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John H. Bensavage, LLC
4.9(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John Bensavage did an excellent job of repairing my septic system which included replacing the septic tank. To gain access to the tank they had to have five trees removed. John coordinated the tree removal subcontractor as well as removing and replacing the septic tank. He also repaired the broken waste pipe leading to the septic tank. Throughout the whole process every phase of the job was performed on in a timely manner and every delivery of material arrived on site exactly when needed. John's crew was excellent as well, performing each phase efficiently and smoothly while while exercising great care to avoid damaging the adjacent structure. I enjoyed watching how smoothly they worked together. When the job was finished, they expertly restored the surrounding landscape to a condition better than it was before. John kept every promised date and time and accomplished the job exactly when he said he would. I highly recommend John H. Bensavage LLC to anyone in need of septic system repair. And John was the lowest bidder."
Poly Septic tank replacement
Poly septic tank replacement
Response time8 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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H L Bowman
4.7(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced a tank water heater, the door was too narrow so first pitched removing framing with no guarantee that it’d be replaced correctly. I suggested using a smaller sized unit based on a quote from another plumber which is the route we went. They also covered the overage for the additional cost of the smaller sized unit which was nice but if I wasn’t aware of the option I’m not sure what I would have done. They also only sent one person initially so I helped bring the old unit down and the new one up in between trying to work. Also the breaker to the hot water heater was never flipped back so I’m waiting to see how the unit performs now."
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Rooterman Hartford LLC
4.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Rooter-Man of Hartford, CT is a local plumbing, sewer, and drain cleaning company with over 35 years of service. We provide dependable services at reasonable rates, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

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112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Hazelwood Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hazelwood Excavating, Inc., is a family owned company based out of Wallingford, CT. The company was founded in 1950 and has been passed down through generation after generation. We take extreme pride in the 3 P's fundamental to any good business which are Punctuality, Professionalism, and Precision.

New Septic Tank
Leaching
New Leaching
Response time2 days
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O'Hala Sanitation & Environmental
4.7(
17
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan was on time and was very professional and informative on the day of our septic inspection and pumping for our new house we are purchasing. Would highly recommend Oâ  Hala Sanitation for all of your septic needs."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Finkeldey Septic - Facebook
4.9(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!\n

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

You can put yogurt in your septic tank, but it will not increase the bacteria in your septic tank. In other words, it won't harm your tank, but it won't get rid of a septic smell or boost the performance of your septic system. While yogurt contains helpful bacteria, you would need to buy an extraordinary amount of yogurt to make any difference. Adding yogurt is not a helpful or cost-effective strategy.

Yes, it is possible to pump a septic tank too frequently. The ideal pumping schedule varies based on the tank's capacity, household size, and water usage. Pumping the septic tank more often than recommended can cause the beneficial bacteria to leach into the drain field, leading to an imbalance and a build-up of solid waste.

Age is certainly a factor in well pump failure. The older your pump, the more likely it is to fail. 

Beyond age, other factors can cause your well pump to fail, too. Things like poor water quality can cause sediment buildup in your pump. Without proper cleaning, your pump can seize up and fail. Having a dry well for too long can also cause your pump to fail, as it keeps working even though there's no water for it to pull. 

Ensuring you have adequate space for your engineered septic system is crucial. You’ll need to reserve approximately 900 square feet for a three-bedroom home’s system. However, the type of soil you have, soil absorption rate, the size of your home, climate, and local zoning code will impact the actual amount of space you need.

Most home wells start at 100 feet, and many go as deep as 200 or 300 feet

It takes quite a lot of water to meet the demands of showers, toilets, faucets, and appliances like dishwashers and laundry machines, and shallow wells struggle to provide this amount quickly. If you anticipate having high water usage in the future, it’s often better to drill slightly deeper and give yourself a bit more water storage than you need.

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