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Schofield Environmental
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The professional was professional and trust worthy, the professional did what he said he was going to do."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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W Callahan Excavation
4.8(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill and team were the first of several contractors to respond, the most detail-oriented and highly communicative, the most fairly priced (middle of the pack, not too high, not suspiciously cheap). Very easy to deal with. Showed up as promised, on-time, and did the job efficiently."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Kellett Excavating, LLC
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very curtious and professional. Jim called me right away and came out the next morning. He did the job a couple of days later. They did an excellent job. We were very pleased. We would highly recommend Kellett Excavation."
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S&G Excavating
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"I have never experienced a more professional company than this one. These guys are top tier when it comes to septic repair. They walked me through everything that they were gonna do before they did it, so I wasnâ t confused what was happening. There pricing compared to other companyâ s is unbeatable. I would definitely hire these guys again in the future!"
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Tony Gideika Plumbing and Heating
4.3(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"My hose pipe was frozen and I had a flood in the basement. Tony sent a plumber over right away who replaced the broken pipe and figured out & fixed the issue that made it freeze in the first place. I was very pleased with the service and will definitely use Tony again."
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Primos LLC
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Very honesty and did an excellent work. I was very happy. I was very pleased. The price was reasonable and they are very polite and neat."
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to drill a well by hand, but it calls for a good deal of physical labor. Drilling a well by hand is best suited for softer soil, and it may not be possible through rockier terrain. For wider and deeper holes, companies with professional equipment make the job much easier.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Most professionals recommend that a deep well pump shouldn’t run more than 10 hours consecutively before cycling off. Overworking the well pump beyond the recommended amount can prematurely wear out your pump and burn out the motor, which means replacing it more often than you otherwise should need to. Your well pump should also come with the manufacturer’s use and maintenance recommendations that are specific to the model.

A septic tank is an underground container that collects and holds wastewater until it’s sufficiently filtered and broken down. It treats wastewater by separating waste so the leftover liquid can travel into the drainfield where the soil and gravel eventually filter and purify it. This process naturally eliminates bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

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.

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