What should I consider when I drill a well?

• <div><p>When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses <b>100 gallons</b> of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.</p><p>Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.</p></div>

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Q: Is septic smell harmful?

• <div><p>A septic smell may be harmful because <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/is-sewer-gas-dangerous.htm">sewer gas is dangerous</a> depending on the exposure amount and length of time. Sewer gas is made up of multiple gases, including hydrogen sulfide, methane, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. Some of these gases, like hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, are toxic to humans and can be fatal in high concentrations or long exposures.</p></div>

Q: What are the common signs of a failing septic system?

• <div><p>When your septic system is failing, you&rsquo;ll probably smell it. Common signs of a septic system failure include sewage odors in the home or around the yard, flooding in the yard above the septic tank or in the leach field, and wastewater or even raw sewage backing up into your home&rsquo;s drains. </p></div>

Q: What happens when a septic tank is full?

• <div><p>When a septic tank is full, it needs to be professionally pumped. The average cost of a one-time septic tank pump is about $400, or $0.30 per gallon. If your septic tank is full, you may notice that you have issues flushing your toilet, pipes are draining very slowly, or you have a sewage smell lingering in your home or yard.</p></div>

Q: Can you provide details about which septic system lasts the longest?

• <div><p>The efficacy of a drain field depends on a wide variety of factors, though a well-maintained one can last as long as 40 or 50 years. Of the different types of septic tanks on the market, concrete and plastic tanks tend to last the longest&mdash;upwards of 40 years if they&rsquo;re pumped regularly&mdash;while steel tanks have a tendency to rust over time and may need to be replaced after 15 or 20 years.</p></div>

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I had my refrigerator needed fixing and looked for a budget option and saw this new company with almost no reviews but I still trusted my work with them because of the quotation being cheaper. And they did a good job fixing the compressor and were very timely and professional in their service....
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Reviewed in August 2024
At this point, I’m not sure what the appointment was for, but we’ve used them several times before for our heating/air conditioning annual service and maintenance and most of the time they did a good job. Once, they had to return after some sewer line maintenance to tighten up a ‘cap’ they had...
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Reviewed in September 2023
Daniel M. The crew that performed the conversion from tub to shower performed in very professional manner. the quality of workman ship was excellent and materials seemed of the highest quality. If they had a question they would ask. also they notified me of a major problem that was accruing...
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in July 2021
Amazing service! They cleaned our ducts and greatly improved not only the efficiency of our AC system but also the air quality
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Reviewed in March 2021
Had Uden Concrete do a 20' X 18' custom patio for me. Workers were very professional and did a great job. Very happy with the work and wold highly recommend them to anyone looking to have Concrete work done. Joseph R.
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Reviewed in December 2017
I have used Pristine in the past and, as usual, they were prompt, professional, thorough and a great company to work with. They scheduled the septic inspection (they coordinate with another company for this) and there were some scheduling issues. Peggy went above and beyond to work with the...
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Reviewed in September 2016
Fantastic! All right that is not the usual kind of thing you say about a sewer problem but Gulliford Septic Service was so wonderful it was a good experience. I found Gulliford through Angie's List because we had had bad luck with local plumbers in the past. Our first contact was with the...
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Reviewed in June 2013
Not good at all! Frank gave me measurements for the tub so that I alone would pick it out. Frank stayed here at the house, while I went shopping. I know NOTHING about what is good and what is bad, that's why i hired someone! He also did not advice me about a surround wall. He did p$ut in a...
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Reviewed in May 2010
This small business is Super! They came to the house quickly, provided excellent service for a great price, were friendly and professional. I'd recommend them to anyone who has need of a sewer/septic service. I was concerned about the experience level of the franchise companies, these guys have...
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Serving Sidney, IL and surrounding areas

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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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In business since 1971

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"I just pay $75 you never know who's going to come out. They do everything electrical. Just about everything is covered except the septic tank. I had an air conditioner replaced. It went great, all I had to do was pay for the freon. He didn't charge e more than what was needed."

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Serving Sidney, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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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!

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At united tree services, we provide top quality tree removal. Brush clean up and Fence line cleaning as well.We offer free estimates in twenty four hour Emergency service\n

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Septic Tanks FAQs, answered by experts

When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses 100 gallons of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.

Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.

A septic smell may be harmful because sewer gas is dangerous depending on the exposure amount and length of time. Sewer gas is made up of multiple gases, including hydrogen sulfide, methane, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. Some of these gases, like hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, are toxic to humans and can be fatal in high concentrations or long exposures.

When your septic system is failing, you’ll probably smell it. Common signs of a septic system failure include sewage odors in the home or around the yard, flooding in the yard above the septic tank or in the leach field, and wastewater or even raw sewage backing up into your home’s drains.

When a septic tank is full, it needs to be professionally pumped. The average cost of a one-time septic tank pump is about $400, or $0.30 per gallon. If your septic tank is full, you may notice that you have issues flushing your toilet, pipes are draining very slowly, or you have a sewage smell lingering in your home or yard.

The efficacy of a drain field depends on a wide variety of factors, though a well-maintained one can last as long as 40 or 50 years. Of the different types of septic tanks on the market, concrete and plastic tanks tend to last the longest—upwards of 40 years if they’re pumped regularly—while steel tanks have a tendency to rust over time and may need to be replaced after 15 or 20 years.

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