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Summer Care For Your Septic System

Summer Care For Your Septic SystemDuring the summer months, the last thing folks think about is septic care. However, an increase in activity during this time of year could be putting a strain on your septic tank system. Additional laundry, houseguests, and the rainy season are typical activities during the summer. Without proper septic care, you could be faced with non-flushing toilets, sewage backups or a stinking, saturated backyard. The following tips can help you avoid septic tank problems and reduce or eliminate costly service calls and repairs.

One reason a septic system could fail is lack of regular maintenance. Although opinions vary when you should have your septic pumped, it is commonly agreed by professional plumbers that you should have your tank pumped and inspected every three years

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Preventing A Frozen Septic System

Preventing A Frozen Septic SystemAnyone who deals with harsh winters and has a septic tank should know that when temperatures dip, conditions can lead to a frozen septic tank. According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the frost line can be up to 100 inches deep in northern Minnesota. Depending on the depth of septic pipes and depth of frost, your septic pipes, tank, or soil treatment system can freeze. Although most septic systems are buried deep enough underground to avoid freezing, there are elements of a septic system that can freeze.

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Things To Know If Your New Home Has A Septic System

Things To Know If Your New Home Has A Septic SystemIf you own a new home that has a septic system, you will soon learn (if you have not already) that owning a home with a septic system can take some getting used to. Instead of pushing waste and water away from your home and to a city treatment plan, your septic system treats wastewater on your property. As a result, if your home has a septic system, you want to pay close attention to any warning signs that there may be a problem with your system. Custom Septic, Inc., is known for our excellent work in septic system design, installation, and maintenance and can help you with any concern you may have about your septic system. If you have any questions or concerns reguarding your septic tank

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Avoiding Costly Septic System Repairs

Avoiding Costly Septic System RepairsYour septic system is not something that you want to have to spend lots of money replacing or repairing. We can all admit that throwing money into repairing or replacing your septic system is not a home improvement project that excites us. The good news is that our team at Custom Septic can help our clients avoid the costly septic system repairs. Through proper septic system maintenance, the costly repairs can be avoided.

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Prevent Septic System Problems

prevent-septic-system-problemsWhen you buy a home, you may have the option of selecting paint color, landscaping, appliances and other things that are visible to you each and every day. But there are many aspects of a home that you do not see. One of those is your septic system. You may not even think about your septic system at all when you purchase your home. In fact, when a septic system is noticed, it is usually accompanied by an unmistakable odor. Septic systems that are installed and/or maintained by Custom Septic, Inc., generally go unnoticed, and that is a good thing. That is because we are experts in the field of septic system installation, maintenance, design, and repair. Our reputation is built on doing good work, providing excellent customer service and competitive pricing.

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When to Contact Your Septic Company

When to Contact your Septic CompanyAll too often, home and business owners call their septic company in an emergency. Calling for an immediate repair while you are in a frenzy is never good for the nerves. At Custom Septic, we are here for all of your emergency septic system needs. We recognize that when things are going wrong, you need someone there fast to get the job done. However, we want to do more for our clients than be a phone call away. Many septic issues that end in an emergency are all preluded by several warning signs that your septic system needs to be serviced. At Custom Septic, we want to give you common reasons and signs that your septic system could be on the fritz. Being more aware of these signs can help save you stress, time and money, prevent those ghastly emergencies and increase the life of your current septic system.

Ooh, that Smell! No, we aren’t talking about Lynyrd Skynyrd here! We are talking about all of the strong and smelly odors that your septic system can give as a warning sign that something is going wrong. As your olfactory nerve takes to an investigation, let us know exactly where you smell it. Is it in your toilet? Could it be outside near that septic tank? Is your garbage disposal stinking up your kitchen?

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