Septic Tank Risers Save You Time and Money
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Installing a septic tank riser gives technicians easy access during emergencies and maintenance.
What’s the easiest way to save money when you need to have your septic tank pumped? Provide easy access to your tank so you don’t incur digging charges! A septic tank riser can do just this. With a quick installation time, septic tank risers are an easy way to ensure your septic system is easily accessible for pumping, inspections or repairs.
What is a septic tank riser?
A septic tank riser is a wide pipe that runs vertically from the septic tank pumping access to ground level. A septic tank riser allows for easy access when pumping or diagnosing problems. Many septic tank risers are made from plastic or concrete. A lid for the septic tank riser will often be made of the same material.
Manufacturers construct risers and their lids from durable materials that are able to hold up in harsh weather and environmental conditions, just like a septic tank. Most risers and their lids are green so they blend with your landscaping but are still easy to find. With this easy addition to your septic system, you can save time by avoiding you or your septic maintenance provider having to search and dig for the septic tank access.
Installing a septic tank riser
If you have an older septic system you may notice there is no riser or lid. Many older systems did not include a septic tank riser when installed. Installation of a new septic tank riser is very quick and easy. Though there is a one-time cost for the installation and materials, risers pay for themselves with the savings they provide during routine maintenance, pumping and inspections.
Risers come in 6- to 24-inch-tall segments, so they can adjust to fit the depth of soil to your septic tank. Most risers are 12- to 24-inches in diameter so there is enough room for a septic pump truck's hose.
Installing a septic tank riser, which a local professional can do quickly, ensures you have easy access to your tank during an emergency or for routine maintenance. (Photo courtesy of Speedy Septic)
Installing septic tank risers isn’t a DIY job
While you can buy all of the materials online to self-install, there are many safety risks of a DIY installation. Opening a septic tank access can release noxious gases and potentially knock someone unconscious. Additionally, waterproofing and making sure the risers are secured together can be tricky without training.
We recommend finding a reputable local septic service and installation company on Angie’s List for a quote on a riser installation. Your local septic service provider and septic system installation company can help you get a riser in quickly at a fair price without danger to you or your system.
The bottom line on septic system risers
Septic tank risers can save you time and money. With a one-time installation and materials cost, they can pay for themselves through use when you need an inspection or repair. They can also provide peace of mind when you are having an emergency or backup with your system by providing quick access for the septic system professional to pump out your tank.
Are you considering installing a new riser on your septic system? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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