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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 tank and hooked up this house to city sewer. Reason for this was the client wanted to build an addition over his… Continue reading Septic Tank Decommission

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. Made sure that there was an opening for when his tank needed pumped. Unfortunately he didn’t put in enough access… Continue reading Don’t pour concrete over septic tank

Septic tank under deck access hatch

All to often we see a septic tank in the back yard. And the homeowner would like to add a deck. A large deck that extends over the septic tank. That does create a huge problem for the septic contractor. We need access. Not just a few boards removed. If we can only remove a… Continue reading Septic tank under deck access hatch

Septic system under house

Today, I get to climb under a house. The entire septic system is under that house. The area for me to work is in the crawl space. system is failed. Sewage is backing up, in the dirt, and is about 1/2 inch thick. I have to hand-over-hand it down there and clean it up. Repair… Continue reading Septic system under house

Competitor pumped this tank many times? Picture says a thousand words.

Here is a picture of a house, clean out pipe, and a small garden shed. This homeowner used our competitor to pump this tank for over 15 years. It was pumped out 4 times. He has receipts for it. Now the homeowner wants to sell the house and needs me to certify the septic system.… Continue reading Competitor pumped this tank many times? Picture says a thousand words.

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