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PEREZPLUMBING
5.0(
15
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jesus was very professional in explaining and showing me what was going on with my drains. Out of the bids I got to replace my house drain we was the most responsible and very knowledgeable. 20k for three bathrooms under crawl space"
Septic tank pump out
Septic tank pump out
Kitchen sink install
Kitchen sink install
Kitchen sink install

+7

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Bowen Plumbing
4.4(
8
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a leak in a pipe in the radiant heating pipes in the slab under my house. James was able to isolate the leak and re plumb my system without cutting a hole in the slab. He and his crew did some great creative plumbing that took care of the leak and separated the unused radiant system from my household plumbing and they even installed a new tankless heater in a single days work.. I recommend James and Bowen Plumbing without reservation. They are the Best!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Sanitary Solutions Corp
5.0(
3
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They are family owned and operated. Jorge was very friendly and professional, and did everything to help. They even moved the tops of the tanks that must have been over a hundred pounds to a different location and installed Risers. We had to find where the septic tanks were, and what type of tanks, and what was needed to bring the tanks up to code. So we can sell the property. We would recommend them to anyone."
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C T Allmon Development Co.
4.1(
32
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Serving Occidental, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John Salada was courteous and clean. Plumbing you can trust. He not only pumped by septic tank but also did necessary plumping. Give him a try! I highly recommend him and will be using him myself in the future. Rose Bruce, Cotati, CA"
Main line replacement
Trenchless Sewer Pull
Finished
rock
back filling

+2

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

There are three layers of wastewater in a septic tank: scum (solid waste that floats to the top of the wastewater), liquid (the relatively clean liquid wastewater in between the two other layers), and sludge (solid waste that falls to the bottom of the wastewater). The buildup of sludge is one of the main reasons septic tanks need to be pumped. If the tank is more than 1/3 of the way full with a combination of sludge and scum, it’s time to call a pro for pumping.

While mound septic systems can provide cost-effective wastewater treatment in many instances, they do come at a significant initial installation cost and require a lot of space on your property for the mound and its replacement field. The installation cost is so high because this is a project that requires an exceptional level of skills and expertise to execute properly.

Several signs can indicate a faulty well pump pressure switch. These include your pump running continuously, the pump not turning on at all, or a sudden and complete loss of water. Other symptoms are weak water pressure or an erratic, unpredictable water flow from your fixtures. If you notice these issues, the pressure switch may be the cause. Testing the switch can help diagnose the problem. A faulty switch will likely need to be repaired or replaced. If the issue is more complex, it's best to consult a professional well technician to ensure your water supply is restored correctly.

Normally, when your well pump turns on or off, you’ll hear a small click. This isn’t anything to worry about, but it can be a problem if it’s clicking continuously. This can indicate that the well pump is short cycling—the pump continuously turns on and off.

This can wear out the motor and provide uneven water flow. If this happens, you may need to get it looked at by a well pump professional to see if you need to repair the switch or pump.

A household of four can easily fill a 1,000-gallon septic tank within a week. It may be 10 to 14 days for smaller households. But the reason why you don't need weekly pumping is because the tank's contents eventually reach the overflow pipe. They flow down this pipe to the absorption area whenever water is used in your home. The tank keeps working at this full level until it's pumped again.

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