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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

Expect to take at least a day to drill your own well by hand. For a 500-foot well, this could take even longer, depending on the makeup of the soil and the terrain you are drilling through. Other factors include your physical strength and overall fitness level and the weather conditions you’re working in.

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.

Many contractors offer warranties for parts and labor. Confirm terms before hiring.

Start by finding the septic tank, marked by an access lid near your home. From there, the drain field extends outward in a series of trenches. Look for greener, lusher grass, as drain fields promote plant growth due to moisture and fertilizer. You can also check property records, use a soil probe to detect damp soil, or hire a septic professional with ground-penetrating radar equipment to map the drain field’s location.

Bladder and diaphragm well pressure tanks are usually pre-charged at the factory. Even so, it’s important to check the air pressure in the tank using a tire pressure gauge on the relief valve. The instruction manual usually calls for 28 psi. Use a hand pump to add more air or release some air from the tank to reach the desired number. Check the pressure periodically to see if you need to add more air to the tank.

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