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Zeschke Septic Cleaning, Inc.
5.0(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Colfax, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cary spent a lot of his time on the phone and in person explaining possible causes for my septic issue and also gave me suggestions to resolve it. This allowed me to do my own labor after purchasing the necessary replacement pump from him. They were very busy at the time, but he was always available and extremely helpful."
Residential septic
Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Plumbing Help & Co.
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Colfax, IL and surrounding areas

Hi, I’m a skilled and reliable plumbing professional serving the Chicagoland area. I specialize in residential and light commercial work, including repairs, installations, and troubleshooting everyday plumbing issues.\n\nI take pride in doing the job right the first time, showing up on time, and communicating clearly so there are no surprises. Whether it’s a small fix or a bigger project, my goal is to provide quality work, fair pricing, and service you can trust.\n\nI look forward to helping you keep your plumbing running smoothly.

Septic Tanks FAQs, answered by experts

Perc rates vary dramatically, and a good perc rate could be anything from 5 minutes per inch of drainage to 60 minutes per inch. The lower the number, the faster your system will drain and the more effective it will be. A 60-minute-per-inch drain rate is the highest number considered to be good, or even allowable, draining.

Baking soda does very little to nothing for a septic tank, but it can help unclog a drain or clean out a garbage disposal. Rotten tomatoes and yeast are the best ways to increase the bacteria in your septic tank naturally. You can add these to your system once every three months.

DIY is not recommended due to safety and technical requirements. Hire professionals for accurate diagnosis and repair.

If you aren’t sure if you have a septic tank or a cesspit, you can check your property records or inspect your drainage system. A septic tank has an outlet pipe that allows liquid to drain into a soakaway or drain field, while a cesspit is a sealed tank that requires frequent emptying. If you notice a manhole cover and no nearby drainage field, it’s likely a cesspit. Signs like slow drainage or a frequent need for pumping can also provide clues. A professional inspection is the easiest way to confirm if your home runs on a septic tank or cesspit.

A septic tank lid is often 1 foot underground, but it could be just 4 inches from the surface or 4 feet deep. For septic tank lids that are closer to the surface, you’ll have an easier time locating them just by looking for signs in the yard or using a metal probe. But for septic tanks that are buried deeper underground, you’ll need to hire a pro with specialized equipment to track down the lid without risk of damaging utility lines.

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