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Avatar for Great Bear Septic Service
Great Bear Septic Service
4.8(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Couldn't be happier with the service we've been receiving from Great Bear Septic over the years. They are professional, take the time to answer our questions, and are unfailingly cheerful. They are a pleasure to work with. When we first purchased our home ten years ago, we had Earthcare take a look at our system. They tried to talk us into a $20,000+ replacement of our system. Something didn't seem quite right, so on the recommendation of friends, we reached out to Great Bear. Ten years later, with regular pumping from Great Bear, system still works great. In addition to all their other fine qualities, the team at Great Bear is trustworthy! Could not ask for more."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ProSeptic
4.3(
373
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience from my phone conversations with Jason through the day of work! Would highly recommend this company. They cleaned out my septic tank thoroughly and without issue. Thanks"
 inlet pipe to tank
 JETTING D-BOX
 tank set in ground
 JETTING OF D BOX
 removal of metal tank

+11

Response time1 day
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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BILLYS SEPTIC SERVICES LLC
5.0(
7
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a real estate owner/broker and homeowner. Billy does all of our septic inspections and necessary repairs for my real estate agency and its clients. His thoroughness and attention to detail are outstanding. I am confident when I recommend him to my clients. He has even performed his services on my property, installing a septic tank and fields. The septic tank was under a manicured landscaped area with pavers, stone walls, and steps between my house and garage, with very limited access. He actually built a ramp for the machines to traverse the stone wall to access the site. Removed the old septic tank, installed the new one, and put everything (including plants he had to remove) back in the same place. I can't believe it looked like it never happened. I recommend Billy to everyone I encounter who needs septic or drainage work."
Canopus Hlw Septic Instal
Canopus Footing
Canopus Tanks
Canopus Trenches
Ridge Tank

+15

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision Excavating Inc.
5.0(
14
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The inspector was prompt, friendly, and efficient. He was thorough and comprehensive in his work. I felt confident in his evaluation on our septic system and will be hiring the company to do some additional work in the future."
 Distribution Box w/Leads to Runs
 Completed Fields with Filter Fabric
 Septic Tank and Pump Tank
 Setting Tri-Galley
 Plastic Tank

+42

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JSP Home Services
3.9(
140
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Septic System - RepairSeptic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, larger co. with excellent customer service and follow up. Plumber arrived on time and finished a portion of the work, with need to order parts and come back to finish the job. So far, very pleased with the work, but services are expensive and done by the job, not time and materials."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Depending on local conditions, a deep well may be a better choice than a shallow well. Deeper well depth accesses groundwater that has been naturally filtered through many layers of soil and rock. This reduces surface contaminants and may offer cleaner water, but deep wells cost more money to build and maintain. The water may be harder and have higher radioactivity, too. 

Baking soda does very little to nothing for a septic tank, but it can help unclog a drain or clean out a garbage disposal. Rotten tomatoes and yeast are the best ways to increase the bacteria in your septic tank naturally. You can add these to your system once every three months.

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, it is possible to pump a septic tank too frequently. The ideal pumping schedule varies based on the tank's capacity, household size, and water usage. Pumping the septic tank more often than recommended can cause the beneficial bacteria to leach into the drain field, leading to an imbalance and a build-up of solid waste.

Mound systems can fail if foreign objects are flushed into the septic tank, the septic tank is backed up with solid waste (sludge), if wastewater floods or seeps from the mound, or if any part of the system is clogged. To prevent this, only flush toilet paper and your normal “business” down toilets, and get a septic inspection at least yearly.

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