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BOLTON SEPTIC LLC
4.5(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"had an immediate opening and the septic tank was pumped the first day of business after I submitted my request to Home Advisor."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Alter Ambur Managment
4.0(
4
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Alter Ambur Managment is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

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All-In-One Construction Sewer & Drain
5.0(
9
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team worked fast and cleaned up afterwards. Friendly family-owned and operated business. Knowledgeable and accessible management. Fast response times, which is super important when sewage is backing up! Would hire again."
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+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Stars Drains and Plumbing
4.6(
60
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Came out super fast Very polite Excellent service Extremely knowledgeable Would definitely use again for all my plumbing needs Highly Recommend"
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preparing for the job
digging
Outside cleanout snake
Spigot

+12

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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US Drain, Inc.
4.3(
12
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Timely, responsive, cleaned up everything, finished the job in one day. Cleaned all the water out of my basement also. Would highly recommend."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Levine & Sons
4.2(
319
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1927

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Turns out the leak was the result of a years-old faulty faucet part. The tech had a replacement in his truck that he was able to get to work -- and that was three years ago and it still works fine. We really appreciate what he did because our water bill actually went down.
I'm not sure about the actual service date but it soon after we bought the coupon.
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+5

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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The HOUSE PROFESSOR
4.7(
11
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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."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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E.L. Aprea Services, LLC
4.0(
56
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Master plumber, has done many plumbing projects for me. Fernando never disappoints."
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+43

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The bacteria already present in your septic system should be enough to break down solids in a properly maintained septic tank. However, if you’re in a DIY mood, you can try adding (well-mashed) rotten tomatoes to help the good bacteria fulfill their duty. Just make sure you give them a couple hours to work after flushing them down.

All municipalities in the U.S. require a permit for septic tank installation or septic system alteration, and the permit will usually cost between $450 and $2,500. Some municipalities also require permits for septic system repair. You’ll either need to contact your local building department or your septic tank company to ask if this is necessary before carrying out the work. Permits are not typically required to have your septic tank pumped, so provided your septic company is licensed, you can move forward with the work as needed.

While dry wells can be effective for managing rainwater, they have several disadvantages. They can become clogged with sediment, especially after large storms, which reduces their effectiveness and can be difficult to clean. Dry wells are also not suitable for all soil types; they will not function properly in soil with low permeability. Additionally, if a dry well is not large enough to handle the amount of rainfall in your area, it can overflow. For gravity-flow models, the water may disperse very slowly, depending on the well's depth and the soil's permeability.

Most shallow residential wells are somewhere between 25 and 50 feet deep. They are among the simplest well systems. Deeper wells usually involve drilling to a much greater depth. Water wells for household use are typically 100 to 500 feet deep, depending on local groundwater conditions. Some may be up to 1,000 feet deep or more. 

The best way to keep a septic tank clean is to hire a local septic tank cleaner to inspect and pump the septic tank every three to five years. Be sure to only flush human waste and toilet paper down the toilet, and don’t pour grease, oil, fats, coffee grounds, or food scraps into your drains.

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