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Avatar for Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (P)- Crown Point
Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (P)- Crown Point
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we're helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is.\n\nOur highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.

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Downing Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.1(
307
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Our technician was here within an hour , repaired the pipe that was leaking and even found a second leak by the water heater that I would have never found until a major leak happened. He was very professional and easy to talk with ."
Water Line Install
New Curb Box
Our crew
Response time11 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
All Pro Remodeling
5.0(
1
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
ACCI LLC
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valpo Excavation & Septic
4.8(
36
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The goal was to build a sizable pole barn garage next to my house; however, my homes septic tank was in a terrible location that gave me at most 700 sq ft of build space. This was no problem for Russ and his team as they’ve done many septic tank relocations. He found a great spot for the new septic tank that allowed me to double the garage size! Also, he prepped and leveled the site for the future pole barn garage saving me time and money in the process. Call Valpo Excavation and Septic the next time you’ve run out of solutions. Russ and his team can help!"
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+103

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jet Man Hydrojetting
5.0(
3
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We serve our customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are a Family owned business with over 30 years of experience. Licensed and insured so give us a call or click for an estimate today!

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+36

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Robert Balash Excavating
5.0(
3
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair

Serving Gary, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Robert Balash Excavating is a three generation family run small business that has been serving Northwest Indiana since 1963. We pride ourselves will the highest craftsmanship and reliability for all projects large or small. Our dependability, honesty, and fairness sets us above the rest.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

While you can drain water softener backwash into a septic tank, doing so may cause several problems. One problem is that increased sodium chloride levels from water softener backwash can kill septic tank bacteria, decreasing the effectiveness of this wastewater treatment system. Another issue is that large calcium deposits can eventually stop up the drain field and lead to poor drainage. 

While homeowners connected to a municipal sewer line still have to keep up with plumbing maintenance, the downside to a septic system is that all the maintenance falls on the homeowners. Not calling in a pro to pump the tank every few years or accidentally flushing or draining the wrong types of materials can quickly cause clogs, which can back up into drains around the home.

All municipalities in the U.S. require a permit for septic tank installation or septic system alteration, and the permit will usually cost between $450 and $2,500. Some municipalities also require permits for septic system repair. You’ll either need to contact your local building department or your septic tank company to ask if this is necessary before carrying out the work. Permits are not typically required to have your septic tank pumped, so provided your septic company is licensed, you can move forward with the work as needed.

Most septic tanks need to be emptied every 3 to 5 years, but it’s a good idea to monitor the fill levels of your septic tank all the time. You can do this by installing a pressure level sensor to detect the internal tank pressure, or by having a septic tank company perform an annual inspection to let you know when you’ll need to pump the tank.

You only need to pump the septic tank. The leach field allows the liquid and waste to naturally seep into the ground, so there’s no need to pump the leach field. You should call a local septic tank pumping service to remove the materials from the tank every three to five years. Without pumping the septic tank occasionally, solids could flow into the leach field pipes and clog them.

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