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US Drain, Inc.
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After calling countless plumbing companies that could not respond to our emergency plumbing issue I was starting to lose hope. Then I tried Angie's List to see if there were any professionals closer to home. That is when I came across Bill with Us Drain, Inc. He was kind enough to come right away and let us know exactly what was going on with our plumbing issues that were causing us so much grief. We very much appreciate his expertise and would recommend him as a trusted professional to our neighbors and family in our area."
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Levine & Sons
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely wonderful. Bruce is a plumbing expert who shares his expertise in a very comprehensive way. Bruce goes out of his way to answer questions. Bruce is one of the few Grohe specialist in the Detroit area. Very happy to have his expertise."
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The HOUSE PROFESSOR
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Credit card accepted

"Richard is professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. He discusses and explains the home inspection as you go and also provides a detailed written report for your records. His prices are fair and straight forward. As a first time home buyer, he took his time in answering questions and explained things in a way that made it easy for me to understand."
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

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. 

If your leach field becomes clogged or saturated, it can cause several problems with your home's septic system. The clog can cause sewage to back up into your home, leading to unpleasant odors and mess. A backed-up septic system can be a health hazard, particularly if the sewage starts to leach into the ground surrounding the leach field.

There are several ways to fix a saturated drain field, including cleaning out your septic tank, adding enzymes and additives to your drain system, and installing a larger septic system.

If your septic tank is still within its expected lifespan and you need to relocate it on your property, it's possible to do so. However, because the task is so labor-intensive and costly, most homeowners simply choose to abandon the old tank if possible and install a new system in the new location. In either case, hiring a professional installation company will be necessary for the job. 

A shallow-well pump can pull water up to 25 feet deep. A deep-well pump can pull water up to 90 feet deep. A deep-well submersible pump can pull water up to 300 feet deep. Make sure to consult a pro to find out how deep your well is and get the right pump for your needs.

Leach lines are commonly made of PVC pipe, and they’re placed into trenches filled with gravel and sand, which help treat the wastewater. The PVC pipes are perforated, or drilled with small holes, so the wastewater can drain out of the pipes and into the surrounding material, which eventually leads to the aquifer.

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