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Frank Farms and Excavating
5.0(
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Septic System - RepairSeptic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I just wanted to say thank you for the great job you did replacing my septic system. It’s clear you take a lot of pride in your work. You handled everything from start to finish with professionalism and care, and the end result looks fantastic. It’s not easy finding someone who’s dependable, hardworking, and honest — but you checked every box. I really appreciated how you kept me informed throughout the process and made sure everything was done right. I’d highly recommend Frank Farms and Excavating to anyone who needs septic or excavation work. You did excellent work, and it shows."
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New Septic Installation

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sedenka Excavating and Habitat
4.9(
9
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Sedenka Excavating and Habitat is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Karr Septic Services
5.0(
1
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

Karr Septic Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Ely, 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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+2

Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Hawkeye Home Works, LLC
5.0(
2
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Hawkeye Homeworks & Septic is family owned and operated. With over 30 years experience offering a variety of services for the greater Cedar Rapids area. \nSpecializing in septic service and maintenance, transfer inspections, installation and repair. \nHawkeye Homeworks also offer's quality light commercial and residential home improvement work. No job is too big or too small for us.

Patio Preparation
Rock Delivery
Unloading Rock
Small Landscape
Small Landscape

+21

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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.

A household of four can easily fill a 1,000-gallon septic tank within a week. It may be 10 to 14 days for smaller households. But the reason why you don't need weekly pumping is because the tank's contents eventually reach the overflow pipe. They flow down this pipe to the absorption area whenever water is used in your home. The tank keeps working at this full level until it's pumped again.

A septic tank riser should extend to just above the ground level or slightly above it. The exact height can vary depending on local regulations and personal preferences, but a common guideline is to have the riser's top flush with or no more than a few inches above the surrounding ground. This height allows for easy access to the septic tank without creating a tripping hazard or obstructing mowing and landscaping activities. It's essential to ensure that the riser lid is easily visible and accessible for regular maintenance and inspection while being mindful of safety and aesthetics.

The dimensions of a 500-gallon concrete septic tank can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but the tank is large enough to handle the wastewater of a small home with up to one bedroom. Keep in mind that some states have a minimum septic tank size, and this often starts at 750 gallons. A 500-gallon septic tank may be too small to meet local regulations.

If your well pump is running continuously (meaning without turning off or stopping), it's a sign that your well pump is starting to break down. The length of time your well pump should cycle is dependent on many factors, like the tank size, pressure setting, and even the amount of water in your well. Generally, your well pump should cycle, or go from running to not running every few minutes.

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