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Q: How do I increase the bacteria in my septic tank naturally?

• <div><p>Good news: You&rsquo;ll naturally <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/increase-bacteria-in-septic-tank-naturally.htm">increase the bacteria in your septic tank</a> simply by using it. If you want to encourage more good bacteria growth, stop using products and household cleaners that kill bacteria, such as bleach and harsh chemicals. Never flush antibiotics, and make sure only water and waste go down the tube&mdash;not paper products, feminine hygiene products, or diapers.</p></div>

Q: How can I add or replenish good bacteria in my septic tank?

• <div><p>Your septic tank naturally contains the good bacteria it needs, so you typically don't have to add more as the system produces them on its own. However, if you wish to replenish the bacteria, you can use natural methods. For example, you can add three rotten tomatoes to your garbage disposal or flush 1/4 ounce of active yeast down the toilet every three months. While store-bought septic enzymes and chemicals are available, many additives are unnecessary and may even harm your system. The most effective way to maintain a healthy bacterial balance is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill the beneficial bacteria in your tank.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to replace or install a new septic tank?

• <div><p>The average cost to replace a septic tank or install a new system is typically around $7,350, with a broader average range of $5,000 to $12,000. However, total project costs can vary widely, from $5,000 to as much as $22,500. Key factors influencing the price include the size and type of the septic system, the tank material, and the size of your house.</p><p>It's important to distinguish between the cost of the tank itself and the cost of the entire system installation, which is significantly more. For the tank alone, costs vary by size:</p><ul><li><p>A tank for a one-bedroom house typically costs $500 to $900.</p></li><li><p>A 1,000-gallon tank, suitable for most one- to three-bedroom homes, costs between $900 and $1,500.</p></li><li><p>A tank for a five- or six-bedroom home generally costs $1,200 to $1,600.</p></li></ul></div>

Q: How big should a drain field be for my home’s septic system?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s as much as 2.5 square feet per gallon of septic tank capacity. Most professionals determine the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-big-is-septic-tank.htm">right septic tank size</a> 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.</p></div>

Q: Is aerobic or anaerobic septic better?

• <div><p>Neither system is necessarily better or worse than the other, but one of the two might be better for your needs. For example, anaerobic systems are less expensive than aerobic ones and don&rsquo;t use power to run. On the other hand, aerobic septic systems don&rsquo;t take up as much space and are typically more efficient than their anaerobic counterparts.</p></div>

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Very careful and competent preparation and paving and completion and cleanup
Steele Paving
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We were very happy with the final results! The workmanship and attention to details was great! They are easy to deal with and will use them for future projects.
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Michael, the plumber they sent out was excellent, professional and friendly.
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I appreciate how clean they left my home when they were done. I also appreciate how organized they were.
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Great customer service. Great work. Cleaned everything up. Worked at it until it was done. Great experience. Iâ d happily use them again.
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Great - they did the job; only issue was didn’t reset sprinkler timer after, so lawn got dry for a few days.
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Michael and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with! We saved over $2000 from our other bids, and the quality of service/installation was top notch! We will defintely be using Stoneman for future projects and recommending him to our friends!
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Magic Electric, Plumbing, Heating + Air- Boise

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Serving Mccall, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

The Magic Team has been serving the Treasure Valley area for over a decade. Magic Electric & Plumbing is truly your one stop shop for all your home service needs. Providing our customers with residential and small commercial electrical & plumbing services. Take the stress out of your home service needs with hassle free scheduling, upfront pricing & clean & professional service. Our fast, friendly & certified technicians can handle all your home service needs efficiently. With fully stocked vans, we can complete most jobs the same day. We pride ourselves on being a five-star service company and go above and beyond to ensure every customer receives the highest level or service. Service so good, you?ll believe in MAGIC! We have 24 hour LIVE answering!

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Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Perfect Plumbing and Air

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Serving Mccall, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Emergency services offered

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"Rep opened up conversation with extremely high price, then tried to up sale me into spending 2000$ on a new water heater. Stated that he would fix my broken pipe for free. I told him I only though it was a fairly easy fix about 200$ repair job. He went in to the crawl space and came back out and stated good news say the pipe had never been connected. So he cleaned up and glued the pipe and charged me 160$ for 10 minutes of actual work. He did verify there were no leaks after repair"

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Response rate88%

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Serving Mccall, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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Barmaster, 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.\n

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Mccall, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan and the crew were awesome to work deal with and came out quickly to give us an estimate on our septic issue. They were instrumental in helping expedite the permit process, so we could have the job completed asap. They worked quickly and were very polite and thorough while replacing the septic & drainfield the very next day. Prices seemed very reasonable and we would recommend them to anyone! We so appreciated all their helpfulness."

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Serving Mccall, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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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 Mccall, ID 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."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Serving Mccall, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Good news: You’ll naturally increase the bacteria in your septic tank simply by using it. If you want to encourage more good bacteria growth, stop using products and household cleaners that kill bacteria, such as bleach and harsh chemicals. Never flush antibiotics, and make sure only water and waste go down the tube—not paper products, feminine hygiene products, or diapers.

Your septic tank naturally contains the good bacteria it needs, so you typically don't have to add more as the system produces them on its own. However, if you wish to replenish the bacteria, you can use natural methods. For example, you can add three rotten tomatoes to your garbage disposal or flush 1/4 ounce of active yeast down the toilet every three months. While store-bought septic enzymes and chemicals are available, many additives are unnecessary and may even harm your system. The most effective way to maintain a healthy bacterial balance is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill the beneficial bacteria in your tank.

The average cost to replace a septic tank or install a new system is typically around $7,350, with a broader average range of $5,000 to $12,000. However, total project costs can vary widely, from $5,000 to as much as $22,500. Key factors influencing the price include the size and type of the septic system, the tank material, and the size of your house.

It's important to distinguish between the cost of the tank itself and the cost of the entire system installation, which is significantly more. For the tank alone, costs vary by size:

A tank for a one-bedroom house typically costs $500 to $900.
A 1,000-gallon tank, suitable for most one- to three-bedroom homes, costs between $900 and $1,500.
A tank for a five- or six-bedroom home generally costs $1,200 to $1,600.

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.

Neither system is necessarily better or worse than the other, but one of the two might be better for your needs. For example, anaerobic systems are less expensive than aerobic ones and don’t use power to run. On the other hand, aerobic septic systems don’t take up as much space and are typically more efficient than their anaerobic counterparts.

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