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Becker Industries, Inc.
4.9(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We 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!

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Lucas Excavation
3.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Upstate property solutions
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Thank you for visiting Upstate Property Solutions. We are your locally owned and operated general contractor based in Newark, NJ. We service residential and commercial clients throughout the Finger Lakes Region, Rochester, Syracuse and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Three Rivers Contracting
4.5(
4
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

If you are in need of a local professional for all of your Plumbing, Roofing & Septic projects, look no further than Three Rivers Contracting! We have over 15 years of experience in the area and take great pride in our work and fair pricing.\n\nGive us a call... We look forward to serving you!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
DBA
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects, no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer�s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Schedule annual inspections, monitor water pressure, and address minor issues promptly to avoid major repairs.

Many variables, such as home size, type of engineered system, the material used, soil conditions, and water usage, dictate how long your system will last. On average, most homeowners find that their system lasts 15 to 20 years, though it’s not unheard of for them to last up to 40 years with annual and preventative septic maintenance.

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

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