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Bosley Drain And Septic
5.0(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bosley Drain and Septic did a wonderful job from the very first phone call all the way through job completion. Communication was clear and professional, they showed up when they said they would and they took the time to explain everything throughout the process. The work was done efficiently and with care, and the job site was left clean when they were finished. It’s hard to find a company that’s this reliable and easy to work with. I would absolutely recommend Bosley Drain and Septic to anyone needing septic work."
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Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Rock River Land Service
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Rock River Land Service, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a free quote!

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Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
BROKEN STONE EXCAVATING L.L.C.
1.0(
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Broken Stone Excavating LLC is a locally owned business providing services to Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania including dirt moving, lot clearing, driveway grading, sewage installation and repair, drainage and utility line ditching, foundation digging and aggregate delivery. \nFully licensed and insured\n

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Septic Surgeons, Inc.
4.5(
35
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Joe at Septic Surgeons took time to explain not only how his soil fracturing technique works, but how my septic system functions. His crew was out to my home and worked very hard to fix my problem. Repairing my septic system using the Septic Surgeon's soil fracturing was a third of the cost of a new system. I am very satisfied with Septic Surgeons."
Response time3 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Speedy contracting service (scs)
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Dover, OH and surrounding areas

"Everything Mike said he would do, he did. The old caulking needed removed first, and that was a lot of prep work, especially on the second story windows. We went a little over the project estimate, but that was due to the amount of prep time it took. No mess was left after the work. Communication was excellent all the way. Highly recommend this handyman to anyone in need of having their windows caulked and exterior foundation painted."
Custom bed frame
Entry door repair.
Remodeling - General Project
Fencing Project
Custom bed frame

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

You can check your own septic tank, but take precautions. Locate the access lid, usually buried a few inches underground, and remove it carefully. Look for the sludge and scum levels, and if they’re high, that means pumping may be necessary. Check for odors, slow drains, or pooling water around the drain field, which could indicate issues. Never enter the tank, as toxic gases can be fatal. All of that being said, a professional inspection is safer and more thorough.

Depending on local conditions, a deep well may be a better choice than a shallow well. Deeper well depth accesses groundwater that has been naturally filtered through many layers of soil and rock. This reduces surface contaminants and may offer cleaner water, but deep wells cost more money to build and maintain. The water may be harder and have higher radioactivity, too. 

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.

A septic system inspection costs $100 to $200. Doing so can spot issues early so you can plan for necessary repairs ahead of time and save yourself the issue of a backed-up septic tank. Some septic tank repair professionals do an inspection as part of their yearly maintenance on your septic tank if you choose to pay for that service, but you should shoot to have a septic system inspection completed at least once every two to five years.

The purpose of a septic tank is to allow solid wastes to separate out of the wastewater using time, gravity, and other natural biological processes. If your septic tank is too small, it might be overwhelmed by solid waste and unable to accomplish this task—and if it’s far too large, there won’t be enough liquid in the tank to nurture the necessary bacteria to aid in the breakdown process.

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