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Avatar for PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC
4.8(
270
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called and got a friendly greeting. 
The service call came right on time and did a nice job.
i didn't have a problem but I had never had the cesspool pumped in 22 years.
OK, it was a brand new cesspool 22 years ago and my first house so I am really clueless.
I am told to pump it every 5 years so I guess I was over due. 
Not having a clue I only had an idea of what the cost was through the phone call I had made to the company. 
I was told $485 but was charged extra for aeration , chemicals and a tube going to the over flow tank. 
In total it was $750 with my Angie's List 10% off. 
Not to bad considering I never had it done before. 
Ray & Paul were very good at what they do, professional and got me up to speed on what was going on. 
I recommend using them! 

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Great South Bay Environmental
Great South Bay Environmental
4.8(
87
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"MIKE,THE OWNER,did my job. MIKE WAS great and did a perfect job.I would highly recomend this company to anyone who needs their septic system serviced.Very professional work at a reasonable price."
PUMP SERVICE
FROZEN STORM DRAIN PUMP
LOCATED CESSPOOL COVER
DRAIN CLEANING
Tank Under pool this happens a lot .

+21

Response time20 mins
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Cesspool Pros, LLC
4.4(
84
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out+1 more

Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value The crew at Cesspool Pros was phenomenal! The boss, Joe S., answered all my questions and came to my home and walked the property with me and explained how everything would work a good two weeks before the project started. I had an older block cesspool and overflow tank and the pipe between them was collapsed and no longer working. After contacting several companies, I knew after speaking with Joe that he was the most knowledgeable and advised me the best way to correct the problem was to replace the system with a modern one rather than do a riskier pipe repair that likely would not have held long and been dangerous to do. I have a very deep septic line coming from my house, at least 9-10 feet down from the house, and even lower from the cesspool to the overflow tank. After meeting and speaking with Joe, we set a date and his crew arrived on time and spared some landscaping so it could be re-planted while excavating the property. His company has all its own equipment and they were a great team working together on the site. I stayed home to observe the process and they answered all my questions while doing the job! The install went very smooth and it is truly an interesting and awesome process to observe. They demolished the old cesspool while installing the new septic tank and then abandoned and filled the old overflow tank as per code. They then installed a new overflow system further down the property. They measured and marked all the necessary locations should any future work be required as well. They also then put all the dug up ground back down and graded the property so it could be re-seeded! Today, Joe the owner, personally dropped off the official Suffolk Board of Health paperwork to my house! All in all, I highly recommend Cesspool Pros for any septic system work! They were competitively priced, punctual, responsible, professional, and above all, they are great at what they do! Do no hesitate at all to use them!"
New install Nice and safe
Deep for better drainage
Easy access for servicing years later
Pipe work we also repair some sprinkler lines if e
Nice clean service trucks

+2

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Joe's Sewer & Drain
5.0(
6
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Credit card accepted

"Joe and his crew were on time and just simply awesome/amazing. They went above and beyond what I was expecting - Joe and his crew are now my go to cesspool pumping and cleaning company - highly recommended to everyone and you will see what I mean. Thanks again Joe for a job well done. By the way - tons of value I received for my money."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dynamic Drainage
5.0(
34
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Riverhead, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TJ was honest, personable, and above all else helpful. It was a pleasure to have his services and would absolutely hire and recommend Dynamic Drainage to anyone with plumbing needs or concerns."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

For the most part, choosing between 30/50 psi and 40/60 psi is based on your water-pressure preference. However, it can also depend a little bit on your house—if you have older plumbing, a lower water pressure can be easier on the pipes (and a bit more gentle on your well pump). 

The lower 30/50 pressure is usually enough for a single-story home, but you may want 40/60 if you have multiple stories, as the extra pressure helps water flow smoothly up to the second floor.

They can if they’re not installed correctly or if the caps or covers were dislodged by a lawn mower or other yard equipment. This is why it pays to hire a reputable septic tank company that’s experienced in septic tank installation and maintenance. You should also check caps and covers often to see that they’re in place and take measures to tighten or secure them, provided it is safe to do so.

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.

Septic distribution boxes, also called D-boxes, tend to last over 30 years if taken care of extremely well. In most cases, however, they tend to last anywhere from 15 years to 40 years. Regular cleaning and maintenance, as well as living in an area that doesn’t flood the tank or the system regularly, will all have an impact on the lifespan of the box.

Ideally, you should conduct a mechanical inspection and a bacterial or well water inspection yearly. While you might be able to push it off to every other year, it’s best to have peace of mind, especially when it comes to something that you use so frequently. 

If you experience repeated gastrointestinal illness in the household, it's important to test the well water more regularly for quality and cleanliness to check for bacteria.

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