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H L Bowman
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Sinking Spring, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced a tank water heater, the door was too narrow so first pitched removing framing with no guarantee that it’d be replaced correctly. I suggested using a smaller sized unit based on a quote from another plumber which is the route we went. They also covered the overage for the additional cost of the smaller sized unit which was nice but if I wasn’t aware of the option I’m not sure what I would have done. They also only sent one person initially so I helped bring the old unit down and the new one up in between trying to work. Also the breaker to the hot water heater was never flipped back so I’m waiting to see how the unit performs now."
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Nelson L. Ziegler Excavating, Inc
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Sinking Spring, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We contacted Nelson Zeigler to install a septic system that failed a real estate sale inspection. We needed the job quickly and he worked with making our time frame work so we were able to settle on time. He did excellent work and we would recommend him to anyone needing a septic system installed."
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Accurate Land Services, LLC
4.9(
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Septic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Sinking Spring, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Accurate Land Services provides a very diverse set of services to residential customers. The core of our business is in Storm Water control. If you are building a new house or addition and the township is requiring a storm water management plan, we can take you from plan to completion. We also offer full service septic installations and repairs\n\nWe are also fully equipped to handle all your excavation, grading, land clearing, and snow removal needs.\n\nAccurate Land Service is PSMA certified to perform home sale Septic Inspections. \n\nGive us a call to schedule your estimate today!!

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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Plumbing Doctor
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair - For BusinessSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Sinking Spring, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

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.

When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses 100 gallons of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.

Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.

Cisterns can be used as septic tanks, but septic tanks can’t be used as cisterns. This is because cisterns need to meet FDA standards for drinking water, but septic tanks aren’t required to meet those standards since they are only used for wastewater.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

The costs depend on whether you are buying into an existing well or starting from scratch. The average well drilling cost is between $25 and $60 per foot. The average cost to repair a well is between $350 and $1500. If you have a shared agreement and a community association, there will be additional legal and administrative fees. 

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