the building permit. NC law requires that all permits regarding wastewater treatment and disposal be approved before any construction begins.
Q: What is an onsite wastewater system/septic system?
A: Onsite wastewater system is when wastewater is generated on the site and placed in tanks rather than being transported to a central wastewater treatment plant.