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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
17 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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The Floor

+30

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,689
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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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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

The purpose of a septic tank is to allow solid wastes to separate out of the wastewater using time, gravity, and other natural biological processes. If your septic tank is too small, it might be overwhelmed by solid waste and unable to accomplish this task—and if it’s far too large, there won’t be enough liquid in the tank to nurture the necessary bacteria to aid in the breakdown process.

There are three layers of wastewater in a septic tank: scum (solid waste that floats to the top of the wastewater), liquid (the relatively clean liquid wastewater in between the two other layers), and sludge (solid waste that falls to the bottom of the wastewater). The buildup of sludge is one of the main reasons septic tanks need to be pumped. If the tank is more than 1/3 of the way full with a combination of sludge and scum, it’s time to call a pro for pumping.

You can add three rotten tomatoes or 1/4 ounce of yeast to your septic tank to speed up the decomposition of sludge. You can add the tomatoes by way of your garbage disposal and the yeast by way of your toilet. You can do either of these additives once every three months as needed.

Over time, your septic tank can accumulate a buildup of sludge at the bottom of the tank. If left unpumped and uncleaned, the sludge will back up into your pipes and home, causing failure and extensive (and smelly) damage. Repairs to your septic system can be costly, which is why regular maintenance is required. It takes about 30 minutes to pump a septic tank that’s 1,250 gallons or less or 1 hour for larger varieties.

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