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Pride Custom Construction
4.4(
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Pride Custom Construction, 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 time9 hrs
Response rate92%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Weitzel Septic & Excavation, LLC
5.0(
3
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Weitzel Septic & Excavation, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Please call us today for your landmanagement needs. We also offer emergency service.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
Wittler Excavating, LLC
5.0(
1
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. Wittler Excavating, LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Elsasser Contracting
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 30 years of experience, Elsasser Contracting is your solution for all your excavation and septic needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Right On Excavation
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Lima, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

There are a few signs that you might notice if your drain field is bad. For starters, if you see standing water or soggy grass above your drain field, it could mean that it isn’t working correctly. Or, if your yard smells like sewage, it could also indicate that there’s a problem with your drain field. Repairing a drain field costs an average of $2,000 to $15,000.

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

A household of four can easily fill a 1,000-gallon septic tank within a week. It may be 10 to 14 days for smaller households. But the reason why you don't need weekly pumping is because the tank's contents eventually reach the overflow pipe. They flow down this pipe to the absorption area whenever water is used in your home. The tank keeps working at this full level until it's pumped again.

Septic tanks aren’t bad for the environment as long as they receive proper maintenance and attention. This means staying up-to-date with professional septic system inspections and septic tank pumping. Without regular maintenance, parts of the septic system could break or stop working, potentially letting harmful waste into the soil and groundwater.

A septic system's lifespan typically ranges from 15 to 40 years, with a common average of 20 to 30 years. The longevity heavily depends on the tank's material, maintenance diligence, and usage habits. With proper care, lifespans can reach the upper end of this range.

Lifespan by Tank Material:

  • Concrete: 20 to 40 years

  • Plastic or Fiberglass: 30 to 40 years

  • Steel: 15 to 20 years

To maximize your system's lifespan, follow these maintenance best practices:

  • Regular Pumping and Inspections: Have the tank pumped every three to five years and schedule professional inspections regularly.

  • Mindful Usage: Only flush human waste and toilet paper. Avoid putting items like cat litter, paper towels, cigarette butts, fats, grease, oils, or coffee grounds down your drains.

  • Avoid Chemicals: Do not pour harsh chemicals into the system.

  • Water Conservation: Reduce the amount of wastewater your system has to process.

  • Protect the Drain Field: Avoid driving or building heavy structures over the drain field area.

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