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Wilson Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Lamar, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Wilson Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. We are a family-owned excavating crew ready to tackle any job- big or small! From septic tanks to waterlines and more, we take pride in doing quality work you can count on.

Culvert Installation
Culvert Installation
Culvert Installation
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ibarra's Plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Lamar, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Ibarra's Plumbing, you will notice that we are particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

Country limits
Country limits
Country limits
Country limits
Down town joplin

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Cantrell Drilling & Pump Services
5.0(
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Serving Lamar, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1945

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Lamar, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Takes for ever to get a return a call. Also took a week to get someone out for repairs. They said they would reimburse me for septic repairs and it took over 3 months for that to happen."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Austin's Septic
New to Angi

Serving Lamar, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Austin's Septic is a Marine Corps veteran owned and operated company. Currently working in all of the southwest Missouri region, excluding Greene and Christian counties. We are currently only doing new installations and system replacements. We are licensed to install both basic and advanced systems. We may require a soil analysis test to have been completed in the desired lateral field location. Also, a site visit is required for all quotes. All quotes will cost a minimum of $95.00. We look forward to your business. God bless !

Response time10 mins
Gilkey's Excavation Service & More LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Lamar, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Gilkey's Excavation Service & More is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bubba's Machine and Welding
4.0(
2
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Serving Lamar, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Bubba's Machine and Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
R&J Installments
New to Angi

Serving Lamar, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Welcome to R&J Installments! \n\nWe're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Largu Plumbing & Piping Systems
New to Angi

Serving Lamar, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

I started this company in 2004 after moving from Baltimore Maryland, so I could help my aging parents. Since then I've noticed the Mid-West friendliness, which I find so refreshing after living in a big city for 26 years. I bring that same neighborly attitude to all my customers, and provide careful and exacting workmanship. \n\nI've been in some sort of construction or another since I was 18 years old, serving 2 apprenticeships as a Plumber and a Pipe Fitter, making me not only a Plumber but a Jack-of-all-Trades who enjoys challenges of all kinds.\n\nLargu Plumbing & Piping Systems is looking forward to finishing your project as a friendly neighbor!

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The dimensions of a 500-gallon concrete septic tank can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but the tank is large enough to handle the wastewater of a small home with up to one bedroom. Keep in mind that some states have a minimum septic tank size, and this often starts at 750 gallons. A 500-gallon septic tank may be too small to meet local regulations.

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.

If you aren’t sure if you have a septic tank or a cesspit, you can check your property records or inspect your drainage system. A septic tank has an outlet pipe that allows liquid to drain into a soakaway or drain field, while a cesspit is a sealed tank that requires frequent emptying. If you notice a manhole cover and no nearby drainage field, it’s likely a cesspit. Signs like slow drainage or a frequent need for pumping can also provide clues. A professional inspection is the easiest way to confirm if your home runs on a septic tank or cesspit.

Septic tanks and cesspits are both types of sewage and wastewater systems, but they differ in key ways. The main difference between the two systems is that septic tanks separate sewage from wastewater and allow the latter to flow into a drainage field to filter and disperse into the soil. Cesspits don’t have outlets and instead, store sewage until it needs to be pumped by a professional.

With proper maintenance, most types of septic systems—including mound, evapotranspiration, and constructed wetland systems—can last up to 40 years. To keep your system running as long as possible, follow basic septic tank upkeep guidelines, like pumping your septic tank every three to five years and only flushing human waste and toilet paper.

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