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- Eagle and Son SepticNathan the owner was absolutely the most wonderful person to work with. I had another quote from another company that gave me some 5 page contract with all kinds of exceptions so you really didnt know the price, and then a business associate recommended Eagle. Nate came out and gave me a fair price and a set price on one page. He was available any time I called even after work hours. He even helped with moving my wired dog fence so it wouldnt get cut up. It was a big project. The drain field had to be 200 feet away because of existing water well. He had to take several pine trees down where the field was going. All of this was included in his one price. At first I thought the price was a little more than I wanted but after seeing the scope of work he had to do it was well worth it. And he notified me that the county had a grant program that actually paid for my tanks. He has been doing this since he was 15 years old. A hard working and honest person unlike the competitor I talked to first. In fact I am going to have him put a stone driveway in for me and my neighbor talked to me about him and now he is going to do some work for him. If you want an honest man and a fair price you need to use him. It took 5 days and he even finshed up while it was raining
- WHITEFORD SEPTICThey finished job in 2 days.guy running bob cat was driving too fast. Someone dug up & destroyed 2 of my beautiful precious very loved Rose Bushes. They DID NOT even try to dig up carefully & sit Them .aside. cracked round cement cover to old tank ran over & covered it with dirt. I hope they come back & rake my yard carefully & seed it & cover with straw. & REPLACE MY ROSE BUSHE
- Eagle and Son SepticNathan Eagle is a pleasure to deal with. He kept in constant contact throughout the project, and updated us regularly. The subcontractors who did the electrical and excavation work were also very professional. Ours was a very complicated septic replacement, and Nathan made sure that the county approved all changes and that we understood what was happening. He ensured we were happy with the final result. His price was fair. A septic replacement is not a fun or pretty investment in your home, but for an old house (55 years on the original system), it is necessary. We no longer have to worry when there is a heavy rainstorm or when we have guests. Thank you, Nathan
- Heil PlumbingFrom start to finish, Mr Heil and his team provided cost-effective, timely and exceptional service. Every aspect of the our project scope of work was attended to, with care and diligence, including contracting, permitting, excavation, interior plumbing, and landscaping. Clean up of the worksite was done very day w/in the house and in the front yard. Our family was very appreciative of the quick timeline as we were in process of transitioning between homes. I would highly recommend Heil plumbing, for small and large plumbing projects
- C.A. Taciak & SonsFrank is great. He picked up the phone when I called and came right out to my house. He looked things over and gave me great advice on how to solve my problem. I would definitely use him again in the future.
- Horizon ServicesHorizon initially came out and discussed the services and pricing. There was some negotiation on the pricing and they did find several rebates that reduced initial cost by about 1000. The work was scheduled quickly and was done in a day. The workers were polite, everything was cleaned up. Extremely happy with the results. Even the inspectors that came out later commented on what a good job they had done. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a conversion
- C.A. Taciak & SonsFrank and his son arrived on 12/1/09 to perform a radio-location of the position and direction of a root-clogged and collapsed drain pipe from the front of the house to the street. Once the pipe was located, he quoted me a price for the job and said I could either pay for a radio-location report or put down a deposit on the work. I chose to put down a deposit and write up a contract with him on the spot. The utility location folks were called and identified the buried gas lines by 12/4/09. At 8:30 on the morning of 12/8/09, Frank arrived with his excavation equipment and crew and completed the job for the estimated amount by 12:45. Frank met me back at the house at 5:30pm to review the work and accept final payment
- Len The Plumber, LLC.It was perfect. He was very professional and very neat. I had no problems. He was the only one I called and he is on Angie’s List. He replaced everything with really good stuff. He was very quick in responding. He was on time. He came out the next morning from the time he said he was going to come with all the supplies
- Len The Plumber, LLC.They were great and came out on Thanksgiving. They were really good and what stood out is that they came out on a holiday.
- Aaa Septic Tank Cleaning ServiceThey did an excellent job, were timely, friendly, and gave a good price. I would definitely hire them again.
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"James responded promptly to my request for a quote and a service appointment. He arrived the next day and completed the service. This service provider does quality work. He also gave me several tips on better maintaining my septic tank and gifted me a replacement cap for the access pipe. I would definite recommend this service provider to others and I plan to use him again.
