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Lack of Septic Pumping leads to Septic System Failure

This septic emergency was because of lack of maintenance. This client was under the impression that you never need to pump the septic system, unless it’s giving you trouble.  He adds septic tank...

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Groundwater intrusion by heavy rains and high groundwater solved

  This homeowner did not want to divert water by digging rain drains and ditches. Super nice yard, didn’t want dug up. One option is to trench the water to off of the tanks and direct water downhill....

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Service Call Fee for Septic Bids

Here’s another story for the “I cannot make this stuff up file.”   Let’s talk fees for a second. Our “Service Call Fee” is $125.00. That fee get’s our truck on site and starts working for emergencies....

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Tree Roots in Septic Tank Removal

Hello there septic system owners.  This blog post is about trees and what they do to your septic system.  But in this case it’s just the septic tank that stopped working.  They can do all sorts of...

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Washing Paint brushes into Septic Tank

Paint brushes cleaned and washed down drain goes to septic tank. We can’t pump this tank and discharge it without finding a new place to take it.  This post will probably apply more to real estate...

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Don’t pour concrete over septic tank

Client is selling his home.  He’s not having any problems, but he needs a real estate inspection so he can complete his transaction to the new buyers.  The client thought he had done everything right....

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Septic Tank Decommission

Most people think that all septic contractors are the same. That our only difference is the price. And this cannot be further from the truth. Competitor who is much cheaper decommissioned this septic...

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Grease down drains on Septic

Just a friendly reminder to never put grease down your drains. Especially if you’re on septic. Believe me, there’s not enough water in your hot water heater to melt this grease. Not that you would...

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Septic tank not serviced clogs drainfield

Septic tank was not serviced. Please remember, septic tanks are nothing more than solid-separting devices. If they are not serviced or cleaned when needed, they will lose the ability to separate the...

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Homeowner attempt own septic repair. Ends up discharging sewage onto...

**Warning** Those with weak constitutions should not watch this video. I am pretty sure one can smell it through their smart phones or monitors. 🙂Homeowner has their septic system backup. Toilets...

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