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JMP Contracting
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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"Iâ ve never used Angi before but today a pipe in my parents house burst from the cold. My dad couldnâ t get ahold of his plumber so I downloaded the app and I got a call right away and the was done by days end. My dad was very happy with the service and work and will call him if he ever needs plumbing work. I highly recommend this company!"
Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
C-Way Sanitation
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 50 years of experience, our locally owned and operated company will make your septic installation look easy. Don't trust other less experienced companies for your job. C-Way Sanitation experts are the only inspectors in the North County who are licensed by the National Association of Wastewater Technicians. We can also provide certified septic inspections for all of your real estate transactions. C-Way Sanitation, can tend to all of your septic installation needs.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
John Werczynski Excavating and Construction
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

John Werczynski Excavating and Construction is New York's premier excavation company. With over 30 years of experience our attention to detail and expertise are second to none. We pride ourselves in creating satisfied customer though the highest quality work and customer service. For all of your excavation and concrete needs call John Werczynski Excavating and Construction today.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DeComm, LLC
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair

Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Personable, good work, connect easily timely and prompt, stays on budget and schedule. 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 time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
C&M Landscaping and Construction
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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 the start to the 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

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.

There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. 

Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you’ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well’s depth.

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.

Septic tanks and cesspits are both types of sewage and wastewater systems, but they differ in key ways. The main difference between the two systems is that septic tanks separate sewage from wastewater and allow the latter to flow into a drainage field to filter and disperse into the soil. Cesspits don’t have outlets and instead, store sewage until it needs to be pumped by a professional.

There are a variety of different types of septic systems that can work in your home—such as conventional anaerobic systems, chamber systems, drip distribution systems and mound septic systems. All of them work using natural processes to break down solid waste and effectively treat wastewater without needing to be connected to a city sewer system. Which type of septic system you need will depend on characteristics of your property like how high the bedrock is or groundwater table is. Different types of systems come at different costs to install.

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