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4.9(
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"The plumber was nothing but professional and very helpful, considering it was the middle of the night. He went above and beyond to find the leak 3 other plumbers could not find. I really appreciated how he was able to come help me in the middle of the night and still give great customer service. A solid 10/10"
Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
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All-In-One Construction Sewer & Drain
5.0(
9
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My daughter had a back water valve fail at her house. She had sewer water coming up the basement drain. JD called me within minutes of my inquiry on Angie's list. He was the first one to call and I'm glad he did. He was very patient and explained everything, took pictures and helped us every step of the way. I also appreciated knowing that he had daughters. This is my daughter's first home and it is hard to find someone to trust."
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+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Stars Drains and Plumbing
4.6(
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nate and Angel did work for us. We had a complex issue but they did a great job. They responded very quickly and were able to come out the same day the completed the job the next day. I would definitely refer them and i'd hire them again for any plumbing issues!"
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Spigot

+12

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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US Drain, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

US Drain, Inc. is family owned and operated for more than 30 years. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Levine & Sons
4.2(
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The first visit was to replace my water heater. He asked how I liked my Sanyo air conditioning (wall mount deliver, condenser outdoors) I replied that there were great but they leak. He told me they could fix that. So second call was to fix my leaking air conditioners. In both cases the workers are prompt , professional , very helpful. These guys are not cheap but I think there prices are fair market value and they do great work.
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks FAQs, answered by experts

Soda, coffee, and other soft drinks are highly acidic. This affects the pH in septic tanks, causing them to require more frequent pumping. However, a vast majority of people don't need to worry about septic system disruption. Pouring out the occasional flat soda doesn’t affect septic systems to the same degree as the high-volume dumping from restaurants and convenience stores.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

You should never park or drive on top of a septic field. Vehicles can weigh upwards of two tons, and this weight can put a lot of pressure on the leach lines in the drain field. Too much pressure on your leach lines may cause them to warp, crack, or completely burst. This is an expensive and very avoidable problem.

You can put yogurt in your septic tank, but it will not increase the bacteria in your septic tank. In other words, it won't harm your tank, but it won't get rid of a septic smell or boost the performance of your septic system. While yogurt contains helpful bacteria, you would need to buy an extraordinary amount of yogurt to make any difference. Adding yogurt is not a helpful or cost-effective strategy.

Most septic tanks need to be emptied every 3 to 5 years, but it’s a good idea to monitor the fill levels of your septic tank all the time. You can do this by installing a pressure level sensor to detect the internal tank pressure, or by having a septic tank company perform an annual inspection to let you know when you’ll need to pump the tank.

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