The alternative to Terralift is the installation of a new leach field, which is expensive and time-consuming. Since heavy equipment is used, work cannot be done until the area above the septic system is dry. Then the area has to be dug up, a new system installed and the soil and landscaping replaced, an operation that takes a number of days and costs many thousands of dollars. Terralift, on the other hand, is light enough to be driven onto the beach field and used immediately.Even if the system is overflowing and covered with water, it takes just one day. You will be able to use your plumbing almost as soon as the operation is complete and it will not disturb your lawn. Terralift can save you thousands of dollars.