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Maine Septics
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Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recommended Southern Maine Renovations to one of my clients after hearing about them from a co-worker. My client was thrilled with the quality of work, timely responses, and price. My new go to contractor!"
Septic install
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Caldwell Septic & Drains LLC
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Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zach’s experience and knowledge in drains and septic systems were immediately evident. No home/business owner ever wants to have issues with the systems he works with, but what stood out most was his genuine dedication to customer satisfaction. He truly takes pride in his work and gives honest advice with grace and respect. Highly recommend!"
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Drain Line Inspection
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
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LaChance Property Maintenance, LLC
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Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Credit card accepted

"Hunter is the hardest worker around! Great work ethic and provides great quality work!"
Response time2 days
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Atlas Earthworks LLC
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Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Atlas has always done more than I've expected on a multitude of different projects. Very easy to work with and adaptable to changing plans."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Dustin Land Services
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Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

We here at Dustin Land Services pride ourselves in the ability to offer a High quality service at affordable prices. From road and lot clearing, grading and ditching to Bush hogging, brush removal and rototilling. Send us an email at [email protected]

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DAN'S EXCAVATION
New to Angi

Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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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.\n

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McAtee Company, Inc.
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Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Doug (owner) and Brandon arrived right as scheduled (prior communication to confirm appointment was excellent). After a lot of digging they were able to locate tank/lid. Very professional and polite to deal with. Extremely reasonable pricing, both were incredibly nice to deal with. Would highly recommend McAtee to anyone. Thanks again!!"
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Response time4 hrs
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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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Wells typically replenish at a rate of about five gallons per minute, but several variables can influence how quickly they refill. A deep well will take more time to replenish than a shallow one. The replenishment rate can be slowed by issues such as leaks, damage, a faulty well pump, or a clogged well screen. Other factors, such as the surrounding geology, regular precipitation, and proper maintenance, also affect the recovery rate.

Adding a thin layer of dirt over a septic drain field is fine, especially if soil erosion has occurred. However, adding too much dirt can compact the soil, reducing the drain field’s ability to absorb and filter wastewater properly. Avoid using heavy clay soil, as it can prevent proper drainage. Instead, use a light layer of topsoil and plant grass to help with soil stability.

A septic tank is an underground container that collects and holds wastewater until it’s sufficiently filtered and broken down. It treats wastewater by separating waste so the leftover liquid can travel into the drainfield where the soil and gravel eventually filter and purify it. This process naturally eliminates bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

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