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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Dec 16, 2022 | Septic Do's and Don'ts, Septic Maintenance, Septic System Info
Septic systems are not unlike standard plumbing systems and are therefore prone to freezing during the winter months. The design of septic systems means that the wastewater stays on the property and as such, you don’t only have to worry about supply lines freezing, but the drain lines freezing. Because digging underground during the frozen weather is more labor intensive, the septic professionals at Custom Septic offer some advice for being proactive this season.
Drain field protection: Your drain field is located out in your yard, and to prevent it from freezing
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by Custom Septic Inc. | Jul 23, 2022 | Septic Installation, Septic System Designs, Septic System Info
If you are building a new home that cannot be connected to the municipal water system, you will need to have a septic system installed. Custom Septic, Inc., is qualified to design and install custom systems to meet the needs of your home and the property on which it is built. It is common for people who have decided to build their own homes to assume that septic systems are one size fits all. In fact, they are not. Most septic systems are made up of the same components, such as the tank, pumps, and the piping that connect the system outside of the house to the plumbing inside the house. However, it is important to understand that no two septic systems are the same. However, it is important to understand that no two septic systems are the same…
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Mar 21, 2022 | Septic System Designs, Septic System Info
As Minnesota deals with the winter, many may already have their eyes set on the warmer days of Spring and Summer. What would be better than an early morning cup of coffee out on the patio? Or sitting around a fire on the patio in the evening?… that patio that you’ve been wanting to build but just haven’t gotten done yet. Consider the location of both your septic tank and drain fields before planning out the exact dimensions of that new patio or deck.
Minnesota Residential Building Code requires that building permits be obtained before the construction of any porch. Part of the permit’s approval will depend on the survey/detailed site plan
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | May 28, 2021 | Septic Inspection, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Info
Custom Septic is not only a source for excellence in the world of septic system installation, septic system repairs, septic system design, and septic system inspection, but also can provide you with peace of mind. Owning a home or a business means that your property is tied in with various municipal authorities. If your home or business has a septic system, it is governed by policies and laws that require you to ensure that your septic system is in compliance. It is common for a homeowner to discover that his or her septic system has failed in some way, and that he or she is therefore responsible for not only getting the problem fixed, but also for making sure that the repairs are in compliance
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by Custom Septic Inc. | Apr 7, 2021 | Septic Malfunction, Septic System Info, Septic System Repair
At Custom Septic, we are proud to be licensed septic system professionals that can handle your every need. It’s never fun to deal with your septic system, however, our professionals at Custom Septic make it as easy and worry free as possible for you. If you are having septic system problems, let our expert professionals take a look. If you are having septic system issues, these can all be clues as to what’s actually going wrong. Signs like slow flushing, continuous running water, backed up toilets and even foul odors inside your home can all be signs that something is going on with your septic system.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Mar 31, 2021 | Septic Malfunction, Septic System Info, Septic System Leak Detection
With over 500,000 homes in Minnesota using septic systems, it’s important for property owners to understand and know the warning signs of septic system failures. The life expectancy of a septic system can vary greatly. Life expectancy is dependent upon a variety of factors. The range is so different that it spans anywhere from 15 to 40 years. The better you take care of your system, the longer it will last. At Custom Septic, we are a full-service septic company that covers all of your septic needs. Today, we want to focus on you being able to recognize when a problem
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