East Texas land purchase

[andre3k]

I'm done with the Ford 3000 for now. All maintenance is caught up and its ready to head back to the piney woods.

It still smokes like a freight train at startup but Its fine for what I plan on doing with it.

I cranked it up and drove it around the block. It hasn't moved since October, but good to see that its still has some life left in it. I think I get more of a kick out of this Ford than my new tractor. I love the simplicity of these old tractors.

The old bush hog that came with the Ford is the next project.

This summer I will have more time do actually take on projects at the property. Between kid activities, working multiple side jobs, I haven't done much at the property. I hope to change that soon.

I need to move my trail cameras around. I shot one hog last fall and haven't seen a hog on camera since. They are non existent it seems like. I anticipated seeing more on camera.


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[deemus]

When I was 14 I caught a hay field on fire with a tractor just like it. Some hay got stuck on the muffler, caught on fire, and set the row I was raking on fire.

Stupid underneath muffler.

 

[andre3k]

Been busy with the mini ex. 58 hrs on it so far. This thing is pretty darn handy. No issues so far. Been digging up a lot of stumps.

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[toddnjoyce]

You need to blow them stumps. More fun than levering them out.

 

[EZ-E]

Having pulled stumps with a large mini ex, you had to do some work to get that stump stripped down for a pile of roots that big. I just buried the big stumps I had where they were, that the mini couldn't pull out.

 

[andre3k]

Having pulled stumps with a large mini ex, you had to do some work to get that stump stripped down for a pile of roots that big. I just buried the big stumps I had where they were, that the mini couldn't pull out.

It took a long time. I almost said f it and covered it back up.

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[andre3k]

Does anyone know if I can install my own septic? I tried to find the regulations for Newton County and came up empty. I just need a system that can handle one travel trailer. I'm leaving the camper there so I'm not trying to drive somewhere every time I need to dump the tanks.

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[Axxe55]

Does anyone know if I can install my own septic? I tried to find the regulations for Newton County and came up empty. I just need a system that can handle one travel trailer. I'm leaving the camper there so I'm not trying to drive somewhere every time I need to dump the tanks.

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Outside of city limits, the requirements are pretty lax. I installed my own septic system. Might contact the county commissioner for your district and ask them what the requirements are.

 

[EZ-E]

Does anyone know if I can install my own septic? I tried to find the regulations for Newton County and came up empty. I just need a system that can handle one travel trailer. I'm leaving the camper there so I'm not trying to drive somewhere every time I need to dump the tanks.

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Not sure about Newton, but in Anderson it's minimum 10 acres & 100 ft minimum from a neighboring property line, you don't have to have a permit or inspection.


ETA.... The no permit is only for outside of city limits

 

[toddnjoyce]

Have you checked with TCEQ?

Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System

Permitting for on-site sewage facilities producing 5,000 gallons per day or less of domestic sewage, including septic systems, pump-out stations, holding tanks, and hauling systems. Guidance on how to select the proper system and an installer.

www.tceq.texas.gov

Last septic system I helped install was 30 years ago. You should have a local entity to pull a permit from, get it inspected, and get the cert for operation. But then again, things may have changed over time.

 

[EZ-E]

For a conventional septic you need sandy soil which is good. If you have clay soil you need an arobic system with a sprinkler and they cost more than a conventional septic.

Dig around the property for some sandy soil & it will be better for you to tackle yourself. There's several videos online that are pretty good. When we had ours done in April of 2020 it was about $5700 to have our conventional septic installed.

 

[Axxe55]

https://www.hunker.com/12000126/texas-septic-tank-requirements

 

[Axxe55]

Not sure about Newton, but in Anderson it's minimum 10 acres & 100 ft minimum from a neighboring property line, you don't have to have a permit or inspection.

I have about 7.5 acres, and I installed mine about 17 years ago. Never had any intentions of asking permission to do what I want on my own land.

 

[Axxe55]

For a conventional septic you need sandy soil which is good. If you have clay soil you need an arobic system with a sprinkler and they cost more than a conventional septic.

Dig around the property for some sandy soil & it will be better for you to tackle yourself. There's several videos online that are pretty good. When we had ours done in April of 2020 it was about $5700 to have our conventional septic installed.

$5700! Dayem! I spent less than a $1000 for everything including the backhoe rental.

 

[EZ-E]

Hopefully your 100' from the neighbors property line. If your septic was creeping on my property your gunna be spending some $$$ to correct the issue.

 

[EZ-E]

$5700! Dayem! I spent less than a $1000 for everything including the backhoe rental.

Almost 20 years just about everything was cheaper.... what hasn't gone up? You see the price of groceries, used cars or property lately?

 

[Axxe55]

Almost 20 years just about everything was cheaper.... what hasn't gone up? You see the price of used cars or property lately?

Valid point.

 

[andre3k]

For a conventional septic you need sandy soil which is good. If you have clay soil you need an arobic system with a sprinkler and they cost more than a conventional septic.

Dig around the property for some sandy soil & it will be better for you to tackle yourself. There's several videos online that are pretty good. When we had ours done in April of 2020 it was about $5700 to have our conventional septic installed.

Ewww. I definitely have clay soil.

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[Axxe55]

Hopefully your 100' from the neighbors property line. If your septic was creeping on my property your gunna be spending some $$$ to correct the issue.

Mine is almost in the center of my own property. with at least 300 feet from the closest property lines.

 

[Axxe55]

Ewww. I definitely have clay soil.

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As do I. use gravel and rock. Some people use hay under the drain field pipes.