I'm Red Letter Earthworks LLC, based in Shelby, North Carolina, working on septic system installation and site preparation for properties outside sewer coverage. I hold a Level IV installer certification with the state, and I carry a 5-star Google rating across 12 reviews. What follows is a plain account of what I do and where I work.
About Red Letter Earthworks LLC
I handle the earthwork and system installation side of septic work. That means grading land to required slopes, preparing sites for construction, and installing septic systems for homes and properties that aren't connected to municipal sewer. The 5-star rating from 12 reviews reflects the homeowners I've worked with directly.
Services Verified From Their Site
My own site describes the installation work I offer. In the words posted there: "…driveways, grade the land to required slopes, and ensure that it is properly prepared for construction. Septic System Installation Being a level IV licensed North Carolina installer, we offer professional installation of both gravity and…" That covers new septic installation, including both gravity and other system types, along with the grading and site prep that goes with it. The specific system suitable for a given lot depends on the permit and site conditions, so those details get worked out per the county evaluation rather than assumed in advance.
Licensing
I hold North Carolina Installer Level IV certification, #9652, registered to Ty Christopher Hughes with the NC On-Site Wastewater Contractors and Inspectors Certification Board. That credential appears on the current certified list, effective July 15, 2026 and running through December 31, 2026. A Level IV installer certification is the highest installer tier the state issues.
What Shelby Homeowners Should Know
I'm based in Shelby and serve the surrounding area. This part of North Carolina sits in the red clay belt, and Piedmont clay soil affects how a drainfield handles effluent — it drains slowly, which is one reason site evaluation and proper grading matter so much on a new install. If your property is outside sewer coverage, check your utility bill or county permit records to confirm you're on a septic system before planning work. A new installation starts with a soil and site evaluation, and the system type is set by the permit rather than the soil alone.
Contact
You can reach me and see more about the installation and site work I do through my website at redletterearthworks.com. If you're planning a new septic installation or need site preparation and grading in the Shelby area, get in touch there to start with a site evaluation.