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Lucas Excavation
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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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
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Hess Land Development
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a locally owned family run and operated business. I take pride in helping out customers and always strive to please ! I’ve been in business for over 15 years and have a vast background in excavation, drainage and ground work.

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Upstate property solutions
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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
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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 Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"I just pay $75 you never know who's going to come out. They do everything electrical. Just about everything is covered except the septic tank. I had an air conditioner replaced. It went great, all I had to do was pay for the freon. He didn't charge e more than what was needed."
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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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New to Angi
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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Air-Tec Mechanical - Home Facebook
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Roma's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning works hard to provide each customer the best possible service and quality. We are proud to serve Johnson City and surrounding areas. We look forward to earning your business soon. We offer free estimates. Call us today!

Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Cisterns can be used as septic tanks, but septic tanks can’t be used as cisterns. This is because cisterns need to meet FDA standards for drinking water, but septic tanks aren’t required to meet those standards since they are only used for wastewater.

Beyond the type of well pump, there are a few other factors to consider when selecting a well pump. Keep in mind the depth of your well, your average water usage, and the PSI of your water-consuming appliances to determine the appropriate motor horsepower and size of your well pump.

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.

Your septic tank naturally contains the good bacteria it needs, so you typically don't have to add more as the system produces them on its own. However, if you wish to replenish the bacteria, you can use natural methods. For example, you can add three rotten tomatoes to your garbage disposal or flush 1/4 ounce of active yeast down the toilet every three months. While store-bought septic enzymes and chemicals are available, many additives are unnecessary and may even harm your system. The most effective way to maintain a healthy bacterial balance is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill the beneficial bacteria in your tank.

A septic system can fail for various reasons, and most commonly, excessive water use or sudden surges in wastewater can overwhelm the system's capacity. Neglecting regular maintenance, like tank pumping and inspections, can also lead to clogs, leaks, and eventual breakdowns. Other issues that lead to failure include age-related wear and tear, root infiltration, improper disposal of non-biodegradable materials or chemicals into the system, unsuitable soil conditions, physical damage, and even environmental factors like flooding or soil erosion.

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