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Earthworm Dozing and Excavating, Inc.
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Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They crushed and replaced 2 septic tanks. They were very easy to work with and the follow up was wonderful. They were in constant contact if any changes occurred with the project. Great Job Dave!"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Golden Septic and Land Management, Inc.
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was told my drainfield would need to be replaced by a company that was pumping my tanks after they overflowed. The pump company gave me a quote to do the work. I called golden septic and a few other excavators for quotes on the replacement and got mostly voicemails. Travis and Kelvin from golden septic came out the next day and asked to try to fix the system first because they didnâ t think the drainfield looked bad enough to be not working at all. After digging up an area around the tank they found the pipe going to the drainfield was old and had broken not far from the tank. I ended up saving thousands of dollars by calling them."
Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I specified that it was a tankless water heater, yet not surprisingly I was referred to a plumber who didn't know anything about tankless heaters, resulting in a waste of a couple of days. The second person did know about them, and so far the repair is working (fingers crossed). I wish CHW would pay attention to the details in my claim."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Coe's Drain Cleaning Specialists
5.0(
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Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

If you are ever in a situation in which you need plumbing services performed within your home or business, we strongly encourage you to contact Drain Cleaning Specialists immidiatly. While we are not a free service, we do offer experienced plumbing contractors who can get the job done in a fast and efficient manner. You can reach us with a single call on (269) 692-2738 whenever the need for plumbing services is needed.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician emptied the freezer, which was in the basement, to work on the part that needed repair. Then he neglected to put anything back into the freezer, including a turkey I had bought for Christmas and a rack of ribs. Two days after he left, I went out of town for two weeks. The turkey actually exploded and spewed its liquid all over everything, which had to be discarded. I let AHS know and they couldn't even bother to call me or follow up on this. I'm considering not renewing my contract with them because of the quality (or lack thereof) of many of the providers they send."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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MichiganPro Home Inspections Saginaw-Bay City-Midland-BadAxe
4.3(
7
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Serving Plainwell, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Kase did our new home inspection as well as the well/septic for the home we were selling. He was on time, professional and extremely pleasant to work with. When the VA needed some additional documents for our mortgage he got them right over to us (same day). And the owner and office manager were always friendly too. I would hire this company again and again."
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The best times of year to empty or pump a septic tank are spring and fall. Many professionals recommend spring because the ground has thawed, making the tank easier to access and the waste less likely to be frozen. Pumping before summer also helps avoid conflicts with vacations or outdoor gatherings. Fall is another great option, as contractors may be less busy, and servicing the tank can reduce the risk of overflow from winter and spring precipitation. While summer is also a suitable time, winter is generally not recommended due to frozen ground.

Most homeowners know there’s a septic system problem when they can smell one. However, this isn’t exactly a scientific deduction method. Consider some of the other signs: standing water or constantly damp earth in the drainage area, toilets and sinks that won’t drain or frequently back up, and loud plumbing. You really need to be on top of routine maintenance with septic systems in order to avoid such unpleasant symptoms of a septic issue. 

A household of four can easily fill a 1,000-gallon septic tank within a week. It may be 10 to 14 days for smaller households. But the reason why you don't need weekly pumping is because the tank's contents eventually reach the overflow pipe. They flow down this pipe to the absorption area whenever water is used in your home. The tank keeps working at this full level until it's pumped again.

You only need to pump the septic tank. The leach field allows the liquid and waste to naturally seep into the ground, so there’s no need to pump the leach field. You should call a local septic tank pumping service to remove the materials from the tank every three to five years. Without pumping the septic tank occasionally, solids could flow into the leach field pipes and clog them.

Several things can ruin a septic tank over time, including dumping harsh chemicals (like bleach and ammonia), pesticides, and paint thinners down your drain because they can kill the bacteria in your septic tank. You should also make sure to only flush waste and toilet paper in your toilet—otherwise, you could clog your system.

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