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Flushaway Septic Tank Cleaning Inc
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Serving Plainfield, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was having a 4 of July Party. I called Flush Away! He called right back and it was a small job. William Chupp dug the hole in my back yard and pumped and?snaked the pipe. And he ?filled up the hole. He left everything nice and clean."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stone Building Systems, LLC
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair

Serving Plainfield, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Paul is extremely knowledgeable about excavation work and more specifically septic systems. I have used Paul on several projects from small tank, repairs to large engineered systems, and each time he delivers a perfect project, within our timeframe and at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend Paul and his team."
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Response time6 hrs
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Septicology, LLC
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Serving Plainfield, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We have been using Septicology for our clients' septic system inspections and certifications for about one year now. Daniel presents a professional demeanor and his detailed reports include complete documentation of testing results including photos of all conditions he is seeing. We are very pleased with Daniel's great services and pricing and will continue using Septicology, LLC."
Response time2 days
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

All municipalities in the U.S. require a permit for septic tank installation or septic system alteration, and the permit will usually cost between $450 and $2,500. Some municipalities also require permits for septic system repair. You’ll either need to contact your local building department or your septic tank company to ask if this is necessary before carrying out the work. Permits are not typically required to have your septic tank pumped, so provided your septic company is licensed, you can move forward with the work as needed.

Perc rates vary dramatically, and a good perc rate could be anything from 5 minutes per inch of drainage to 60 minutes per inch. The lower the number, the faster your system will drain and the more effective it will be. A 60-minute-per-inch drain rate is the highest number considered to be good, or even allowable, draining.

Baking soda does very little to nothing for a septic tank, but it can help unclog a drain or clean out a garbage disposal. Rotten tomatoes and yeast are the best ways to increase the bacteria in your septic tank naturally. You can add these to your system once every three months.

It only takes a few days for a septic tank to fill with water after a pro has pumped it. This is completely normal, and the water is a vital part of your septic system’s wastewater treatment process. The water that fills your tank days after pumping is not the same as the tank being filled with waste. You shouldn’t have to pump your septic system more than once every three to five years unless you have a tank that’s too small for your home’s water output or there’s a problem with your leach field. 

The size of your septic tank plays a role in determining the proper size of the drain or leach field. As a general rule, you should have 1 square foot of drain field size per gallon of septic tank capacity. However, you could install a leach field that’s as much as 2.5 square feet per gallon of septic tank capacity. Most professionals determine the right septic tank size and drain field size by the number of bedrooms in the house. A three-bedroom house needs a minimum 1,000-gallon septic tank, for example.

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