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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

While abandoning a tank without treating it and following strict rules is illegal, there are several other ways to dispose of an old septic tank. One standard method is to pump out and crush the tank where it rests and bury it in the soil. Another is to remove it and transport it to a landfill. Finally, if abandonment is the best option, your contractor must pump out the tank and fill it with inert material, such as sand or concrete, depending on local regulations.

There are many potential causes of low well water pressure. The most common include sediment buildup, leaking pipes, a failing well pump, or a cracked pressure tank. 

If your septic tank is still within its expected lifespan and you need to relocate it on your property, it's possible to do so. However, because the task is so labor-intensive and costly, most homeowners simply choose to abandon the old tank if possible and install a new system in the new location. In either case, hiring a professional installation company will be necessary for the job. 

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.

A well does not run out of water because the groundwater continues to refill with rainwater that seeps through the ground. If the well is too shallow or there is a drought, a well can run dry or be short in supply. It’s important to have a well deep enough to source enough water for your home’s use. Deeper wells tap into more groundwater reserves. If your well is not producing enough water, you may need to redig your well.

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