Septic Systems in Metchosin

Who issues a building permit in Metchosin?

The District of Metchosin does. You need a building permit before starting construction on a building or structure — that includes accessory structures too.

The District also lists alterations and additions, finishing an undeveloped area, a secondary suite, structural repairs, demolition, a swimming pool, heating appliances, moving a building, a change of use, plumbing work, and installing a manufactured home.

Which bylaw does Metchosin name?

Metchosin's building pages name the District's Fees Bylaw 2024, No. 696, and they send septic questions to Island Health — which is where the filing goes.

What has to be filed for a Metchosin system?

An Authorized Person files before construction and certifies after it. We send Island Health the signed Letter of Certification within 30 days of finishing, and you can't use the system until they have it. An as-built diagram and a maintenance plan go with it.

What septic work do we do in Metchosin?

In Metchosin, we pump tanks and service effluent filters, and we inspect systems for a sale or a purchase. If something's failed, we repair it — anything from a float switch up to the field itself.

Who calls us out here

We work for the households that have a tank, a distribution box and a field in the yard. The main difference from East Sooke and Otter Point is who issues your building permit and how much notice they want before an inspection.

What does the visit cost you?

Coming out to look is free, wherever you are. We open what needs opening, tell you what we found, and send you a price in writing. Design work is different — it has its own price, and we tell you that before anyone starts.