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ALF Plumbing
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

ALF PLUMBING is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n

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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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M C M Plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

MCM Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
LG Services
New to Angi

Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Are you looking for a quality company ? If so, look no further. I have many years in this industry and can provide you with excellent customer service as superior work. Your satisfaction is very important to me. I will listen to your needs and then formulate a plan around those needs to make sure that they are met. I will also provide you with excellent prices. Please feel free to give me a call for more information. I look forward to speaking with you!

Response time1 day
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ALF Plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Really appreciated the fast and great response when I called Alf Plumbing ! Rolando was able to find the problem of the water leak. Explained what he was going to repair and was quick! I'd highly recommend them and would use them again anytime."
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Response time3 hrs
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician emptied the freezer, which was in the basement, to work on the part that needed repair. Then he neglected to put anything back into the freezer, including a turkey I had bought for Christmas and a rack of ribs. Two days after he left, I went out of town for two weeks. The turkey actually exploded and spewed its liquid all over everything, which had to be discarded. I let AHS know and they couldn't even bother to call me or follow up on this. I'm considering not renewing my contract with them because of the quality (or lack thereof) of many of the providers they send."
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Platinum Dirt Worx, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!\n

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
E.A. Plumbing - Unlicensed Contractor
4.0(
1
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

At E.A. Plumbing, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in clogged drain repairs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and we take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. Call us today for all of your drain clearing projects!

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dambacher Construction Inc
5.0(
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Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The best times of year to pump or empty a septic tank are spring and fall. Many professionals recommend spring because the ground has thawed, making the tank easier to access, and any snowmelt or rainfall can aid in proper drainage. Pumping before summer is also ideal to avoid conflicts with vacations or outdoor gatherings.

Fall is another great option, as contractors may be less busy than in the spring. Servicing the tank in late fall or early spring can also reduce the risk of overflow from extra precipitation during winter and spring.

While summer is a possibility, winter is generally not recommended. The ground is often frozen, which can make it difficult to access the tank, and the waste inside may also be frozen.

Your drain field or leach field should be 1 to 3 feet under the ground. It will be a little shallower than the septic tank, although it can be the same depth or slightly deeper. The proper depth of the septic tank is up to 4 feet. It’s possible that your local regulatory agency requires a certain depth for your drain field.

Certain foods are easier on your septic tank than others. Septic-safe foods include yogurt, fruit, cooked veggies, and bread because these items all break down relatively easily and can pass through your system safely. Rotten tomatoes, specifically, are actually good for your septic tank because they can increase the amount of good bacteria in the system. 

Beyond the type of well pump, there are a few other factors to consider when selecting a well pump. Keep in mind the depth of your well, your average water usage, and the PSI of your water-consuming appliances to determine the appropriate motor horsepower and size of your well pump.

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.

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