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Hohlen Biz, LLC

Family Business Since 1955!

Contact Keith at (320) 200-8994 or hohlenbizllc@gmail.com to get started today!


Sewer Services


Home Inspection


Services


Septic Inspection

As of 1/11/2021 septic tank is required to be pumped at the time of the inspection or with in the last 3 years, with documentation!

All manhole covers are required to be at the surface for maintaining (pumping). We can update those with a riser.

  • Compliance
  • Non-Compliance
  • Inspection
  • Pumping (subcontacted)

Septic System Camera Scoping Available!

Septic Design

  • Existing Home
  • New Construction
  • Soil Verification (LGU) – Varies
  • Soil Pit
  • Perc Test

Holding Tank Design

Septic Install

New & Existing
Please call for prices!

Septic installation must be completed by Thanksgiving.


Experience


The Hohlen Family Sewer Business Started in 1955! By my grandfather Ted Hohlen! Hohlen Construction! When my father Butch (Gerald) Hohlen came back from his second term in Vietnam, 1970! At that time my grandfather had my father continue the family sewer business! Hohlen Excavation and Sewer, L187! And my grandparents started Hohlen Dairy Equipment, helping local farm families! Thus all of us! They retired in 1990.

I Keith Hohlen, being born in the construction family! Working in and around the family sewer, excavation and construction trades! I always knew that I was going to continue the family septic business!

Thank you and you’re welcome!

30+ Years Experience

Installation • Repair • Inspection • Site Planning • Soil Verification • Designs

Certifications & Licences (current & retired)

  • Lead Certification
  • Pipelayers Certification
  • Septic Install License
  • Septic Design License
  • Septic Inspector License
  • Soil Certification
  • ASHI Certified Home Inspection
  • Qualified MN Builder/Remodeler QB #136534
  • MPCA-Certified Installer, Designer & Inspector
  • Subsurface Sewage Treatment License # L4085

More Experience


Attic Structure ∙ Attic Ventilation ∙ Attic Insulation ∙ Chimneys ∙ Roofs ∙ Gutters ∙ Windows ∙ Interior Walls ∙ Heat Distribution ∙ Stairs ∙ Fireplaces ∙ Air Conditioning ∙ Water Heaters ∙ Electrical Service ∙ 1st Floor Structure ∙ Floors ∙ Heating Systems ∙ Doors ∙ Foundations ∙ Drainage ∙ Masonry ∙ Walkways ∙ Garages ∙ Driveways ∙ Septic Systems

Educated & Experienced in ICFs, SIPs, Framing Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Custom Woodworking, Garages, 3 & 4 Season Porches, Decks, Post & Beam, Log Home Construction, Pole Barns, Roofing, Siding, Fascia, Soffits, Additions, Wood/Concrete Foundations, Excavations & Septic Systems, Professional Tree Felling (timber), Insured Home Maintenance, Evaluations & Repairs, and Much More…


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Frequently Asked Questions


What is a Statement for Soil Verification?

Soil verification is required for new structures, like a house, garage, driveway, etc. Also for a new septic treatment system. Because if the soil can’t support either or anything, whomever will want to choose a different location!

Why do I need to inspect my home?

A Home Inspection Is For The Home! Not the realtor, seller, buyer! Having your home inspected not only helps you stay ahead maintenance issues, but it also helps you get to know your home.

What are the classification of a bedroom in regards to Septic System Designs and sizing of the treatment areas?

There are seven requirements that define a bedroom:

  • Minimum 70 SQ’
  • Minimum of 84″ floor to ceiling (rough framing)
  • Emergency Enter/Exit (Egress)
  • Heat Source
  • 1 Electrical Outlet (operating)
  • Closet
  • Door

You must have ALL seven! Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are required in ALL rooms that are slept in, plus living room, den, four-season porch, unfinished basement, etc.

What is ASHI Home Inspection Certification?

When you choose ASHI, you’ll be working with professional home inspectors who have passed the most rigorous technical examinations in effect today, including inspectors who are required to perform more than 250 professional inspections before they’re even allowed to call themselves ”certified”. No other professional society can match the credentials of an ASHI inspector.

Which areas do you serve?

We’ll drive a long way for the right job, and we’ve worked all over the tri-state area, but our top ten towns are Zimmerman, Clearwater, Clear Lake, Princeton, St. Cloud, Onamia, Cambridge, Elk River, Milaca and Little Falls.

What types of tasks are you willing or required to perform?

No Electrical = l am not a licensed electrician. Or Subcontract to a licensed electrician.

Excavated soils will be back filled and leveled out/off.
Extra soils will be left on site. $ = to leave the site.

No landscaping. Or Subcontract to a landscaping company. Owner responsible for seeding the soil to prevent erosion.

Deposit Required for all septic installations! 70% to 100% of estimated invoice! Balance Due at the time of installation inspection/backfill!

**Manhole covers will be elevated, like a pitcher’s mound on a baseball field. Or 6″-12″ riser above ground.
Examples can be found on the gallery page.

Private locate is owner’s responsibility.

Septic System Repair vs. Replacement?

Compliance Inspection

Repairs are always less expensive than a replacement!

True Story! Owner went into his own existing septic tank, to reattach the outlet baffle! We pumped and cleaned it first! He suited up! WOW!!!
His first sale showing was the next morning. Some people would have failed the tank, needing a new one!
Hundreds VS Thousands!

If the Septic Tank is good and soil is good! I am more than willing to repair/update the Septic System vs fail it!

Some people who are inexperienced in the FIELD might fail a good repairable system!

Septic System Compliance: What’s in it for me?

Compliance Criteria

FYI! Having a Compliant Septic System at the time of Sale is the best way to be sure it will sell efficient and fast.

If owner wants a possible discount on their compliance invoice? They are required to provide contractor with existing/current septic system documentation. Email, paper copy.

Example 2 – Previous soil logs on 1 drain field. No more need to be done on that same drain field.

Non-Compliance has a discount. Non-Compliance, Septic Design, and Septic Installation package discount.

All Homes should have a “Home File” for every Home. Shoe box works great, utility room.

Helps owners, buyers, sellers, contractors, and their representatives!


Hohlen Biz, LLC

Family Business Since 1955!

Contact Keith at (320) 200-8994 or hohlenbizllc@gmail.com to get started today!