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Keep Your Pipes Flowing: Septic Services and Repair
When it comes to maintaining the health and efficiency of your property, Starr Excavation and Septic, in the San Juan Islands, offers extensive septic services. Our services include inspections, repairs, jetting, camera services, upgrades, and sewage pump-outs catering to residential and commercial properties.
Watch out for the Warning Signs: Common Septic Issues
Awareness is the first step towards effective septic maintenance. Here are some common issues that property owners should keep an eye on:
- Driving Hazards: Driving on your septic tank or drain field can cause significant damage.
- Water Overload: Excessive water in your septic system or a wet drain field could indicate a problem.
- Plant Invasion: Shrubs, blackberries, or trees growing near your septic tank or drain field can infiltrate and damage the system.
- Plumbing Issues: Gurgling pipes, odors, and slow drains can point to septic issues.
- Pump Alarms: Turning off the switch for a septic pump alarm could potentially turn off the septic pump.
- Tank Accessibility: If your tank isn't easily accessible, you may need risers and lids. Digging 4 feet down to reach the septic tank isn't recommended anymore.
Helpful Septic Information: Beyond the Basics
Understanding your septic system is crucial for effective maintenance. Here are some valuable insights:
- Pumping Frequency: Pumping your septic tank isn't about a set number of years. The need for pumping is determined by the measure of solids and liquids, or scum and sludge, during an inspection. The state's equation can guide us on when to pump your tank.
Chemicals and medications can also affect your system. However, we believe in a balanced approach: live your life, and we'll pump your tank when needed!
Orcas Island Septic Services
Starr Excavation and Septic provides comprehensive septic services to Orcas Island as well! Visit our Orcas Island website page for more.
Starr Excavation and Septic, we're committed to ensuring your septic system's health and longevity. Call 360-378-5045 to schedule your septic service and repair.