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Tactical Sewer Solutions LLC
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Serving Philo, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Conner did an amazing job locating the problems with a collapsed sewer pipe. He dug up and repaired 2 breaks in the line. He also installed 2 new risers over the inlet and outlet. He was very professional and did the job on time as described. I highly recommend him for any issues with septic or drain pipes."
Response time9 hrs
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Stewart Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drain Cleaning, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Philo, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Philo, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"I just pay $75 you never know who's going to come out. They do everything electrical. Just about everything is covered except the septic tank. I had an air conditioner replaced. It went great, all I had to do was pay for the freon. He didn't charge e more than what was needed."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Pleasant view plumbing and excavating
5.0(
6
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Serving Philo, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

MBR CO. Plumbing & Excavating, We specialize in all your plumbing and excavating needs, and guarantee you a job well done! We strive to exceed the homeowner's expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way you want it. We work in a timely fashion and always pay attention to detail. Proudly serving central Ohio and surrounding areas. Free estimates. Call today!

Drainage pipe ditches
Drainage pipe ditches
Navien tankless water heater
Land clearing, burning brush
land Clearing

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dick Poland
5.0(
1
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Serving Philo, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Dick Poland 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guardian Excavating, LLC
4.7(
3
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Serving Philo, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Guardian Excavating has been in business for over 4 years serving Monroe and Belmont counties with over 10 years of operator experience. We can handle all types of jobs from septic install and repair to French drains, water line repair, pads for buildings, retaining walls and much more.\n

septic leach field
pole building pad
retaining wall
retaining wall
retaining wall

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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First call plumbing and service LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Philo, OH and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello, my name is Matthew Mulholland and I’m the owner operator of First Call Plumbing and Service LLC. With 13 years in the plumbing and excavation trade, it was time to start my own, and have the ability to correct the unpopular aspects of your typical plumbing business. Times are changing and the trades are growing so it’s time plumbing gets a new name. It’s not all about sewage and dirt and laying under a sink. It’s about meeting new customer, building relationships with customers and building a name with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. At my young age of 30 years old. I’ve set out to change the way people view plumbing and look at a plumber. With education and brains first.

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Start by finding the septic tank, marked by an access lid near your home. From there, the drain field extends outward in a series of trenches. Look for greener, lusher grass, as drain fields promote plant growth due to moisture and fertilizer. You can also check property records, use a soil probe to detect damp soil, or hire a septic professional with ground-penetrating radar equipment to map the drain field’s location.

With regular testing, treatment, and maintenance, water from a community well should be safe to drink. Unfortunately, the EPA does not regulate private wells, and contamination can happen. 

If you have doubts about the quality and safety of your drinking water, you have options for testing. You can pick up kits from your local home supply store or harvest samples and send them to a local testing facility. To get the most complete water quality testing and system diagnosis, seek a local well professional. They know what to test for and can recommend and implement a longer-lasting solution.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Mound systems can fail if foreign objects are flushed into the septic tank, the septic tank is backed up with solid waste (sludge), if wastewater floods or seeps from the mound, or if any part of the system is clogged. To prevent this, only flush toilet paper and your normal “business” down toilets, and get a septic inspection at least yearly.

A properly installed and maintained septic drain field (also known as a leach field) can last up to 50 years, though the average is around 20 years. However, factors like poor soil conditions, heavy usage, or improper maintenance can significantly shorten its lifespan to 15-20 years.

To extend the life of your drain field:

  • Schedule Regular Inspections: Have the entire septic system, including the drain field, inspected every two to five years to catch problems early.

  • Protect the Area: Avoid driving heavy vehicles or placing heavy structures over the drain field. Plant only grass or other lightweight vegetation with shallow roots over the area.

  • Maintain the Septic Tank: Proper care of the septic tank, including regular pumping and avoiding harmful chemicals, prevents strain on the drain field.

Be aware of signs of failure, such as strange odors, standing water, or unusually lush grass over the field, which indicate your system may need professional attention.

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