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Red Rocket Plumbing
5.0(
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Septic System - RepairSeptic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Barstow, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Red Rocket Plumbing has been dedicated to this craft for over 5 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Thompson Family Plumbing and Drain
5.0(
6
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business+3 more

Serving Barstow, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Thompson Family Plumbing and Drain, is a family-owned and operated business that takes pride in honest, dependable service. We believe in doing the job right the first time, treating every customer with fairness, respect, and integrity. Our hands-on experience and knowledge of the trade allow us to provide quality workmanship you can trust. As a family business, we look out for our customers’ best interests and make their concerns our top priority, because when you invite us into your home, you become part of the Thompson family.

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DropStars Plumbing
5.0(
13
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Septic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Barstow, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

DropStars Plumbing is a full service plumbing and rooter company located in Glendale, CA. Founded in 2009 by Edi Sarkisyan, a third generation master plumber with over 11 years of experience in the industry, we have been committed to excellence in every aspect of our trade. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your convenience and protection.\n\nWe offer a wide range of plumbing services in the Los Angeles area, but specialize in hydrojetting, trenchless pipes bursting, and drain cleaning. We have both residential jetting vans as well as larger jetting trucks to ensure tackle both commercial and residential drain cleaning projects.

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
AAA Septic Pumping
5.0(
1
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Barstow, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,689
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Barstow, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"I just pay $75 you never know who's going to come out. They do everything electrical. Just about everything is covered except the septic tank. I had an air conditioner replaced. It went great, all I had to do was pay for the freon. He didn't charge e more than what was needed."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Abel's Plumbing & Septic Service
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Barstow, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Abel's Plumbing & Septic Service is able to fix it right the first time. We are your one stop plumbing shop. With over 10 years in experience, in commercial and residential plumbing, serving the high desert. We have fair pricing, and will work with you, to make sure you are satisfied.

Guilherme Engineering
5.0(
2
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Septic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Barstow, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Guilherme Engineering we pride ourselves on being the best Engineering company in the Hesperia area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!\n

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

They can if they’re not installed correctly or if the caps or covers were dislodged by a lawn mower or other yard equipment. This is why it pays to hire a reputable septic tank company that’s experienced in septic tank installation and maintenance. You should also check caps and covers often to see that they’re in place and take measures to tighten or secure them, provided it is safe to do so.

The septic installation company must follow several steps to put in a new septic system and leach field. The installer will study your property and determine the best place for the tank and leach field. The site should be away from existing structures, be free of trees, and have proper drainage and grading. Preparing the site for the tank and leach field will require significant excavation work.

While you can drain water softener backwash into a septic tank, doing so may cause several problems. One problem is that increased sodium chloride levels from water softener backwash can kill septic tank bacteria, decreasing the effectiveness of this wastewater treatment system. Another issue is that large calcium deposits can eventually stop up the drain field and lead to poor drainage. 

Your septic tank naturally contains the good bacteria it needs, so you typically don't have to add more as the system produces them on its own. However, if you wish to replenish the bacteria, you can use natural methods. For example, you can add three rotten tomatoes to your garbage disposal or flush 1/4 ounce of active yeast down the toilet every three months. While store-bought septic enzymes and chemicals are available, many additives are unnecessary and may even harm your system. The most effective way to maintain a healthy bacterial balance is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill the beneficial bacteria in your tank.

While abandoning a tank without treating it and following strict rules is illegal, there are several other ways to dispose of an old septic tank. One standard method is to pump out and crush the tank where it rests and bury it in the soil. Another is to remove it and transport it to a landfill. Finally, if abandonment is the best option, your contractor must pump out the tank and fill it with inert material, such as sand or concrete, depending on local regulations.

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