Located on Poole Road in Archdale, Ray’s Septic is more than just a septic company—we’re a complete site infrastructure contractor with the heavy equipment and expertise to handle everything from well drilling to lot grading to septic installation. With 128 reviews and a fleet that includes excavators, backhoes, drill rigs, and pump trucks, we’re the one-call solution for homeowners building in Trinity, developers working in High Point, and rural property owners throughout Randolph County. While other contractors specialize in one piece of the puzzle, Ray’s Septic coordinates the dirt work, the water supply, and the wastewater management—three critical systems that need to work together for any property to function properly.
In the Piedmont region south of High Point, heavy clay soil creates challenges that coastal sand or mountain terrain never face. Drainage issues can make septic installation impossible without proper grading. Well drilling hits bedrock and clay layers that require professional equipment and experience. Lot clearing means dealing with red clay that compacts when wet and hardens when dry. Ray’s Septic understands these challenges because we work in them every day—from residential properties in Archdale to new construction in Thomasville, from commercial developments in Randleman to rural homesteads throughout Guilford and Randolph Counties. Our 4.4-star rating across 128 reviews reflects what contractors and homeowners already know: when Ray’s pulls up with the equipment, the job gets done right.
From Dirt to Drain—Complete Site Work for Randolph & Guilford Counties
Ray’s Septic provides integrated infrastructure services that eliminate the headache of coordinating multiple contractors. Here’s what our heavy-duty capability includes:
- Septic System Installation & Replacement — We design and install complete septic systems for new construction throughout Randolph and Guilford Counties. This isn’t just dropping a tank in the ground—it’s engineering a wastewater solution that matches your property’s soil type, topography, and long-term needs. In Piedmont clay, proper installation means conducting perc tests to determine absorption rates, designing drainfield layouts that account for slope and drainage patterns, and ensuring adequate separation from wells, property lines, and water features. Our installations include excavation, tank placement, drainfield construction with proper bedding material, distribution box installation, and all the grading work needed to ensure surface water drains away from the system. We handle county permitting, inspections, and final documentation. When you’re building in Trinity or developing lots in High Point, Ray’s Septic delivers turnkey septic solutions that pass inspection the first time.
- Grading, Excavation & Lot Clearing — Before you can install a septic system or drill a well, you need proper site preparation—and in Piedmont clay, that’s not simple work. We clear lots for new construction, remove trees and stumps, grade sites to ensure proper drainage, and compact foundations that won’t settle unevenly. Clay soil is unforgiving: grade it wrong and water pools where your drainfield sits, destroying the system before it’s five years old. We use laser-guided grading equipment to establish drainage patterns that protect your septic investment. For existing properties with drainage problems—water pooling in the yard, soggy areas over the drainfield, erosion around the foundation—we regrade and install French drains, swales, or berms to redirect surface water. This heavy dirt work is what prevents septic failures, foundation damage, and the expensive fixes that come from building on improperly prepared land.
- Well Drilling & Water System Installation — For rural properties in Randolph County where municipal water isn’t available, we drill water wells and install complete pumping systems. Piedmont geology means drilling through layers of clay, weathered rock, and bedrock to reach productive aquifers—typically 150-400 feet deep in this region. We use professional drilling rigs that can handle the hard geology, and we know when to keep drilling and when you’ve hit a reliable water source. Well installation includes casing the borehole, installing the submersible pump, connecting pressure tanks and controls, and testing water quality. We also coordinate well placement with septic system design to ensure proper setback distances and prevent contamination. For homeowners building in areas like Trinity or Thomasville where lots are outside city services, Ray’s Septic handles both the water supply and wastewater disposal—two sides of the same infrastructure coin.
- Septic Tank Pumping & Routine Maintenance — For existing systems throughout Archdale, High Point, and Randleman, we provide scheduled septic pumping every 3-4 years (or every 2-3 years for households with garbage disposals or larger families). Piedmont clay doesn’t drain as fast as coastal sand, which means when your tank fills up, hydraulic overload happens quickly. We remove the entire contents—scum layer, liquid, and sludge layer—not just the easy middle section that fly-by-night pumpers target. We inspect tank baffles, check for cracks or structural damage, clean effluent filters, and verify that your system isn’t showing early signs of drainfield failure. Regular maintenance extends system life by 10-15 years and prevents the $20,000-$30,000 replacement that comes from neglect. For property managers with multiple units or commercial properties with grease traps, we schedule maintenance that keeps you compliant without disrupting operations.
- Septic Repairs & Drainfield Restoration — When systems fail—slow drains throughout the house, sewage odors in the yard, standing water over the drainfield—we diagnose the actual problem and provide solutions. Sometimes it’s a clogged effluent filter or broken baffle that’s easily repaired. Sometimes it’s tree roots invading lateral lines that need hydro-jetting or replacement. Sometimes it’s biomat buildup in clay soil that’s reduced drainfield capacity beyond repair. We don’t sell unnecessary replacements, but we also won’t patch a system that’s fundamentally failed—clay soil is unforgiving, and a compromised drainfield only gets worse. Our heavy equipment capability means we can handle full replacements efficiently: excavate the old field, install new laterals with proper bedding, restore grading, and reseed or sod the disturbed area.
