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Diamond Plumbing & Heating, LLC
3.7(
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Serving Ledyard, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Emile and his team were really good to work with and did a very good job with the challenging task of removing our old oil tank."
4 High Efficiency Combi Install
Sewer main replacement
Surrey Ln
Clay sewer main replacement
Clay sewer main replacement

+13

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Flushaway Septic Tank Cleaning, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Ledyard, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill and Skye cleaned out my septic tank. Excellent customer service, very professional, timely and very knowledgeable. Totally recommend Flushaway"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Drain Blasters
5.0(
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Serving Ledyard, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

"Showed up quickly performed the work they said they would do for the price. everything was straightforward and simple and they left us with a color video of the inside of my septic system which was super cool and well worth the $950 for the peace of mind of knowing what’s in the ground. ❤️❤️❤️"
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Flushaway Septic Tank Cleaning Inc
5.0(
3
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Serving Ledyard, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The septic tank had not been cleaned for over 10 years. Bill, from Flushaway Septic came within an hour and a half of my phone call. He explained what had to be done after opening up the septic tank and did the job promptly and neatly leaving the area perfectly clean. He charged $275 for a total pump out with lots of solid waste. He explained how to keep the tank clean and suggested a cleaning every 3 years. I highly recommend him to anyone needing this service."
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

A properly installed and maintained septic drain field (also known as a leach field) can last up to 50 years, though the average is around 20 years. However, factors like poor soil conditions, heavy usage, or improper maintenance can significantly shorten its lifespan to 15-20 years.

To extend the life of your drain field:

  • Schedule Regular Inspections: Have the entire septic system, including the drain field, inspected every two to five years to catch problems early.

  • Protect the Area: Avoid driving heavy vehicles or placing heavy structures over the drain field. Plant only grass or other lightweight vegetation with shallow roots over the area.

  • Maintain the Septic Tank: Proper care of the septic tank, including regular pumping and avoiding harmful chemicals, prevents strain on the drain field.

Be aware of signs of failure, such as strange odors, standing water, or unusually lush grass over the field, which indicate your system may need professional attention.

The best way to keep a septic tank clean is to hire a local septic tank cleaner to inspect and pump the septic tank every three to five years. Be sure to only flush human waste and toilet paper down the toilet, and don’t pour grease, oil, fats, coffee grounds, or food scraps into your drains.

Septic tanks naturally have bacteria that break down some of the solid waste in the septic tank. However, sludge buildup is just part of owning a septic system. While liquid wastewater can be filtered and treated through the system, a septic tank company has to pump the septic tank out at least every few years.

Although cesspits may be necessary depending on your main sewage system access or nearby soil quality, they carry a few drawbacks. Cesspools require regular emptying and have relatively high maintenance and pumping costs. Certain areas also disallow the use of cesspools and may require you to cover the cost of existing cesspools to be converted into septic tanks.

A septic tank with a 1,500-gallon capacity is good for larger homes with up to 6 or 7 bedrooms. The average home can go with a smaller tank, about 1,000 gallons, which supports a home size of up to 2,500 square feet, or a home with about three bedrooms.

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