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DB Plumbing and Service LLC
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Mandan, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at DB Plumbing and Service strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Mandan, ND 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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Helm Excavating, Inc.
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Mandan, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 40 years of experience in the Excavation industry, Helm Excavating INC is your industry expert in Bismarck and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

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W. Simpson Plumbing Services, LLC
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Mandan, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at W. Simpson Plumbing Services, LLC, we are a full service plumbing company for both residential and commercial. We are local, family owned and operated, and have a strong focus on customer service. We are fully licensed and ready to take on as much work as possible. Call us today for your free estimate. We look forward to meeting your home's needs.

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Bismarck-Septic-Excavating
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Mandan, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Bismarck-Septic-Excavating 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.

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

The best bacteria to add to a septic tank is anaerobic bacteria, which doesn't use oxygen to break down solid waste. Because there is less oxygen in a septic tank, anaerobic bacteria can decompose sludge in a sealed environment. On the other hand, aerobic bacteria need oxygen and are prevalent in the leach or drain field of a septic system.

Adding a thin layer of dirt over a septic drain field is fine, especially if soil erosion has occurred. However, adding too much dirt can compact the soil, reducing the drain field’s ability to absorb and filter wastewater properly. Avoid using heavy clay soil, as it can prevent proper drainage. Instead, use a light layer of topsoil and plant grass to help with soil stability.

There are three layers of wastewater in a septic tank: scum (solid waste that floats to the top of the wastewater), liquid (the relatively clean liquid wastewater in between the two other layers), and sludge (solid waste that falls to the bottom of the wastewater). The buildup of sludge is one of the main reasons septic tanks need to be pumped. If the tank is more than 1/3 of the way full with a combination of sludge and scum, it’s time to call a pro for pumping.

The purpose of a septic tank is to allow solid wastes to separate out of the wastewater using time, gravity, and other natural biological processes. If your septic tank is too small, it might be overwhelmed by solid waste and unable to accomplish this task—and if it’s far too large, there won’t be enough liquid in the tank to nurture the necessary bacteria to aid in the breakdown process.

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