Maintaining And Repairing Septic Systems

Maintaining And Repairing Septic Systems

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Maintaining And Repairing Septic Systems

Hey there, I'm Frannie VanDiers. While growing up at my grandparent's house, we had to pay close attention to waste flushed down the toilet. When the septic system was not working as expected, we had to place all of the toilet paper in a bin, instead of flushing it down the pipes. Furthermore, we were never allowed to flush anything but bodily waste down the toilet. Doing otherwise would cause a clog that was costly and time consuming to remove. Furthermore, when the septic system was clogged, we were instantly displaced and had to stay elsewhere for the time being. I want to explore septic maintenance and repair processes to help people keep their system running right. My site will explore the benefits of staying on septic instead of hooking to the sewer.

 

What To Do If You Think That You Have A Collapsed Septic Line

17 October 2017
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If you suspect that a portion of your septic line has collapsed or broken apart, you need to take immediate action. If you don't, you could experience septic waste backing up into your home and all over your floors. It could also result in your yard becoming a swap land made from raw sewage. You do not want to go through either of those scenarios so it is best to make sure that you are making use of the following advice:

Figure Out Where The Problem Is

When you do not take the right steps to find out the exact location of the septic line problem, you could end up having to dig up a lot of dirt to expose all of the line. This is very expensive and time-consuming. Since you want your septic line issue resolved as soon as possible, it is best to hire a contractor that specializes in plumbing repairs or a septic repair company. They can send a miniature camera through your septic line until they find the problem area. Then, with high-tech tools, they can locate the position of the camera that is underground. This allows them to mark the area in your yard where the digging needs to happen.

Call Your Utility Companies

If you have underground utility lines, it is your job as the homeowner to call the utility companies before any digging takes place. The utility companies will come to your property, free of charge, and mark the location of their lines. This way, you will know if there are any within the vicinity where the digging will take place for the septic line. If there is a nearby line, you can ask how deep it is below the surface, as this will help everyone know when to expect to come across it while they are digging.

Start Digging

You do have the option to dig up the yard on your own with a backhoe or a few friends with shovels. However, if there are additional underground utility lines or you are not able to get the work done quickly, it might be best to allow a professional to handle this part. This way, they will not dig any more or less than what is needed in order to repair the damaged section of pipe. They will also be able to dig quickly without causing any damage to your property or underground utilities.

The sooner you take action, the sooner you will be able to use your sinks, showers, and toilets in the house without having to worry. Check out a website like http://www.blountsspeedyrooter.com for more information and assistance.