Michael & Son is family owned & operated and has been servicing the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC area for over 30 years. We take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality plumbing services. Our professional and courteous staff are here to help you with whatever projects you need to get done
"It went very well I was so pleased and I am very observant to work that's done at my house I want it done right! Michael & Sons did an excellent job."
Unlimited Plumbing is a locally owner operated plumbing company with over 20 years of experience. We offer new construction plumbing, bathroom & kitchen remodels, multiple service calls (ex. hot water heater replacements, leaking fixtures, replacement of fixtures etc), drain cleans and sewer & water replacements. No job is too small! Contact us today
"Every step of the process to repair our home was make easy and worry free thanks to the staff and crew of unlimited Plumbing. I would highly recommend there services to anyone. Thanks again !!"
DNA Mechanical - HVAC and Plumbing services
"They were great. Kept me informed through the process and did great work."
Bamford Plumbing & Heating Inc. has been providing excellent customer service since 2009. We are a family owned and operated company with over ten years of experience in the plumbing and heating industry. We are licensed and insured in the State of Maryland. We offer 24 hour emergency service and free estimates on new work
"Mr. Bamford is an amazing gem. We have hired him repeatedly for different projects, and he ALWAYS goes above and beyond. Whether it's working over 15 hours straight to make sure we had hot water for the next morning, pricing out all of the alternatives to get us the best deal, or just popping by when we call to check out the issue and see what it will take, his service is above any provider I've ever worked with. I highly recommend him, and am grateful for the excellent service he provides.
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today
"Mr. Ascensio Bravo was amazing. He demolished the old driveway and poured fresh new concrete beautifully. He went over and beyond what was needed. I have received so many complements on his work. He is the BEST. Don’t hesitate to hire him for your project. U will not be sorry. "
Establised in October 1959. The oldest septic business in Anne Arundel County. We currently have 3 employees. Payment is required within 30 days of the scheduled cleaning of your septic tank.
"They did excellent work and they do great work. They are timely and show up when they say they are going to. We have been using them for quite a few years now."
With over 40 years of experience, Heil Plumbing offers reliable plumbing solutions in Columbia and Ellicott City, Maryland and throughout the Howard County area. Our plumbers are experienced, knowledgeable, and are available to respond to your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We strive to continually meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and we perform a wide variety of plumbing services, ranging from sewer and drain cleaning to water line replacement and faucet repair. No matt..
"Perfectly. The techs were fast and efficient. The whole team was scrupulously clean. I'm very happy with the work."
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"Yes, the price sounds steep, but MAN do these guys do terrific work! The septic alarm had been going on and off for days (and this being my first experience with a septic system was actually confusing this alarm with the sump pump alarm - whoops!). Later I discovered that the septic system had been installed 6 years ago and had never been pumped out! So, I called Jeff at Hatfields and he sent a gentlemen out to inspect and pump out the solids side of the tank. When they opened the cap the mound that was there look something like a lava dome. It took him about an hour to break it up and pump it out. Afterwards, gallons of grey water began to wash back into the tank. It turned out that the the fluids pump had died (yes the drainfields are UPHILL from the tank). Another mystery with this septic system was that I realized that the access hatch for the fluids side (and the pump) HAD BEEN PAVED OVER for a parking pad. This warranted removal of the asphalt. I oked an estimate to remove the asphalt, replace the pump and control box and replace the heavy duty rubber hatch with a weight bearing sewer flange and manhole. The crew came out a few days later, luckily dodging on and off rain and were able to rectify everything in about 5 hours. Since it was raining, they came back a couple of days later to re-lay the new asphalt around the manhole. I came back out to the house (I'm not totally moved in yet) a couple of days later and all was well (sorry for the pun) with the septic and driveway. I was totally impressed with Jeff and his crew and would use them again in a heartbeat.
We are a family owned business since 1978 serving Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince Georges and southern PA.
"Contacted company. Owner (Don Schissler) came to our house that day to investigate problem and propose work with a fee. Upon acceptance of his proposal, we scheduled a service date within one week (work was not an emergency).
<br /> Don and his one-man crew arrived when he said. Sod carefully removed, dirt excavated put on tarp and fully replaced upon completion. Hand-dug around a 2and quot; gas line as well as a telephone line without incident. Took great care in insuring lines would NOT be impacted. Kept backhoe on road to avoid disruption to yard.
