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Herring Septic Service Facebook
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Serving Oglethorpe, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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Welcome to Herring Septic Service! If you are experiencing problems with your septic tank, you need professional help. Herring Septic Service, Inc. is an experienced septic system service provider, and our assistance has long been a valued and primary choice for the local community of Valdosta, Georgia. We established our company 10 years ago, and since then we have been improving our services and optimizing our efficiency. We are available twelve hours a day, every day, and our excellent septic tank service is designed to meet all of your requirements. Our staff is more than capable of handling any type of issue you may have.

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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Oglethorpe, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"Well. Only problem was delay in response time after claim was filed online. Water tank started leaking Thanksgiving morning and no reply until I called the Regional Manager."
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
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Serving Oglethorpe, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"Takes for ever to get a return a call. Also took a week to get someone out for repairs. They said they would reimburse me for septic repairs and it took over 3 months for that to happen."
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Expect to take at least a day to drill your own well by hand. For a 500-foot well, this could take even longer, depending on the makeup of the soil and the terrain you are drilling through. Other factors include your physical strength and overall fitness level and the weather conditions you’re working in.

While a traditional septic tank requires a leach field for wastewater disposal, it is possible to have a septic system without one. Some alternative systems, which are often used when there isn't enough space for a full-size leach field, include mound systems or sand filtration systems. In a conventional setup, the leach field is essential because it's where the wastewater goes after leaving the tank.

On average, septic systems last between 15 and 20 years. However, with proper care and routine septic maintenance, you may be able to extend your septic system’s life span to 30 years (or more). Some ways to keep your system in tip-top shape include scheduling a professional inspection every two to five years and reducing the flow of wastewater into your system.

Adding a thin layer of dirt over a septic drain field is fine, especially if soil erosion has occurred. However, adding too much dirt can compact the soil, reducing the drain field’s ability to absorb and filter wastewater properly. Avoid using heavy clay soil, as it can prevent proper drainage. Instead, use a light layer of topsoil and plant grass to help with soil stability.

Septic tank lids may or may not be buried in a yard. Most lids are buried at least 4 inches deep unless you have an aerobic septic system. Aerobic septic systems need frequent cleanings, about every four months, so it’s best to leave these lids aboveground for easier access. For buried lids, homeowners can use risers that make it easier to locate and access a buried septic tank lid.

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