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Bianca Excavating
4.4(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Lyons, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Mike Bianca off of the reviews that I read on several different review sites. He quoted me a price that was less than half of what the previous septic company quoted me he came out did the job showed me exactly what he did and everything works perfect perfectly now I will definitely hire him again for all of our septic needs"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Upstate property solutions
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Lyons, 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
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Prime Sewers
5.0(
1
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Serving Lyons, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have the experience and dedication to do the job right! Specializing in Plumbing services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Eco-Tech Construction
5.0(
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Serving Lyons, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Welcome to Eco-Tech Construction! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New to Angi
Septic System - Repair

Serving Lyons, 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.

Doyle Excavating
4.5(
1
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Lyons, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Doyle 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

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

You should pump your septic tank once every two to four years for a family of four, depending on your septic tank size. You should pump a 1,000-gallon septic tank every two years, while a 1,500-gallon tank should be pumped every four years. Water usage also affects how often you should pump your septic tank. If you notice slow drains, foul smells, or gurgling sounds from your drains, you should pump your septic tank as soon as possible.

The easiest thing you can do to prolong the life of your septic system is to adopt septic-safe practices. This includes not flushing non-biodegradable items, chemicals, or excessive grease down drains and scheduling regular septic tank pumping to prevent buildup. It’s also important to fix plumbing leaks promptly and to practice water conservation to avoid overloading the system. To maintain your drain field, avoid heavy vehicle traffic and plant shallow-rooted vegetation in the area. Most importantly, invest in routine inspections and maintenance to detect and address issues early.

Since vinegar is a weak acid with a pH of two to three, it’s generally safe for septic systems. It won’t eat away at the good bacteria in your septic tank and can help break down the sludge, which is its bottom layer. However, like with everything in life, moderation is key.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Most home wells start at 100 feet, and many go as deep as 200 or 300 feet. 

It takes quite a lot of water to meet the demands of showers, toilets, faucets, and appliances like dishwashers and laundry machines, and shallow wells struggle to provide this amount quickly. If you anticipate having high water usage in the future, it’s often better to drill slightly deeper and give yourself a bit more water storage than you need.

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