<br /> Entered house from the back in the basement, removing shoes (much to our delight!). He noted that he treats and quot;your home like I would my homeand quot;. He did thoughout the project.
<br /> Used a small hand-held jackhammer to cut hole through concrete block. Threaded wire through existing line to hole in front. Pulled old line through, followed by new copper line. Sealed hole on front wall, providing sleave through block to exit of copper line inside house. Fixed hole in inner wall. Installed 1/4 turn on/off valve as well as a pressure reducer valve.
<br /> One general contractor from whom I had received a reference told me that Don and quot;caresand quot;. That characteristic very much defined all of his work on this project.
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Septic Tank Contractors in Linthicum Heights, MD
Companies below are listed in alphabetical order.
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- Bill Gilde Electrical Service637 Gayle Drive
Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090 - Pohlman Plumbing, Inc611 N Hammonds Ferry Rd Suite P
Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090
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- "A" Game Home Inspections LLC835 Carson Rd
Huntingtown, Maryland 20639 - 410 Plumber Inc8570 Contractors Rd
Rosedale, Maryland 21237
- "A" Game Home Inspections LLC
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- A J Mcdonald Company IncPO Box 24254
Halethorpe, Maryland 21227 - A&A Construction and Utilities, IncP.O Box 47546
Gwynn Oak, Maryland 21207 - Abend Plumbing And Heating LLC407 Bon Air Ave
Brooklyn, Maryland 21225 - All Above Plumbing221 St James Dr
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061 - All Nite Sewer & Drain Cleaning LLC5908 Hamilton Ave
Rosedale, Maryland 21237 - AMRPAW ORG LLC3260 Grayton Ln
Nanjemoy, Maryland 20662
- A J Mcdonald Company Inc
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- Bamford Plumbing & Heating Inc6800 Martin Ave
Dundalk, Maryland 21222 - Bill's Superior Plumbing920 Hepburn Ln
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
- Bamford Plumbing & Heating Inc
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- CAPITAL CITY SEWER SERVICE INC256 PERTCH RD
Severna park, Maryland 21146 - Carson Plumbing1420 Washington Ave
Severn, Maryland 21144 - Chavis Enterprises LLCPO Box 451
Jarrettsville, Maryland 21084
- CAPITAL CITY SEWER SERVICE INC
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- Delaware SepticPO Box 79
Middletown, Delaware 19709 - Delta Van Lines Inc2221 Forsyth rd
Orlando, Florida 32807 - DJ&E Plumbing and Heating6400 Frankford Avenue #14
Baltimore, Maryland 21206 - Drain Chief712 Chestnut Hill Rd
Forest Hill, Maryland 21050
- Delaware Septic
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- Earth Friendly Services3015 Sycamore Pl
Huntingtown, Maryland 20639 - Ehrhardt Brothers Quality Plumbing, Inc5552 Cedar Lane
Columbia, Maryland 21044
- Earth Friendly Services
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- First Class Mechanical LLC835 Baltimore Blvd Unit E
Westminster, Maryland 21157 - Five Star Plumbing ServicesPO BOX 1612
Bel Air, Maryland 21014
- First Class Mechanical LLC
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- GEORGE KLINGER A JR INC1907 BROWN RD
Finksburg, Maryland 21048
- GEORGE KLINGER A JR INC
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- Harford Custom Plumbing & HeatingPO Box 455
Bel Air, Maryland 21028 - Hatfield’s Septic & Equipment Services Inc14700 Frederick Rd
Cooksville, Maryland 21723 - Heil Plumbing8177 Mission Rd
Jessup, Maryland 20794 - Home Land Septic Consulting308 Liberty Rd
Essex, Maryland 21221
- Harford Custom Plumbing & Heating
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- J.V. Harrison's Backhoe & Septic4717 Old Washington Rd
Sykesville, Maryland 21784 - JR Septic Systems & Construction1229 Old Dorsey Road
Harmans, Maryland 21077
- J.V. Harrison's Backhoe & Septic
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- Len The Plumber, LLC.1552 Ridgely St
Baltimore, Maryland 21230 - Lessner ServicesPO Box 272
Glyndon, Maryland 21071
- Len The Plumber, LLC.
