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Bergeron Drain Pro
4.7(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Whately, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Bergeron contacted me right after I messaged them. They were wonderful and had my well tank and water back on within 2 hours. Plus they came out on a Saturday morning. I would highly recommend them"
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Fleury Excavation, LLC
4.3(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Whately, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Whately, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician emptied the freezer, which was in the basement, to work on the part that needed repair. Then he neglected to put anything back into the freezer, including a turkey I had bought for Christmas and a rack of ribs. Two days after he left, I went out of town for two weeks. The turkey actually exploded and spewed its liquid all over everything, which had to be discarded. I let AHS know and they couldn't even bother to call me or follow up on this. I'm considering not renewing my contract with them because of the quality (or lack thereof) of many of the providers they send."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Scrappy Do Excavating
5.0(
2
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Whately, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

At Scrappy Do Excavating, 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.

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+2

Response time12 hrs
C&H Trucking
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Whately, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At C&H Trucking, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. 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.

Response time1 day
Sluder & Son Excavating
3.0(
6
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Whately, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick Sluder performed a great service to us and his personal approach to our project provided a clean Title 5 State of Massachusetts required inspection along with a fix to a septic issue plaguing us for many of the 22 years we lived here at our current home. He is genuinely interested and caring to get issues resolved in a timely manner and not gouge your pocketbook."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
T.B.C. Excavating
2.8(
4
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Whately, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Offers commercial services

T.B.C. Excavating is northern Massachusetts 's trusted dirt contractor. With a life time of experience in the trade, our company has the expertise to handle any project big or small. Call today to learn more about our current service offerings!

Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

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.

A properly installed and maintained septic drain field (also known as a leach field) can last up to 50 years, though the average is around 20 years. However, factors like poor soil conditions, heavy usage, or improper maintenance can significantly shorten its lifespan to 15-20 years.

To extend the life of your drain field:

  • Schedule Regular Inspections: Have the entire septic system, including the drain field, inspected every two to five years to catch problems early.

  • Protect the Area: Avoid driving heavy vehicles or placing heavy structures over the drain field. Plant only grass or other lightweight vegetation with shallow roots over the area.

  • Maintain the Septic Tank: Proper care of the septic tank, including regular pumping and avoiding harmful chemicals, prevents strain on the drain field.

Be aware of signs of failure, such as strange odors, standing water, or unusually lush grass over the field, which indicate your system may need professional attention.

Watch for slow drainage, pooling water in the yard, or unpleasant odors inside or outside. Addressing these issues timely avoids significant disruptions or costs.

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.

Your septic tank naturally contains the good bacteria it needs, so you typically don't have to add more as the system produces them on its own. However, if you wish to replenish the bacteria, you can use natural methods. For example, you can add three rotten tomatoes to your garbage disposal or flush 1/4 ounce of active yeast down the toilet every three months. While store-bought septic enzymes and chemicals are available, many additives are unnecessary and may even harm your system. The most effective way to maintain a healthy bacterial balance is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill the beneficial bacteria in your tank.

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