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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Cullom, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"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."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Cullom, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"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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Talmadge Septic
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Cullom, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Talmadge Septic has been serving Ransom and the surrounding area for over 5 years. Owner Francis Talmadge has over 50 years of experience in the septic cleaning business and is here to take care of your septic cleaning or pumping needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job with satisfaction guaranteed. Call today to get your septic job done.

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Plumbing Help & Co.
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Cullom, 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.

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

You can put yogurt in your septic tank, but it will not increase the bacteria in your septic tank. In other words, it won't harm your tank, but it won't get rid of a septic smell or boost the performance of your septic system. While yogurt contains helpful bacteria, you would need to buy an extraordinary amount of yogurt to make any difference. Adding yogurt is not a helpful or cost-effective strategy.

Your drain field or leach field should be 1 to 3 feet under the ground. It will be a little shallower than the septic tank, although it can be the same depth or slightly deeper. The proper depth of the septic tank is up to 4 feet. It’s possible that your local regulatory agency requires a certain depth for your drain field.

While abandoning a tank without treating it and following strict rules is illegal, there are several other ways to dispose of an old septic tank. One standard method is to pump out and crush the tank where it rests and bury it in the soil. Another is to remove it and transport it to a landfill. Finally, if abandonment is the best option, your contractor must pump out the tank and fill it with inert material, such as sand or concrete, depending on local regulations.

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.

A mound septic system, when properly maintained, can last between 20 and 25 years on average—though some last longer or malfunction sooner than that. The most important part of maintenance is getting an annual inspection of the vital parts of the system to ensure they’re in proper working order and not too backed up with sewage.

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