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- Michael & Son Svc Inc5740 General Washington Dr
Alexandria, Virginia 22312 - Millersville Plumbing Inc1351 Coleus Dr
Millersville, Maryland 21108 - Mitchell Plumbing & Heating Inc11650 Eastern Ave
Middle River, Maryland 21220 - MODERN PLUMBING SYSTEMS LLC1212 Somerset Rd
Severn, Maryland 21144 - My Plumber Heating Cooling & Electrical 6897 Gateway Ct
Manassas, Virginia 20109
- Michael & Son Svc Inc
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- Naumann Plumbing, LLC2131 Espey Court Suite 9
Crofton, Maryland 21114
- Naumann Plumbing, LLC
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- Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, Montgomery County210 Perrywinkle Ln
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 - Ponder Painting1049 Dumbarton Rd
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060
- Pillar To Post Home Inspectors, Montgomery County
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- ROBERT F BEALL & SONS8795 Veterans Hwy
Millersville, Maryland 21108 - ROBYN'S SEPTIC SVC297 Dellcrest Dr
Forest Hill, Maryland 21050 - Roland Plumbing Services LLC601 Pearse Ln
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774 - RTF Associates Inc142 E Main St
Westminster, Maryland 21157
- ROBERT F BEALL & SONS
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- Sellars Concrete Contractors LLC6285 Shady Side Road Suite A
Shady Side, Maryland 20764 - Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing7000 Virginia Manor Rd
Beltsville, Maryland 20705 - SOUTH CARROLL BACKHOE4410 SALEM BOTTOM RD
Westminster, Maryland 21157
- Sellars Concrete Contractors LLC
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- The Drain Busters & SonsPO Box 4486
Annapolis, Maryland 21403 - Todd's Excavating LLC3918 Emrick Ln
Jarrettsville, Maryland 21084
- The Drain Busters & Sons
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- Unlimited Plumbing LLC12930 Eastern Ave
Middle River, Maryland 21220
- Unlimited Plumbing LLC
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- Walsh Septic Service1827 Brodbeck Road
Hampstead, Maryland 21074 - Water Check1205 Mayo Rd
Edgewater, Maryland 21037 - WRF & Son Plumbing & Heating Inc15 N Main St
Mount Airy, Maryland 21771
- Walsh Septic Service
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Septic Tank Service FAQ
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What are the signs your septic tank is full?
Answer: There are several signs that indicate your septic tank could be full. These include standing water over your septic tank, a strong odor coming from your yard, gurgling water, slow drains, or a sewage backup. While many of these signs could also be indicative of a clogged system, they should all be checked out by a professional ASAP to avoid costly damages. In the absence of any of these signs, it’s recommended that septic tanks be emptied every 3 to 5 years on average.
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How often should a septic tank be serviced?
Answer: On average, septic tanks should be serviced every 3 to 5 years in the absence of any worrying signs that the tank is clogged or full. The size of your septic tank, the number of people living in your home, and your average water usage will all impact how often your septic tank needs to be serviced.
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What are the most common causes of septic tank failure?
Answer: The most common cause of septic tank failure is improper maintenance. Failing to pump a septic tank on the appropriate schedule will cause septic tank failure and likely result in a costly septic tank repair or replacement. On average, septic tanks should be pumped every 3 to 5 years, but the size of your tank, the number of people in your home, and your average water usage may shorten or extend this timeframe.
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How much does it cost to pump a septic tank?
Answer: The cost to pump a septic tank is $400 on average or about $0.30 per gallon. The size of your septic tank, as well as local labor costs, will impact the cost of pumping your septic tank. Most septic tanks are between 600 and 2,000 gallons in size, meaning the average cost range is between $180 to $600.
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How much does it cost to install a septic system?
Answer: The cost to install a septic tank system is between $3,060 and $9,810, on average. The size of the septic tank you choose, the land you’re installing it on, the type of system you choose, and local labor costs will all influence the total cost of installing a septic system. Anaerobic septic tanks (those that don’t need oxygen) typically cost between $3,000 and $8,000. Aerobic systems, which utilize oxygen to activate bacteria and are popular on smaller properties, usually cost between $10,000 and $20,000.
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How long does a septic system last?
Answer: When septic systems are well maintained, they can last up to 30 years or more. If a septic system isn’t properly maintained, such as when it isn’t pumped regularly, it may malfunction and require costly repairs or a premature replacement. In general, septic tank pumping is recommended every 3 to 5 years to ensure the septic system lasts as long as possible.