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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

A septic tank riser features a base ring that you need to install flush to the opening of the septic tank. After thoroughly cleaning the opening of the tank, fit the base ring over the opening and use a butyl sealant rope to create an airtight seal with the tank’s rim. Cut the riser rings to the appropriate height and stack them on the base ring. Then, install the riser lid. This task might be taken on by an experienced DIYer, but you should always call a septic tank professional if you are unsure of your skills.

Septic tanks and cesspits are both types of sewage and wastewater systems, but they differ in key ways. The main difference between the two systems is that septic tanks separate sewage from wastewater and allow the latter to flow into a drainage field to filter and disperse into the soil. Cesspits don’t have outlets and instead, store sewage until it needs to be pumped by a professional.

The main difference between a mound septic system and a conventional one is that the drain field in a mound system is built up into a mound composed of sand and gravel to increase the filtration time the wastewater sees before it is returned to the aquifer. There’s also a significant cost difference, with mound systems typically costing far more than standard septic systems.

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. 

You can add three rotten tomatoes or 1/4 ounce of yeast to your septic tank to speed up the decomposition of sludge. You can add the tomatoes by way of your garbage disposal and the yeast by way of your toilet. You can do either of these additives once every three months as needed.

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