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Fender Construction, Inc.
4.3(
10
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Serving Sonora, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time6 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Sonora, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Takes for ever to get a return a call. Also took a week to get someone out for repairs. They said they would reimburse me for septic repairs and it took over 3 months for that to happen."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Iron Valley Plumbing
5.0(
3
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Serving Sonora, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

At Iron Valley Plumbing, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair to meet your plumbing needs. With over 15 years of industry experience.We specialize in commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
OTTO B PLUMBING
5.0(
2
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Serving Sonora, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Foothill Plumbing Company-Unlicensed Contractor
5.0(
1
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Serving Sonora, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are 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. I started as a plumbers apprentice in 2000. Eventually worked for a company for 17 years, became vice president and in 2020 decided to start my own business. My company is incorporated and I am in the process of obtaining C36 license. At the end of the day I am someone you can trust and will perform quality work with pride. Thank you for considering The Foothill Plumbing Company. FAIR and HONEST

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
E.A. Plumbing - Unlicensed Contractor
4.0(
1
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Serving Sonora, 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
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Soulier Sanitation
New to Angi

Serving Sonora, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your septic and excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Soulier Sanitation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
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Foothill Excavation
3.3(
3
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Serving Sonora, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n\n

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

While abandoning a tank without treating it and following strict rules is illegal, there are several other ways to dispose of an old septic tank. One standard method is to pump out and crush the tank where it rests and bury it in the soil. Another is to remove it and transport it to a landfill. Finally, if abandonment is the best option, your contractor must pump out the tank and fill it with inert material, such as sand or concrete, depending on local regulations.

A gurgling toilet usually doesn’t mean that your septic tank is full. If waste can’t drain into a full septic tank, you’ll see water and sewage backing up into your fixtures, but the air that causes gurgling is a result of poor venting. You are more likely to have a clog in your vent stack or a damaged air admittance valve.

With so much available information about the ecological effects of cesspools (and their general unpleasantness), it begs the question: Are cesspools legal? In short, sort of. Large-capacity cesspools that serve more than 20 people are completely illegal countrywide. Existing, smaller cesspools are generally allowed as long as they’re not actively polluting. However, new cesspools are illegal to build in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and many states offer programs to help homeowners with the costs of updating cesspools to modern septic systems.

Buying a well drilling kit will save you money over hiring a professional. That said, digging a well is risky. If you make an error, you may have to get help fixing it. Also, the DIY costs are still pretty hefty when considering everything needed to complete the project successfully. You’ll need to account for the permit, pump, water tank, and more. If you don’t feel comfortable taking the necessary precautions to tackle this on your own, go with a pro.

If your septic tank is still within its expected lifespan and you need to relocate it on your property, it's possible to do so. However, because the task is so labor-intensive and costly, most homeowners simply choose to abandon the old tank if possible and install a new system in the new location. In either case, hiring a professional installation company will be necessary for the job. 

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