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Avatar for Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
80
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Templeton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was our first experience using Wighton’s and it won’t be the last. Aaron was very professional and very nice to work with. Our air conditioner stopped working and he was able to fix it and did some maintenance work on the unit also. He also pointed out that we needed to replace the air filter which services our hvac system, which we were grateful that he did because we had never had it changed out with a new one and it was long overdue. We signed up for their maintenance program so that our ac/heating will be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. We are very happy with his work and highly recommend Wighton’s!"
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Red's Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Templeton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"“Red’s Plumbing is our go-to company. As a property management business, we only use Red’s. They are fast, professional, and consistently deliver excellent work. Highly recommend!”"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Champ's Handy Worx License Not Yet Provided
4.9(
16
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Templeton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Jimmie to disconnect and remove an old porcelain sink and install a stainless steel sink and reconnect the fixtures. He finished this job in 4 hours and it was a job well done. He charged about 1/4 of what I was quoted by one of the large plumbing companies in the area, and that not exaggerating. I would highly recommend Jimmie at Champs Handy Worx."
Kitchen Remodel
Custom Kitchen Remodel
custom tile tub/shower
Custom Kitchen Remodel
Pic of old kitchen.

+5

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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PAYTON'S PLUMBING
5.0(
6
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Templeton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler installed a complete septic system for our new home construction project. This included a 2000 gallon concrete tank with a distribution box and 165â of leach field. The installation was completed ahead of schedule and the site was finish graded very nicely upon completion. The system design engineer and the city building inspector both signed off with positive comments on the quality of work. We used Tyler to trench and install our water connection as well. We intend to use his services in the future also. We highly recommend him."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Slo Septic Pumping
5.0(
1
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - RepairSeptic System - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Templeton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I called on a Saturday morning when no other company was answering calls. They picked up and said they would be here Monday morning. They were very professional yet also let me watch and learn how to take care of my tank. I also had a clogged line and they "jetted" it and I was instantly up and running. I learned so much, I don't think I will ever need emergency service again. I will call them back in 3 or 4 years so I won't stress my system and incur more problems!"
Septic service
Septic service
Septic service
Septic service
Septic service

+2

Response time2 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Rooter
4.5(
11
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Templeton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a 5day job Eric Zavala was my technician Mr Zavala was very respectful, very professional and very aware of safety Covid Protocol. I would definitely highly recommend Elite Rooter as well as Eric Zavala Thank you so much Eric and Elite Plumbing."
Drain Unclogging
Drain Unclogging
Drain Unclogging
Drain Unclogging
Drain Unclogging

+22

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Santos Plumbing
5.0(
3
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Templeton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nate and his brother Daniel replaced old pipes and installed new. Two full bathroom remodels with laundry and setup and a kitchen set up ! I would hire them again and defiantly recommending these men !"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The ideal depth of a septic drain field is 18 to 36 inches below the surface. The trenches must be deep enough to allow proper wastewater distribution and filtration while remaining shallow enough for oxygen to reach the soil, promoting bacterial activity that helps break down contaminants. In areas with high groundwater or poor drainage, shallower systems like mound drain fields may be required.

Yes! Toilet paper can be flushed if you use a septic tank. While unique toilet papers designed to be used with septic tanks are available, many people have no problem flushing regular toilet paper with a septic tank, so long as you don’t flush too much toilet paper all at once. Do not flush any type of baby wipes or bathroom wipes, even if they say “flushable.”

Mound systems can fail if foreign objects are flushed into the septic tank, the septic tank is backed up with solid waste (sludge), if wastewater floods or seeps from the mound, or if any part of the system is clogged. To prevent this, only flush toilet paper and your normal “business” down toilets, and get a septic inspection at least yearly.

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.

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.

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