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AD3 PLUMBING
5.0(
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Septic System - RepairSeptic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Adrian and his crews are very punctual, polite, and also very professional. They were able to accommodate my schedule and specific requests for the removal/installation of my water heater. I will definitely recommend Adrian’s services to my friends."
Water Heater Install
Water Heater Install
Replace Toilet Flange
Replace Toilet Flange
Replace Toilet Flange

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VeriTech Plumbing
5.0(
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Septic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Top Rated Commercial Plumbing Services in Orange County, CA are essential for keeping businesses running smoothly, and our team delivers unmatched reliability and precision. At VeriTech Plumbing, we provide advanced diagnostics, efficient repairs, and long-lasting solutions tailored to commercial properties of all sizes, ensuring performance, safety, and consistent operational flow.\n

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+2

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Leo was very helpful and quick to respond. We’re happy with how our 2 bathrooms turned out. Project was completed within the time promised. Our only complaint is that the workers did not clean up very well. But overall, we’re satisfied and we’ll use them again."
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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by15%of homeowners
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Peninsula Septic Service Inc
New to Angi
Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Septic tank pumping
Septic system replacement
Septic system replacement
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Acosta & Sons Sewer Contractors
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

Sewer lateral
Lateral
Wye
Lateral
Wye

+6

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
RSF Construction Inc.
1.0(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

The Drain Dude
4.7(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I did not get estimates from other plumbers in the area, so I don't know where my cost fit in a range from others to judge by. I paid $3280.00 for cesspool draining and hydro-jetting the pipe. Otherwise, I liked the service which was prompt, and the plumber courteous."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Although cesspits may be necessary depending on your main sewage system access or nearby soil quality, they carry a few drawbacks. Cesspools require regular emptying and have relatively high maintenance and pumping costs. Certain areas also disallow the use of cesspools and may require you to cover the cost of existing cesspools to be converted into septic tanks.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

With so much available information about the ecological effects of cesspools (and their general unpleasantness), it begs the question: Are cesspools legal? In short, sort of. Large-capacity cesspools that serve more than 20 people are completely illegal countrywide. Existing, smaller cesspools are generally allowed as long as they’re not actively polluting. However, new cesspools are illegal to build in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and many states offer programs to help homeowners with the costs of updating cesspools to modern septic systems.

The best bacteria to add to a septic tank is anaerobic bacteria, which doesn't use oxygen to break down solid waste. Because there is less oxygen in a septic tank, anaerobic bacteria can decompose sludge in a sealed environment. On the other hand, aerobic bacteria need oxygen and are prevalent in the leach or drain field of a septic system.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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