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Avatar for Elite Construction and Excavation
Elite Construction and Excavation
4.3(
17
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair

Serving Clever, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Elite Construction and Excavation \n\nWe provide a wide variety or excavation and utility install services! \n\n\nWe pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time3 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Hillhouse Pumping Co., LLC
5.0(
14
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Clever, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

"I hired Tommy Ray septic cleaning. He did a wonderful job. He had th dig 2 holes th locate and open both septic openings. He was a Christian family man. 5 stars for work."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dan's Well Done, LLC
5.0(
7
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Clever, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Dan's Well Done, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today!

Response time2 days
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Clever, MO 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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Gilbert's Remodeling and Excavation
5.0(
2
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Clever, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle all of your plumbing and excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Gilbert's Remodeling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!\n

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

If you notice a septic smell in the house, you can either call a septic system repair company or a plumber. These professionals have the proper licenses and equipment to investigate the pipes and septic tank while keeping your family safe from sewage gas exposure and raw sewage leaks. They will be able to find the problem as soon as possible and get it fixed so that your home can get back to smelling fresh again.

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.

A properly installed and maintained septic drain field (also known as a leach field) can last up to 50 years, though the average is around 20 years. However, factors like poor soil conditions, heavy usage, or improper maintenance can significantly shorten its lifespan to 15-20 years.

To extend the life of your drain field:

  • Schedule Regular Inspections: Have the entire septic system, including the drain field, inspected every two to five years to catch problems early.

  • Protect the Area: Avoid driving heavy vehicles or placing heavy structures over the drain field. Plant only grass or other lightweight vegetation with shallow roots over the area.

  • Maintain the Septic Tank: Proper care of the septic tank, including regular pumping and avoiding harmful chemicals, prevents strain on the drain field.

Be aware of signs of failure, such as strange odors, standing water, or unusually lush grass over the field, which indicate your system may need professional attention.

Yes! Toilet paper can be flushed if you use a septic tank. While unique toilet papers designed to be used with septic tanks are available, many people have no problem flushing regular toilet paper with a septic tank, so long as you don’t flush too much toilet paper all at once. Do not flush any type of baby wipes or bathroom wipes, even if they say “flushable.”

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.

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