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Avatar for Septic Advisor LLC
Septic Advisor LLC
4.8(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his Theron were very professional and their quality of work very solid. If anyone needs work completed on their septic system Septic Advisor is highly recommended. Thanks again guys for your outstanding work and service!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maine Septics
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maine septics put in a system for one of my clients, and they did a fantastic job. Everyone else we talked to quoted us much higher, or couldn’t get it done for months. These guys get it done!"
Septic install
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Caldwell Septic & Drains LLC
5.0(
4
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Septic System - RepairSeptic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Caldwell Septic and Drains on Angi. He got in touch with me the day I posted my inquiry, and we quickly scheduled time for him to come out. We had two lines from our bathroom clogged and Zach came out and fixed both quickly. He explained what he needed to do and was professional. He then explained the invoice to me and thanked me for my business. I’d definitely recommend Caldwell Septic and Drains and will be using them in the future."
Kitchen Sink Backed Up
Drain Line Inspection
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Minor Bros Construction
5.0(
3
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were extremely pleased with the professionalism and the end result of the Minor Bros. team who re-did our leach field. They answered all of our questions up-front, showed up on time and completed the job just as described on time and on budget and with care that our yard looked great after completion. We highly recommend this company without hesitation."
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Belgrade ME Infiltrator Chamber Septic System
Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tobey and Son Excavation LLC
5.0(
3
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Windham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ryan at Tobey & Son Excavation was excellent! He did some site prep work for us and was incredibly easy to work with; friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable in his field. He showed a high level of attention to detail which was clearly displayed in his finished work. We will be using Tobey & Son for all of our upcoming projects and highly recommend him to everyone else!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The water refills in a well through gravity that draws water from the water table to fill the vertical hole. The pump brings the fresh water through a pressure tank and to the pipes in your house. The well continues to refill indefinitely as long as you don’t use more water than the well is producing.

Certain foods are easier on your septic tank than others. Septic-safe foods include yogurt, fruit, cooked veggies, and bread because these items all break down relatively easily and can pass through your system safely. Rotten tomatoes, specifically, are actually good for your septic tank because they can increase the amount of good bacteria in the system. 

You can cover a septic tank riser with dirt, but it’s not always the best idea. If you have a plastic riser and you bury it, you can easily lose track of it since you won’t be able to find it with a metal detector. Make sure to clearly note where your rise is in your yard so that you’re able to access it easily the next time you or a septic pro needs it. Don’t bury the cover too deep or you could place too much stress on it and make it too difficult to access in the future.

The best bacteria to add to a septic tank is anaerobic bacteria, which doesn't use oxygen to break down solid waste. Because there is less oxygen in a septic tank, anaerobic bacteria can decompose sludge in a sealed environment. On the other hand, aerobic bacteria need oxygen and are prevalent in the leach or drain field of a septic system.

With so much available information about the ecological effects of cesspools (and their general unpleasantness), it begs the question: Are cesspools legal? In short, sort of. Large-capacity cesspools that serve more than 20 people are completely illegal countrywide. Existing, smaller cesspools are generally allowed as long as they’re not actively polluting. However, new cesspools are illegal to build in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and many states offer programs to help homeowners with the costs of updating cesspools to modern septic systems.

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