How often do cesspools need to be pumped?

• <div><p>On average, you should call a pro to pump your cesspool once per year. If you have a larger home with a lot of family members, you may need to pump more (up to six times per year). On the flip side, if you’re talking about a cesspool for a home you don’t use much or if you’re the only occupant in a home, you won’t have to pump nearly as much. </p></div>

Are there any disadvantages of a dry well?

• <div><p>While dry wells are helpful for dispersing excess rainwater from the roof or around the house, there are some downsides. For example, if you install a gravity flow dry well, it can take a long time to release the water depending on the dry well’s depth and the permeability of the soil. </p><p>There’s also a risk of overflowing the dry well if you don’t have one large enough to handle the amount of rain in your area. The biggest disadvantage is that it’s hard to clean out a dry well, and sediment buildup can make the dry well less effective.</p></div>

Is a septic riser necessary?

• <div><p>It’s not needed for your septic system to operate, but it will make regular maintenance and the ability to access your tank infinitely easier. You’ll likely also save some money in the long run, not to mention a lot of labor and energy because there will be less digging involved to find the tank when there’s a riser installed.</p></div>

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Q: How much psi should be in a pressure tank?

• <div><p>The precharged pressure tank should start at around 28 psi. The two pressure settings of note are the cut-in and cut-out pressure. The well pump starts when the tank reaches the minimum cut-in pressure. It turns off when the tank reaches the maximum cut-out pressure. The desired water pressure in the household is usually a few psi above the cut-in number. The difference between the cut-in and cut-out pressure settings should be 20 psi. Typical settings for household applications include 20/40, 30/50, and 40/60.</p></div>

Q: What psi should a well pressure tank be set at?

• <div><p>The right psi for your well pressure tank depends on the tank&rsquo;s pressure settings. For instance, if yours is set to 30/50 psi (which is common), the ideal psi is 2 to 3 psi below the cut-on pressure&mdash;in other words, 27 to 28 psi. However, if it&rsquo;s at a higher setting of 40/60 psi, 38 psi would be the appropriate level.</p></div>

Q: Is a septic riser necessary?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not needed for your septic system to operate, but it will make regular maintenance and the ability to access your tank infinitely easier. You&rsquo;ll likely also save some money in the long run, not to mention a lot of labor and energy because there will be less digging involved to find the tank when there&rsquo;s a riser installed.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2015
Everything went well, he said exactly what he was going to do, the bill was exactly what he said it was going to be, he sent pictures to show the update as we live very far away from the project that was being done. When he said he was going to be there, he was there. Great experience.
WARD'S SEPTIC TANK & BACKHOE
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Reviewed in June 2012
This was a huge job - I was impressed with how they were very punctual and how they took their time to fully explain every detail. They explained why this large of a replacement was needed versus alternatives, they gave me a breakdown of costs right away, they were very nice and courteous. They...
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Reviewed in December 2013
Kent (dba Frank's) has pumped our septic tank four times over the past ten years. He is always consciences about where he drives / parks the truck to minimize ruts in the yard. Kent pumps all the solids out of the tank, which is a lot more physical work than other "honey pumpers" are willing...
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Reviewed in October 2012
Dye test showed water to septic tank going to sump for ground seepage in basement. Called Vapor Viper and they ran vid cam thru line and found the break. This narrowed the repair area to a 2 square foot area ( rather than digging 60 ft to expose break - part of which was under concrete) saving...
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Reviewed in July 2012
We went with James Backhoe because they were the one company out of 4 that actually had someone to answer the phone! We did receive calls from two others and one other estimate for service, but James Backhoe was the lowest cost and fastest to respond to all our questions.When deciding when to...
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Reviewed in January 2015
I called Harrelson's and left a voicemail that this was not an emergency, but I wanted to be put on the schedule for the next Monday. They called back fairly quickly and said someone would be out first thing Monday morning. He came and snaked the clean out.
Harrelson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2014
The provider was very accommodating in scheduling our service right away. He came out on the day and time that he said he would be there. He provided informational brochures and sample products.
Altered States Wasted Water Logistics
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Reviewed in February 2013
Experience went very well. I explained that I could not be on-site the day of service, and that I would leave access to the tank lid for them. They had no problems with this whatsoever, and they did not even want a deposit. They came and pumped out the tank, and sent a bill in the mail. The...
GRAMMER SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
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Reviewed in July 2014
Dave was extremely helpful in diagnosing our sewer problem. He came out the same day as I called. He first rodded our line. That didn't open it up. He came back and jetted our line. That didn't work either because the problem was on the city's main line. We decided to dig to find the problem...
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