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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Jun 24, 2022 | Septic Maintenance, Septic System Contractor
The holidays often put added strain on septic systems. From extra cooking to extra guests, there are a variety of issues that can cause septic tank overload, drains backing up, or clogged pipes. Following are a few tips that Custom Septic suggests to help prepare your septic system for the holiday season.
The recommended duration between septic tank pumping depends on the tank’s size, the number of occupants in the home, and the size of the house. A general recommendation is to pump once
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Jun 17, 2022 | Septic Inspection
One of the leading forms of advice from many is to make sure a septic system inspection is performed prior to the sale of a home that has onsite wastewater treatment. Though not required by law, many realtors and experienced property owners will highly suggest you do so. Custom Septic offers affordable septic system inspections for Independence and the surrounding Minnesota cities. Our septic inspections offer insight into how long the septic system may last, any red flags, the quality of past maintenance, ensure it is safely working and most of all
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Jun 10, 2022 | Septic Maintenance, Septic System Contractor
When your septic system is working like it should, you may barely even think about it daily. It is wonderful when things around your home are working as they should. However, routine maintenance is a key part of keeping things working as they should on a regular basis and preventing major problems from occurring. Regular septic system maintenance is no different. The team at Custom Septic can complete
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by Custom Septic Inc. | Jun 3, 2022 | Septic Compliance Inspections, Septic Inspection
There are several reasons that your property may need a septic system inspection. Two of the most common reasons an inspection is required is because a property is being sold, or a construction project is beginning, and a permit is needed. In both of these cases, you are required by the local government to complete an inspection of your septic system by a State Certified Septic System Inspector. If you are purchasing a home with a septic system, it is always wise to get an inspection before you close on your new home. Without this inspection, you can be on the hook for major repairs should there…
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by Custom Septic Inc. | May 27, 2022 | Septic Inspection, Septic Installation, Septic Maintenance, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Repair, Septic System Replacement
There are some home improvement jobs that can easily be completed by a homeowner or someone who is handy, and there are other jobs that should be left to a professional. Septic system problems are serious, potentially messy, and unsanitary and should be handled by a professional septic system repair company with experience, tools and protective gear necessary to do the job right. Custom Septic Inc. is a licensed and experienced septic system company located in Big Lake, Minnesota. We service clients in a fifty-mile radius and have more than two decades of experience in this business.
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by Custom Septic Inc. | May 20, 2022 | FAQs, Septic Installation, Septic System Contractor
Your septic system is a critical part of your home. There are many important advantages of a septic system. It can save you money over time, it is better for the environment, it is low maintenance, and it will last for many years. In fact, you can expect most septic systems to last between 20 and 30 years. If you live on a property with a septic system, you may wonder how you will know when it is time for your septic system to be replaced. Custom Septic Inc. can help you make that determination before your current system gives you major problems.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | May 13, 2022 | Septic Malfunction, Septic System Contractor
No one wants to deal with a problem with their septic system. We all know what this means – sewage and the smell of sewage on your property. Custom Septic specializes in helping Minnesota property owners with all types of septic system problems. There are many causes for septic system issues and the experienced professionals at Custom Septic can assess your septic system quickly and determine exactly what needs to be repaired. We offer the following tips for knowing that you have a potential problem with your septic system:
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | May 6, 2022 | Septic Malfunction, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Repair
Home repairs are never fun and seem to happen at the most inopportune times. A leak in your roof, a garage door that stops working, an interior plumbing issue – these can all feel like emergencies when you wake up to a problem. However, a septic system problem can be a whole different level of home emergency. If you need repairs to your septic system, you need to know who to call and fast. Every minute could make a difference and limit the damage to your home or property. Custom Septic Inc. specializes in emergency septic system repairs for clients in the Minnesota area. If you discover a septic system problem, reach out right away for assistance.
Professional septic system repair is critical when you are dealing with a septic system problem.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Apr 29, 2022 | Septic Maintenance
A septic tank’s purpose is to keep solids and grease from entering/clogging your drain field. Because there are some objects that cannot be broken down by the bacteria in your tank, they settle at the bottom. For proper septic system maintenance, it is recommended that you pump your tank every three to five years. In lieu of doing regular pumping however, people have turned to septic tank additives – products that break down inorganic materials. People flock to these products when there is a drain blockage. While there is much debate on whether these are beneficial or harmful to your septic tank, you need to know what they are and what their functions are. There are a few different types of septic tank additives that you can buy at your local hardware store
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Apr 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Spring is upon us, meaning longer days and warmer weather. As these changes bring you out of your home and into the sun, it’s not just the yard that needs post-winter maintenance, the wastewater treatment system also needs some basic care to ensure optimal performance.
Nearly 620,000 Minnesota homeowners use a septic system to collect, treat, and dispose of wastewater from their homes. That’s treating nearly 45 billion gallons of wastewater each year! The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency works with septic professionals and homeowners to ensure septic systems work properly. Good septic maintenance helps protect our surface and ground water from sewage contamination.
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