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Avatar for PR Environmental Designs, Inc.
PR Environmental Designs, Inc.
4.3(
53
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Paul and his team (Tom, Miguel, and Jason) were all very personable, knowledgeable, and efficient. Paul saved us from what could have been a long and perilous sewer permitting and installation process and instead designed a simple, effective in-ground septic system. Tom and his crew did the installation expertly and quickly, and brought us in under budget. They even spread the extra stone from the job on our stone driveway! It was a pleasure to work with everyone involved."
Road Drainage Control
Septic System Trenches
Landscaping Berm
Visual Barrier to Road
Stone Path, Lawn Restore

+5

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Zoom Drain
4.5(
118
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ben was professional, punctual, knowledgeable and gave us the best scenario to have township respond to sewer issue on a Sunday (call 9-1-1 to dispatch Public Works.) The relief when we followed his instructions saved our house. That and owning a pool pump, which we used in the utility tub, to suck the water outside. Otherwise we'd be a foot deep in sewage. A good ending to an awful situation. Thank you to Ben, and Zoom Drain, for your suggestion to resolve our issue by referring us to the local township."
Excavate front yard to expose old sewer line. Install shoring for safety at depths greater than 5’. Remove old sewer line and install new PVC sewer. Make connections to remaining pipe with underground couplings. Water test to ensure proper drainage with no leaks and encase new pipe in stone for support and protection. Remove shoring and backfill with existing soil. Tamp soil and grade trench.
 Residential Sewer Cleanout Installation
Residential Curb Trap Replacement
Excavate front yard to expose old sewer line. Install shoring for safety at depths greater than 5’. Remove old sewer line and install new PVC sewer. Make connections to remaining pipe with underground couplings. Water test to ensure proper drainage with no leaks and encase new pipe in stone for support and protection. Remove shoring and backfill with existing soil. Tamp soil and grade trench.
 Residential Sewer Cleanout Installation

+27

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
83 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for American Drain Cleaning & Plumbing
American Drain Cleaning & Plumbing
4.6(
175
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Dan kept us up to date throughout the entire process.  This was a big job.  The township requires the installation of a masher pump system to hook up to the sewer main.  This required him to do a lot of research and phone calls to the proper officials to handle the details of the hookup.  He returns phone calls right away.  He'll hook you up with the right people to handle other projects as well, such as when we wanted our septic mound removed and our yard flattened out after the plumbing work was done.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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P R ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNS INC
5.0(
7
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"The job which was complicated replacing 2 Old Cesspools with tanks and a drain field. They gave me a date months out but showed up as scheduled. They handled all the permit work and left me with a freshly seeded lawn that came up great. This is a family business generations old. I was very pleased with a job well done. Highly recommended !"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Murphy's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
4.6(
77
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Murphy's Plumbing replaced a portion of our sewer line. Jeff presented us with a cost efficient and minimally invasive solution, involving running our line above ground and under our oil tank. He assured us this is "not a big deal". Other plumbers were more alarmist recommending tearing up a lot of our concrete floor or even draining and removing our oil tank to run the line under ground. Steve and crew were extremely efficient and clean, completing the work exactly as expected and on time. Listening to the crew work in the basement, I could tell they are very concerned with doing quality work and have a lot of pride for their trade. Sewer issues are miserable, but Murphy's presented a level-headed and simple solution and took the stress our of the problem. I hope we never need a plumber again, but the reality is we will be hiring them again!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for L.E. Parsons Septic Services - 124 Photos - Septic Tank Service - 2326 Lockwood Chapel Road, Dover, DE 19904
L.E. Parsons Septic Services - 124 Photos - Septic Tank Service - 2326 Lockwood Chapel Road, Dover, DE 19904
5.0(
2
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Septic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Parsons Septic Service, we pride ourselves on being the best septic service company in the area. We have built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and lets get started!\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drainmen Plumbing Inc
4.4(
7
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Marcus Hook, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

"They responded immediately and fixed the problem. While there we had them address a few other issues and they fixed them immediately and did not take advantage of us. We also had them come out in March 2013 because we were told that we needed a new well expansion tank by another company. They were honest and showed us that we did not need another tank. The tank was working fine. I would recomend these guys. They are good.
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Yes, shower water goes into the septic tank. Shower water is a type of greywater, and in fact, all water used in a home with a septic system—including water from sinks, toilets, the dishwasher, and the washing machine—drains into the tank. When shower water enters the tank, debris like soap and hair travels with it. The solid debris sinks to the bottom to become sludge, while soap residue joins the scum layer at the top. The remaining water is treated in the tank before moving to the drain field for further treatment and dispersal. It is important to avoid putting oil or harsh chemicals down any drain, as they can cause clogs or disrupt the beneficial bacteria required for proper wastewater management in the septic system.

You can add three rotten tomatoes or 1/4 ounce of yeast to your septic tank to speed up the decomposition of sludge. You can add the tomatoes by way of your garbage disposal and the yeast by way of your toilet. You can do either of these additives once every three months as needed.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The best bacteria to add to a septic tank is anaerobic bacteria, which doesn't use oxygen to break down solid waste. Because there is less oxygen in a septic tank, anaerobic bacteria can decompose sludge in a sealed environment. On the other hand, aerobic bacteria need oxygen and are prevalent in the leach or drain field of a septic system.

Certain foods are easier on your septic tank than others. Septic-safe foods include yogurt, fruit, cooked veggies, and bread because these items all break down relatively easily and can pass through your system safely. Rotten tomatoes, specifically, are actually good for your septic tank because they can increase the amount of good bacteria in the system. 

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