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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 Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business+3 more

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ProSeptic
4.3(
372
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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
32 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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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

You can put yogurt in your septic tank, but it will not increase the bacteria in your septic tank. In other words, it won't harm your tank, but it won't get rid of a septic smell or boost the performance of your septic system. While yogurt contains helpful bacteria, you would need to buy an extraordinary amount of yogurt to make any difference. Adding yogurt is not a helpful or cost-effective strategy.

You may notice a septic smell in your yard after it rains if groundwater is entering your septic tank and causing it to overflow. If you experience septic odors after rainfall, contact a licensed plumber. They can construct a drain to redirect rainwater away from your septic tank. 

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.

Over time, your septic tank can accumulate a buildup of sludge at the bottom of the tank. If left unpumped and uncleaned, the sludge will back up into your pipes and home, causing failure and extensive (and smelly) damage. Repairs to your septic system can be costly, which is why regular maintenance is required. It takes about 30 minutes to pump a septic tank that’s 1,250 gallons or less or 1 hour for larger varieties.

Regular checks of pressure tanks, testing water quality, and cleaning intake screens.

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