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BP Wastewater Services of VT - Facebook
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very impressed with this company. Emmanuel came to our home, he was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, cared about quality work and wasn’t leaving until he got our problem to a good spot. He cleaned the septic, and dug up the filter cover which was seized up. He had a new one on his truck and had to bust up the old one to get it out. He found no filter, but found a clog in the line going away from the septic tank. He sucked that clog out and knew there was probably another one. He set us up for that repair to be done soon as well. We are having a cover put over this area too. That will be done soon too. He explained how the system works , then told me what they would need to do to correct our problem, which was to run a camera and probably clear another clog out to prevent our system from certain backup problems. I am just so impressed with the service Emmanuel did and how sweet he was. It’s nice to have an honest company who cares about the service that they do."
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I specified that it was a tankless water heater, yet not surprisingly I was referred to a plumber who didn't know anything about tankless heaters, resulting in a waste of a couple of days. The second person did know about them, and so far the repair is working (fingers crossed). I wish CHW would pay attention to the details in my claim."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Hilltop Custom Landscape & Design - Home Facebook
4.5(
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Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Called with a septic smelling issue. Person said they could come after 7pm which they did and then came back again to fix the problem. They were at house til 930 pm fixing the issue. Highly recommend them. Went above and beyond my expectations. And at a very reasonable price."
Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
C-Way Sanitation
5.0(
1
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Plattsburgh, 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
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,689
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician emptied the freezer, which was in the basement, to work on the part that needed repair. Then he neglected to put anything back into the freezer, including a turkey I had bought for Christmas and a rack of ribs. Two days after he left, I went out of town for two weeks. The turkey actually exploded and spewed its liquid all over everything, which had to be discarded. I let AHS know and they couldn't even bother to call me or follow up on this. I'm considering not renewing my contract with them because of the quality (or lack thereof) of many of the providers they send."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Desotelles HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Services
5.0(
3
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 25 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize plumbing, electrical and HVAC services, as well as a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \nCall today and lets talk about your next project!

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Flatline General Contracting
5.0(
1
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Flatline General Contracting, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated so give us a call today!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roger's Service & Repair, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Plattsburgh, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Roger's Service & Repair Inc. is an HVAC and plumbing contracting company that provides Sales, Service, Repair & Installation of Conventional Air Conditioning and Specializing in Ductless Mini Splits Heating / Cooling Systems including Natural / Propane Gas, Oil and Electric Heating Systems. \nROGERS also provides sales, service and repair of Generac Emergency Standby Generators for residential and commercial customers. \nResidential & Commercial 24/7 emergency services with Service Contracts available.

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks FAQs, answered by experts

A septic tank is an underground container that collects and holds wastewater until it’s sufficiently filtered and broken down. It treats wastewater by separating waste so the leftover liquid can travel into the drainfield where the soil and gravel eventually filter and purify it. This process naturally eliminates bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.

Your drain field or leach field should be 1 to 3 feet under the ground. It will be a little shallower than the septic tank, although it can be the same depth or slightly deeper. The proper depth of the septic tank is up to 4 feet. It’s possible that your local regulatory agency requires a certain depth for your drain field.

A septic tank lid is often 1 foot underground, but it could be just 4 inches from the surface or 4 feet deep. For septic tank lids that are closer to the surface, you’ll have an easier time locating them just by looking for signs in the yard or using a metal probe. But for septic tanks that are buried deeper underground, you’ll need to hire a pro with specialized equipment to track down the lid without risk of damaging utility lines.

The best times of year to pump or empty a septic tank are spring and fall. Many professionals recommend spring because the ground has thawed, making the tank easier to access, and any snowmelt or rainfall can aid in proper drainage. Pumping before summer is also ideal to avoid conflicts with vacations or outdoor gatherings.

Fall is another great option, as contractors may be less busy than in the spring. Servicing the tank in late fall or early spring can also reduce the risk of overflow from extra precipitation during winter and spring.

While summer is a possibility, winter is generally not recommended. The ground is often frozen, which can make it difficult to access the tank, and the waste inside may also be frozen.

Neither system is necessarily better or worse than the other, but one of the two might be better for your needs. For example, anaerobic systems are less expensive than aerobic ones and don’t use power to run. On the other hand, aerobic septic systems don’t take up as much space and are typically more efficient than their anaerobic counterparts.

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