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Jackson Excavating, Inc.
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Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jackson Excavating, Inc is here for all of your septic and excavating needs. With over 30 years experience, we can do it all. With all the equipment we have we will make sure your project gets done right, the first time. Call us today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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May's Plumbing & Contracting
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Rantoul, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We're May's Plumbing & Contracting, and we've been a premier plumbing company in Bellflower, IL, since 1998. We specialize in residential and commercial plumbing services and bathroom remodeling. We also offer drywall, kitchen remodeling, flooring, plumbing fixtures and repair, and more. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and we offer a variety of brands, including Aerosmith, Delta, Elkay, Kohler, and more. We're looking forward to partnering with Champaign, DeWitt, and Ford counties to continue offering a premier plumbing experience. We'd like to personally invite you contact us for 24-hour emergency services today!

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Septic Tanks FAQs, answered by experts

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

Septic distribution boxes, also called D-boxes, tend to last over 30 years if taken care of extremely well. In most cases, however, they tend to last anywhere from 15 years to 40 years. Regular cleaning and maintenance, as well as living in an area that doesn’t flood the tank or the system regularly, will all have an impact on the lifespan of the box.

The best times of year to empty or pump a septic tank are spring and fall. Many professionals recommend spring because the ground has thawed, making the tank easier to access and the waste less likely to be frozen. Pumping before summer also helps avoid conflicts with vacations or outdoor gatherings. Fall is another great option, as contractors may be less busy, and servicing the tank can reduce the risk of overflow from winter and spring precipitation. While summer is also a suitable time, winter is generally not recommended due to frozen ground.

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

A septic system inspection costs $100 to $200. Doing so can spot issues early so you can plan for necessary repairs ahead of time and save yourself the issue of a backed-up septic tank. Some septic tank repair professionals do an inspection as part of their yearly maintenance on your septic tank if you choose to pay for that service, but you should shoot to have a septic system inspection completed at least once every two to five years.

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