Septic systems done right, the first time.

What we do

Septic work built for Western Mass terrain.

Western Massachusetts soil is rocky, wet, and unforgiving. A septic system installed without real knowledge of local conditions won't last. RJL Contracting has installed and replaced systems across Hampshire and Hampden counties since 2020. We work with conventional gravity systems, mounded systems for high water table sites, pressure dosed systems, and alternative system types, based on what your engineer specs and the site demands. RJL is Eljen certified.

RJL handles the excavation and installation. Jake and Rene are on every job. Not a sub. Not a crew you've never met.

Whether your system failed a Title 5 inspection, is showing signs of failure, or you're putting in a new system on raw land, RJL handles the install. Need a design or a Title 5 inspection? We don't do those, but we work with engineers we trust and can recommend the right person.

What you need to know

Title 5 and what it means for your property.

Title 5 is the Massachusetts environmental code that governs septic system design, installation, and inspection. When a property is sold, transferred, or the system is identified as failing, a Title 5 inspection is required. If the system fails, it must be repaired or replaced before the transaction can proceed.

RJL works with licensed inspectors and Title 5-approved engineers to move your project from failed inspection to permitted new system efficiently. We know the local board of health offices in Belchertown, Amherst, Northampton, Ware, South Hadley, and across the region. That means fewer delays and fewer surprises.