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Flushaway Septic Tank Cleaning Inc
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Serving Putnam, 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 Putnam, 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 Putnam, 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

When your septic system is failing, you’ll probably smell it. Common signs of a septic system failure include sewage odors in the home or around the yard, flooding in the yard above the septic tank or in the leach field, and wastewater or even raw sewage backing up into your home’s drains.

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.

Septic tanks and cesspits are both types of sewage and wastewater systems, but they differ in key ways. The main difference between the two systems is that septic tanks separate sewage from wastewater and allow the latter to flow into a drainage field to filter and disperse into the soil. Cesspits don’t have outlets and instead, store sewage until it needs to be pumped by a professional.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

A septic tank riser features a base ring that you need to install flush to the opening of the septic tank. After thoroughly cleaning the opening of the tank, fit the base ring over the opening and use a butyl sealant rope to create an airtight seal with the tank’s rim. Cut the riser rings to the appropriate height and stack them on the base ring. Then, install the riser lid. This task might be taken on by an experienced DIYer, but you should always call a septic tank professional if you are unsure of your skills.

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