- Land Development & Multi-Lot Projects — For builders and developers working on subdivisions or commercial projects in High Point, Trinity, or Randleman, Ray’s Septic coordinates the complete site infrastructure. We clear multiple lots, establish grading and drainage for the entire development, install septic systems for individual homes, drill wells where needed, and ensure the whole project meets county engineering and health department requirements. Managing one contractor who handles dirt, water, and waste is simpler than juggling three separate crews with different schedules and overlapping responsibilities. Our fleet capacity and review volume (128 jobs documented) prove we can handle large-scale projects without compromising on smaller residential work.
Serving Archdale, Trinity, High Point, and Randolph County Communities
From the residential neighborhoods of Archdale where we’re based on Poole Road, to the new construction boom in Trinity, to the commercial development along the High Point corridor, to the rural properties scattered throughout Randleman and Thomasville, Ray’s Septic operates across both Randolph and Guilford Counties. Our equipment is a familiar sight on both paved suburban streets and gravel rural driveways. We navigate tight residential lots where access requires careful planning, and we work on multi-acre parcels where we can stage equipment without disturbing neighbors.
Operating from Poole Road in Archdale puts us strategically positioned between these communities, which means we respond efficiently whether you’re building in northern Randolph County or developing in southern Guilford County. We understand the regulatory differences—Randolph County Health Department requirements for septic systems, Guilford County’s stricter development standards, the well construction codes that apply throughout both jurisdictions. We know the local geology: where clay layers are thickest, where you’ll hit rock in well drilling, which areas have seasonal high water tables that complicate drainfield design. This local knowledge prevents the expensive mistakes that out-of-area contractors make when they underestimate Piedmont conditions.
Our service range reflects the economic diversity of the region. We work with families building their first custom home who need the complete infrastructure package (well, septic, grading) handled by one contractor. We work with established homeowners dealing with aging septic systems that need replacement or older wells that need upgrading. We work with commercial developers who need multi-system installations completed on schedule. And we work with builders who need a reliable subcontractor who won’t hold up the project with delays or permitting problems. No matter where you fit in this market, Ray’s Septic brings heavy equipment, technical expertise, and the project management capability to deliver complete site solutions.
Why Randolph & Guilford County Builders and Homeowners Trust Ray’s Septic (128 Reviews)
High-Volume Capability With Proven Results — One hundred twenty-eight reviews don’t happen by accident—that’s the result of completing hundreds of projects across residential, commercial, and land development sectors. Our 4.4-star rating reflects real-world performance on complex jobs where multiple systems need to work together. We’re not claiming perfection, but we are demonstrating consistent competence across a high volume of work. For contractors and developers, that track record matters more than a perfect score from 10 reviews. When you need infrastructure work done on schedule, you want a company that’s handled dozens of similar projects—not one figuring it out for the first time on your dime.
Complete Infrastructure Under One Contractor — The biggest advantage of Ray’s Septic is eliminating coordination headaches. Instead of hiring a septic contractor, a grading company, and a well driller—then managing schedules, resolving conflicts about who’s responsible for drainage issues, and dealing with finger-pointing when something goes wrong—you make one call. We handle the dirt work, the water supply, and the wastewater disposal because these systems are interdependent. Your septic drainfield needs proper drainage from grading work. Your well needs proper setbacks from the septic system. Your lot clearing affects where both systems can be placed. Coordinating this work ourselves means projects move faster, problems get solved without blame games, and you deal with one invoice instead of three.
Heavy Equipment for Piedmont Clay Challenges — Piedmont clay requires different equipment than coastal sand or mountain soil. We maintain a fleet that includes excavators for deep digging, backhoes for precise trenching, bulldozers for lot clearing and rough grading, compactors for foundation preparation, drill rigs for well construction, and specialized grading equipment with laser guidance systems. This isn’t rented equipment that shows up when available—it’s our fleet, maintained in-house, ready when projects demand it. For complex jobs involving tough clay soil, rocky conditions, or challenging topography, having the right equipment matters as much as having experienced operators.
Regulatory Knowledge Across Two Counties — We work in both Randolph and Guilford Counties daily, which means we’re current on permit requirements, inspection protocols, and design standards for both jurisdictions. We know which county requires engineered drawings for commercial systems, what perc test procedures each health department follows, and how well construction codes differ between jurisdictions. This knowledge prevents delays—we submit applications correctly the first time, pass inspections without callbacks, and keep projects moving forward. For builders working across county lines or homeowners buying rural property, this regulatory expertise is as valuable as our technical capability.
Honest Assessment of Site Challenges — Before we quote a project, we assess what your site actually requires—not what our standard package includes. If your lot has drainage problems, we’ll tell you grading work is necessary before septic installation. If your soil perc test shows poor absorption rates, we’ll design a larger drainfield or recommend alternative systems. If well drilling is likely to hit rock at 200 feet, we’ll quote accordingly rather than giving you a lowball estimate based on easy drilling. This honesty costs us some jobs where clients choose cheaper quotes from contractors who hide site challenges until they’re billing for extras. But it builds trust with customers who appreciate knowing the real scope and cost upfront—before equipment shows up and work begins.
Ready to schedule service or need a site evaluation?
Call Ray’s Septic at (336) 431-5151 or Request Service Online. We’re located on Poole Road in Archdale and ready to serve residential and commercial properties throughout Randolph and Guilford Counties. Whether you need septic pumping for your Archdale home, complete site infrastructure for new construction in Trinity, lot clearing and grading in High Point, well drilling for a rural property in Randleman, or coordinated septic and grading work in Thomasville, we’re the heavy-duty contractor with the equipment and expertise to handle it all. From dirt to drain, Ray’s Septic delivers complete site solutions—one call prepares the whole lot.
