PRECISION SEPTIC. PERFECT GRADE.
R&R Plumbing is equipped with the most advanced iDig excavation technology in the region — giving us grade control accurate to a tenth of a degree, all from inside the cab. Your septic system is installed right the first time, every time.
THE iDIG SYSTEM — MOST ADVANCED EXCAVATION IN THE REGION
Most excavation contractors still rely on a person standing in a trench with a laser level and a grade rod — checking slope manually, calling corrections up to the operator, then re-digging when it's off. That's slow, imprecise, and adds cost. R&R runs iDig — a real-time, sensor-driven grade control system mounted directly on the excavator. The operator sees live depth and slope data on a display inside the cab. We dig to the exact grade required, confirm it digitally, and move on. No second person. No re-digging. No failed inspections.
Perfect Slope Every Time
The iDig system measures bucket angle and boom position in real time, calculating the exact slope of your trench as we dig. We set the target grade — say 1/8" per foot — and the system confirms we hit it before we ever move to the next section. No re-digging. No failed inspections.
Never Leave the Cab
Traditional excavation requires a grade checker standing in the trench with a laser level — a second person, extra time, and a safety risk. With iDig, the operator sees live depth and slope data on a cab-mounted display. One person. One machine. Zero guesswork.
Maintain Grade Control
Septic systems live or die by proper grade. Too flat and solids don't flow. Too steep and liquid races ahead leaving solids behind. iDig keeps us locked on the design grade from the first bucket to the last — consistent across the entire run, even on sloped terrain.
Real-Time Sensor Data
The iDig sensors update 10 times per second — boom angle, stick angle, bucket angle, and machine tilt all feed into the display simultaneously. We see the full picture in real time, not after the fact. Corrections happen in seconds, not after you've dug 20 feet in the wrong direction.
Slope to the Degree
iDig reads slope to the hundredth of a degree. When your county inspector requires a specific fall per 100 feet, we can dial it in precisely — and we have the data to prove it. No estimating, no eyeballing, no hoping the laser was set right.
Faster Installs, Lower Cost
Eliminating the manual grade-check cycle — dig, stop, check, adjust, re-dig — cuts installation time dramatically. Faster installs mean lower labor cost for you. Most competitors still use the old way. We don't.
HOW iDIG WORKS ON A SEPTIC INSTALL
Design Grade Input
We enter the required slope (e.g. 1/8" per foot) into the iDig display before the first bucket hits the ground.
Sensor-Guided Digging
As the boom moves, sensors on the stick, bucket, and frame feed real-time angle data to the cab display — updating 10× per second.
Live Depth & Slope Readout
The operator sees current depth, current slope, and deviation from target — all on one screen, without leaving the seat.
First-Pass Accuracy
We hit the design grade on the first pass. The inspector sees a perfectly sloped trench. No re-digging. No delays.
WHY iDIG BEATS THE OLD WAY
Most excavation contractors in SW Missouri still use manual grade checking. Here's what that means for you.
| Feature | R&R with iDig | Typical Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Grade accuracy | ±0.1° via iDig sensors | Eyeball + laser level (±1–2°) |
| Grade checker needed | No — operator sees it all in-cab | Yes — second person in trench |
| Re-dig rate | Near zero — first pass is correct | Common — especially on slopes |
| Slope verification | Digital record, real-time | Manual notes, post-dig |
| Sloped terrain accuracy | Machine-tilt compensated | Errors compound on hills |
| Install speed | 30–40% faster than manual method | Baseline |
| Inspector documentation | Digital grade data available | Visual inspection only |
FULL-SERVICE SEPTIC SYSTEMS
From new installs to emergency repairs — we handle every aspect of your septic system with the precision your property deserves.
New System Installation
Full septic system design and installation — tank, distribution box, leach field — all dug to perfect grade with iDig.
System Repair & Rehab
Failed drain fields, cracked tanks, collapsed lines. We diagnose with camera and fix it right.
Inspections & Pumping
Pre-sale inspections, routine pumping, and condition reports. Know what you have before problems start.
Drain Field Restoration
Aeration, bio-treatment, and drain field rejuvenation before full replacement is needed.
Mound Systems
When soil conditions require elevation — we build mound systems with the same precision grade control.
Commercial Systems
Larger-volume systems for businesses, farms, and multi-unit properties. Engineered and installed to spec.
BACKFLOW TESTING & PREVENTION
Backflow prevention protects your drinking water from contamination. We're certified testers and installers — residential, commercial, and irrigation systems.
Backflow Testing & Certification
Annual testing required by most municipalities. We're certified testers — we test, document, and file the report.
Backflow Preventer Installation
New construction, irrigation systems, commercial properties. Proper sizing and installation to code.
Backflow Preventer Repair
Failed check valves, worn seats, leaking assemblies. We repair or replace on the spot.
Cross-Connection Surveys
Identify potential contamination points in your water system before the inspector does.
ANNUAL TESTING REQUIRED
Most municipalities require annual backflow preventer testing for commercial properties, irrigation systems, and certain residential connections. Failing to test can result in fines or water service interruption. We test, certify, and file the report — you stay compliant.
SERVING SW MISSOURI
El Dorado Springs · Nevada · Lamar · Bolivar · Stockton · Greenfield · Cedar, Vernon, Polk, Dade, Bates & Greene Counties
READY FOR A SEPTIC INSTALL DONE RIGHT?
Call us or schedule online. We'll assess your site, design the system, and install it to perfect grade — the first time.