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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Dan was awesome! Not only was his estimate reasonable, it was almost $3000.00 lower than the highest bid that we got. He communicated with us before, during and after the installation. He was on time, was careful around existing planters and pathways. This job was not an easy one. The old septic was 60 years old and tucked right up against the house. It required a 26' trench that had to be dug by hand as no piece of equipment would fit. At the end of the job, he moved two tree stumps for us and regraded the dirt road, just because the tractor was already here. Service above and beyond! We would highly recommend him!"
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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DrainMasters
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had to have sewer drain pipes under my slab foundation replaced. I got quotes from two vendors and chose Drain Masters as they understood the effort needed and provided reasonable options using newer techniques to cut down the cost. Felix was the lead for my project and did a great job. He was very communicative and managed his team and the project well. There was a follow on fix needed which they identified when doing a final check. I would not have ever noticed it but they did and took care of it quickly. I highly recommend."
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Response time3 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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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 Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mike was our representative. Mike was our representative and everything he said there was to be done. They did absolutely wonderful and Mike was a really really good guy and thank you for that. I am very pleased and what they did and all the cleanup was done absolutely great thank you so much for the workmanship and all the people that you have working for you what they did for me was very professional very nice thank you again."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by18%of homeowners
Martin's Rooter & Plumbing
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My elderly mother had a blocked drain line, and she hired a different rooter service to fix it. The contractor said her septic tank needed to be pumped out - after pumping, he said the septic tank was cracked needed to be replaced at a cost of $38,000!! He then proceeded to dig up the back yard. As soon as I learned about this, I fired the contractor and contacted Martin - he came to the house in a couple of hours and inspected the tank and system. There was nothing wrong with the tank - he repaired some broken lines, replaced a line, got the tank back on line and backfilled the yard for $2500. Very nice to work with a pro and I would definitely recommend him."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Cen Cal Plumbing and Rooter, LLC
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Montecito, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Austin helped us with all of our plumbing for our new home build. He was very knowledgeable about new plumbing systems as well as connecting to the existing septic system and water lines. Very professional, always on time and responded to all of our needs and requests ASAP. Doesnâ t hesitate to tell you what wonâ t work but offered suggestions and ideas that met our needs. HIGHLY recommend"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to pump a septic tank too frequently. The ideal pumping schedule varies based on the tank's capacity, household size, and water usage. Pumping the septic tank more often than recommended can cause the beneficial bacteria to leach into the drain field, leading to an imbalance and a build-up of solid waste.

A septic perc test is done by drilling a hole into the ground, filling the hole with water, and testing to see how long it drains. While simple, the test itself provides a great deal of information about your yard. The last thing you want to do is skip a perc test only to discover your yard doesn’t drain sewage effectively.

A septic tank with a 1,500-gallon capacity is good for larger homes with up to 6 or 7 bedrooms. The average home can go with a smaller tank, about 1,000 gallons, which supports a home size of up to 2,500 square feet, or a home with about three bedrooms.

The efficacy of a drain field depends on a wide variety of factors, though a well-maintained one can last as long as 40 or 50 years. Of the different types of septic tanks on the market, concrete and plastic tanks tend to last the longest—upwards of 40 years if they’re pumped regularly—while steel tanks have a tendency to rust over time and may need to be replaced after 15 or 20 years.

The bacteria already present in your septic system should be enough to break down solids in a properly maintained septic tank. However, if you’re in a DIY mood, you can try adding (well-mashed) rotten tomatoes to help the good bacteria fulfill their duty. Just make sure you give them a couple hours to work after flushing them down.

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