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Norm's Pumping & Septic Service
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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was looking for a company to pump out our septic tank, and was not finding anyone that could do it that day. I looked up this company on HomeAdvisor, but didn't select them because they would have to travel across town and into the country to get to us. I figured they would not want to do that or it would be too expensive. They called me and said they were willing to come and the price was not much more than I typically pay. The person was professional and very nice to deal with. i would recommend this company to others."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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402Plumbing Services
4.9(
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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We received excellent service. They were available the same day. They actually stopped by Menards and picked up the water heater. Installed it and hauled away the old one. Reasonable prices too."
Water Heaters Project
Kitchen Remodel
Copper Water lines replace
Wasn't done here, but you can see what the job consists of.
Replacement W/O Water heater $950
Or Labor cost $450

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician emptied the freezer, which was in the basement, to work on the part that needed repair. Then he neglected to put anything back into the freezer, including a turkey I had bought for Christmas and a rack of ribs. Two days after he left, I went out of town for two weeks. The turkey actually exploded and spewed its liquid all over everything, which had to be discarded. I let AHS know and they couldn't even bother to call me or follow up on this. I'm considering not renewing my contract with them because of the quality (or lack thereof) of many of the providers they send."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
JP Boring
5.0(
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Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Midwest Pumping and Pit Cleaning
New to Angi

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer?s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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McIntosh Plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

McIntosh Plumbing is your local, full-service plumber serving Omaha and Council Bluffs. We're locally owned, and our owners are involved every day—because your reputation matters when you live in the community you serve.\nOur team handles it all: drain cleaning, leak detection, water heaters, sewer lines, and commercial plumbing. When you've got an emergency, we'll get there fast and take care of it right.\nWhat makes us different? We give you honest answers and fair pricing. We explain your options, never push unnecessary work, and take pride in doing the job right the first time. We treat your home the way we'd treat our own.\nWith a 4.9-star rating, our neighbors trust us—and we work hard to keep it that way.\nGive us a call. We're here to help.

Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

You can check your own septic tank, but take precautions. Locate the access lid, usually buried a few inches underground, and remove it carefully. Look for the sludge and scum levels, and if they’re high, that means pumping may be necessary. Check for odors, slow drains, or pooling water around the drain field, which could indicate issues. Never enter the tank, as toxic gases can be fatal. All of that being said, a professional inspection is safer and more thorough.

We’ve explained how deep-rooted plants can damage a septic tank from the outside, but plenty of things can ruin it from the inside, too. For example, flushing bulky items (like paper towels, diapers, and wipes) can clog your septic tank. Cooking oil, grease, and household chemicals can also harm your system. And since a new septic system costs between $3,460 and $11,450, it’s worth following these guidelines.

Ideally, you should conduct a mechanical inspection and a bacterial or well water inspection yearly. While you might be able to push it off to every other year, it’s best to have peace of mind, especially when it comes to something that you use so frequently. 

If you experience repeated gastrointestinal illness in the household, it's important to test the well water more regularly for quality and cleanliness to check for bacteria.

Many variables, such as home size, type of engineered system, the material used, soil conditions, and water usage, dictate how long your system will last. On average, most homeowners find that their system lasts 15 to 20 years, though it’s not unheard of for them to last up to 40 years with annual and preventative septic maintenance.

The main difference between a mound septic system and a conventional one is that the drain field in a mound system is built up into a mound composed of sand and gravel to increase the filtration time the wastewater sees before it is returned to the aquifer. There’s also a significant cost difference, with mound systems typically costing far more than standard septic systems.

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