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Z&K Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Lancaster, OH and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Z&K Excavating specializes in down spouts, waterline drainage, new septic systems and septic repairs. 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! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today\n

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain Bros
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Lancaster, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Drain Bros LLC is a full service drain cleaning company with over 10 years of experience. We strive to offer the best service possible to our customer. When you call the Bros we will be upfront and fair with our prices. We are a family owned business.

New sink and faucet
New sink and faucet
Main sewer stack repair
Main sewer stack repair
Finished product

+7

Response time12 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing - Columbus OH
4.5(
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Serving Lancaster, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1929

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding. We purchased the expansion tank with plans to install but decided to get a plumber. Glad we did. Nate checked the pressure of our water and then pressurized the new tank accordingly. He sat down with me to explain exactly what he was going to do before he did it including how much it would cost. Afterward, he took time to give me tips on caring for the hot water heaters showing me exactly what to do. He also added a support bracket (no additional cost) near the expansion tank because he felt it made it safer. And he flushed the hot water tanks for us and showed me how to do that to prolong the life of the tanks as well as make them more efficient. The van says "The Punctual Plumber" and he was right on time - and called 15 minutes prior to let me know he was on his way."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Drain Specialists
4.3(
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Serving Lancaster, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We are a family owned and operated company that prides ourselves in doing a clean quality job for our customers. We offer 24 hr. emergency service at no extra charge. We provide friendly, professional and affordable services and aim high for customer satisfaction. Angieslist customers receive discounts on services performed. We also offer additional discounts as specials. We support our troops with additional discounts!!!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Terraformers Excavating, LLC
4.4(
8
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Lancaster, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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 time8 hrs
Response rate90%
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Septic tank odors can happen because of a few different issues with your septic system, such as a full tank, clogged drains, or blocked venting systems. Not only is a smelly septic tank pretty unpleasant, but it can also pose a potential hazard to yourself and your home. Toxic fumes could be hanging around, or untreated wastewater could be harming the environment.

Common signs that a septic tank is full include plumbing issues, odors, and changes in your yard. You may notice wastewater or sewage backing up into your home's drains, or that sinks, tubs, and toilets are draining slowly. Gurgling or bubbling sounds from the pipes are also a key indicator. Outside, you might smell foul sewage odors around your house or the septic tank area. Look for pooling water, spongy soil, or a marshy environment around the drain field. Another tell-tale sign is a patch of grass over the septic system that is suddenly lusher and greener than the rest of your lawn. If you notice any of these signs, you should contact a septic professional for an inspection and pumping.

The best way to keep a septic tank clean is to hire a local septic tank cleaner to inspect and pump the septic tank every three to five years. Be sure to only flush human waste and toilet paper down the toilet, and don’t pour grease, oil, fats, coffee grounds, or food scraps into your drains.

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.

The size of your septic tank plays a role in determining the proper size of the drain or leach field. As a general rule, you should have 1 square foot of drain field size per gallon of septic tank capacity. However, you could install a leach field that’s as much as 2.5 square feet per gallon of septic tank capacity. Most professionals determine the right septic tank size and drain field size by the number of bedrooms in the house. A three-bedroom house needs a minimum 1,000-gallon septic tank, for example.

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