Badin Lake Builders Inc. is encouraging lake homeowners planning additions or remodels to follow NCDHHS septic guidance and locate their system records first.

New London, NC (PRUnderground) November 10th, 2026

As lake homes around Badin Lake fill with family for the holidays, Badin Lake Builders Inc. is encouraging homeowners to give their septic systems some attention, especially if they are planning to add bedrooms, baths or a larger kitchen in the coming year.

Badin Lake Builders Inc., a custom home builder badin lake families have worked with since 2011, said the septic system is one of the first things to understand when a lake property is expanded or renovated.

According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, about half of all homes in North Carolina use septic systems, which are safe, effective and long-lasting when taken care of but can pollute water and lead to expensive repairs if ignored.

The department advises homeowners to know what type of system they have, where the tank, drainfield and repair area are, and how much water the system is designed to handle, and to ask their local health department for a copy of their septic permit and system layout.

NCDHHS also notes that most tanks should be pumped every three to five years, and lists slow drains, soggy or smelly spots in the yard and sewage backing up into toilets or sinks as signs to call a professional.

"On the lake, the septic system really drives what you can build," said Brian Beane, co-owner of Badin Lake Builders Inc. "Before anybody falls in love with a plan for more bedrooms or a bigger kitchen, we want to know where the tank and the drainfield are and what the system was permitted for. That one step saves a lot of redesign later."

The company said that information matters for whole home remodeling badin lake projects that change how a home is used, as well as for additions that increase the number of people the house serves.

Kitchen work also adds water use. Homeowners planning kitchen remodeling badin lake projects can use the winter months to locate their septic records and confirm the layout before construction begins.

Outdoor projects need the same care. Before a new deck goes in, a deck builder badin lake crew should know where the drainfield and repair area are so footings and heavy equipment stay clear of them, the company said.

Shoreline work is planned the same way. As a dock builder badin lake property owners call on, the company recommends confirming the location of septic components before any access routes or staging areas are set for dock construction.

"Holiday weekends are a good stress test," Beane said. "If the drains slow down when the house is full, that's worth checking before you add anything else to the system."

Badin Lake Builders Inc. offers complimentary on-site estimates and can be reached at (336) 736-7767.

About Badin Lake Builders Inc.

Badin Lake Builders Inc. was founded in 2011 and builds custom homes, additions, decks and docks and provides whole-home and kitchen remodeling around Badin Lake, High Rock Lake and Lake Tillery. The company serves Stanly, Montgomery, Davidson, Rowan and Randolph counties in North Carolina.

Media contact: Brian Beane, Badin Lake Builders Inc., (336) 736-7767, info@badinlakebuildersinc.com