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W Callahan Excavation
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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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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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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Expect to take at least a day to drill your own well by hand. For a 500-foot well, this could take even longer, depending on the makeup of the soil and the terrain you are drilling through. Other factors include your physical strength and overall fitness level and the weather conditions you’re working in.

Septic tanks can clog if they aren’t pumped every few years since solid waste accumulates inside of them. Your tank might also clog if you have a habit of flushing anything other than human waste or toilet paper. Items like diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, cat litter, and personal hygiene products should never go down your pipes.

A cistern works by collecting rainwater from your gutters and downspouts and storing it in a holding tank. The holding tank can be installed above or below ground, and the size will depend on your household needs. The stored water can then be used for household tasks, watering your garden, and even for drinking water.

Perc rates vary dramatically, and a good perc rate could be anything from 5 minutes per inch of drainage to 60 minutes per inch. The lower the number, the faster your system will drain and the more effective it will be. A 60-minute-per-inch drain rate is the highest number considered to be good, or even allowable, draining.

If you notice a septic smell in the house, you can either call a septic system repair company or a plumber. These professionals have the proper licenses and equipment to investigate the pipes and septic tank while keeping your family safe from sewage gas exposure and raw sewage leaks. They will be able to find the problem as soon as possible and get it fixed so that your home can get back to smelling fresh again.

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