Septic Service in Headland, AL

Headland is a growing town in Henry County about 15 miles north of Dothan on US 431. Between its historic downtown and the newer subdivisions spreading south toward Dothan, there are plenty of homes on septic, along with farmhouses and rural properties throughout Henry County. Call (334) 697-4929 to reach an independent, licensed septic provider who works in the Headland area. Dothan Septic Pros is a referral service; we do not pump or repair tanks.

Soil in Henry County

Henry County is the type location for the Dothan soil series, one of the best-known soils of the southeastern Coastal Plain; the official USDA description was written from a cultivated field at the Wiregrass Agricultural Experiment Station, on the south side of Highway 134. Dothan soils are deep and well drained near the surface, which is good news for drain fields. But deeper down, starting somewhere around two to five feet, they contain plinthite, a layer where water can move more slowly. Other soils in the county, especially in low areas and near creeks, stay wetter. That is why the soil evaluation for a new system or a major repair matters so much, and why two lots on the same road can need different systems.

New homes around Headland

Headland has grown with families commuting to Dothan, and some newer homes are built on larger lots outside sewer service. If you are building:

• Get the soil evaluation done early, before you settle the house location.
• Leave room for a repair area next to the drain field.
• Keep trucks and equipment off the field area during construction.
• Ask for an as-built drawing of the system when it is finished.

Our septic installation page explains the permit steps.

Farm and rural properties

Henry County has long been peanut and cotton country, and many farmhouses and rural homes around Headland, Abbeville and Newville have older systems. Hurricane Michael hit the county hard in 2018, with about 7,400 Henry County customers out of power on Alabama Power's lines the first morning, and many farm homes run pumps that stop without electricity. On farms, the biggest threat to a drain field is often traffic: tractors, trucks and trailers driving over the lines and compacting the soil. If you are not sure where the field is, have a provider locate it, and mark it so equipment stays off.

Older homes near downtown

Some older houses around the town green may have been connected to sewer over the years, while others may still have old tanks on the property. If you are buying an older home, ask whether it is on sewer or septic and get records if possible. An old, unused tank that was never properly abandoned can be a hazard and should be checked.

Who regulates septic in Headland

The Henry County Health Department, part of the Alabama Department of Public Health, issues permits for new systems and repairs. Its office is on Kirkland Street in Abbeville (334-585-2660); call and ask for the Environmental Office. If your lot is south of town near the Houston County line, confirm which county it is in, since Houston County permits come from the health department in Dothan instead. If you are splitting a lot off family land to build, Alabama rules require a new permit application before the lot is divided. See our Wiregrass septic permit guide. Pumpers and installers must be licensed by the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board. Ask for the license number before work starts.

Typical costs

As typical national-guide ranges, routine pumping often runs roughly $300 to $600, and a conventional new system roughly $8,000 to $13,000. Sites that need a designed, mound or aerobic system typically cost more, often roughly $10,000 to $20,000. See the septic cost guide.

Nearby

Providers serving Headland often also cover Abbeville, Newville, Kinsey and north Dothan. Call (334) 697-4929 to get connected.

Services available in Headland

• Septic Tank Pumping in Headland
• Septic Inspection in Headland
• Septic and Drain Field Repair in Headland
• Septic Installation and Replacement in Headland
• Emergency Septic Backup in Headland
• Grease Trap Pumping in Headland

Frequently asked questions