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Septic Masters of CT
4.8(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steve is very knowledgeable and efficient on the installation of a new septic with pump. He cares about how he leaves the landscape when he is done and greatly improved how things were before. Not to mention the best price we received."
Septic installations
Septic installations
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+97

Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Luis Septic Services, LLC
4.9(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Luis Septic Service agreed to replace our septic ejection pump and tank alarm with the pump and alarm switch I had purchased. As we tested together we agreed that the Alarm switch or circuitry was the reason the alarm had triggered and not because the tank had overflowed. I elected to replace the pump as the old one was 7 yrs old. We worked together and completed the project successfully ... $500"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
John H. Bensavage, LLC
4.9(
98
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Total professionals from beginning to end. We had to have our septic tank replaced quickly because we sold our house. They did an awesome job and I would highly recommend them."
Poly Septic tank replacement
Poly septic tank replacement
Response time8 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Phil's Landscaping, LLC
3.6(
26
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Sandy Hook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was on time, friendly, and honest. We had a plumber tell us that the pipe was broken at the septic tank so Phil and Mike came out to dig it up and replace it. When he dug it up he found that the pipe was not broken and was totally honest about it and gave us options and help that solved our issue we were having. I would totally use him again for any work I need done in the future."
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+61

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The best times of year to empty or pump a septic tank are spring and fall. Many professionals recommend spring because the ground has thawed, making the tank easier to access and the waste less likely to be frozen. Pumping before summer also helps avoid conflicts with vacations or outdoor gatherings. Fall is another great option, as contractors may be less busy, and servicing the tank can reduce the risk of overflow from winter and spring precipitation. While summer is also a suitable time, winter is generally not recommended due to frozen ground.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

The septic installation company must follow several steps to put in a new septic system and leach field. The installer will study your property and determine the best place for the tank and leach field. The site should be away from existing structures, be free of trees, and have proper drainage and grading. Preparing the site for the tank and leach field will require significant excavation work.

Saving money on property taxes and having direct control over your waste system are both pros when buying a house with a septic tank. However, it’s easier on the house and the yard if a home can be hooked up to a municipal system, which is why septic tanks are best for homes where that isn’t an option. Expensive repairs, potential odor issues, and regular maintenance are all cons of septic systems. 

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