Quote Originally Posted by tybeeware
I figured it would cost more than just buying one.
I suspected you might come that conclusion. Since you have a high water table, be sure you put in a "drywell" at the deepest point. My contractor simply ran a 8" corrugated pipe down and capped it with a standard skimmer cover, screwed shut. This allows you to inspect or pump out water if the need ever arises.