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Professional Septic System Services

Local Certified Septic System Inspector Near MeThere 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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Septic System Leak Detection

There are many subtle signs that your septic system may not be performing optimally, and that it might be in need of repair – for example, you may notice toilets flushing a bit more slowly than normal, toilets running continuously, or a faint odor inside your bathroom or around your home. More acute symptoms include standing water in your yard, multiple slow draining sinks or tubs or the smell of sewage in and around your home. Custom Septic Inc. specializes in septic system leak detection, so that you do not have to find out the hard way that a potential septic problem has gone from subtle to disastrous. If you notice even very mild or subtle signs, it may be time to contact a professional for assistance.

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101 On Septic Tank Additives

101 On Septic Tank AdditivesA 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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Tackling Post-Holiday Septic Woes

Tackling Post-Holiday Septic WoesAs the holiday season festivities come to an end, you may find yourself dealing with unexpected septic issues. The increased usage of bathrooms, showers, and kitchen facilities during gatherings can put a strain on your septic system. At Custom Septic, we understand the urgency of addressing post-holiday septic challenges, and we’re here to provide reliable solutions for a stress-free start to the new year. If you believe you may have a septic system issue, call for an inspection.

Recognizing the Signs of Septic Trouble

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Septic System Care in the Winter Months

Septic System Care in the Winter MonthsThe winter months can mean cold weather and snow and ice on the ground for what seems like many months. Have you ever wondered what this extended period of cold weather might mean for your septic system? After all, it needs to be able to function optimally for all twelve months of the year. Now is a great time to think about ways to protect your septic system this winter. Here are things that you can do right now to make sure that your septic system will make it through the winter months. Having your septic system cleaned and pumped on a regular basis every few years can help it run better in the winter months.

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