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Avatar for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greenville
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greenville
5.0(
6
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Fairforest, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mr. Rooter 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.

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Response time6 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Rooter Express, LLC
4.7(
187
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Fairforest, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy and prompt to contact and schedule. They were straightforward, prompt, and professional. They also scheduled quickly and advised me when truck was on its way to my house. They were respectful of me and my property and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them! Unlike others who are on this list who will not even give a ballpark figure for a simple pump of septic tank and want to charge just to come look at job. These are the guys you want if you need your septic pumped."
Response time8 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Affordable Septic Service of the Upstate, LLC
4.4(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Fairforest, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After eight years in a new home and minimal use, I thought it was a good idea to check in on a septic tank clean out. It was timely as initial install left room for improvement! In addition, using non-biodegradable toilet paper compromised function. Repairs were needed and were completed on the spot! I was very happy with their communications every step of the way- they set expectations about impact and gave thorough explanations while showing me the issues. I made an informed decision about what was needed and have a warranty to boot!"
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Septic tank pump and unclogged
Septic tank pump and unclogged
Septic tank pump and unclogged
Septic tank pump and unclogged

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
B&S Septic Services
5.0(
4
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Fairforest, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cody was very great to work with and went out of his way to make sure the job was done right. He installed a new chamber drainage field for me and did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend them for anyone that needs septic work done. Great communication and service."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Unlike an urban sewer system that runs wastewater into a central drainage system, septic tanks are a house-by-house system. They are the ultimate destination for all your house’s wastewater—from bathtubs, showers, sinks, toilets, and washing machines. Wastewater flows into a tank buried in the ground outside your home, and then water runs from the tank to a drainage field using sloped pipes.

The efficacy of a drain field depends on a wide variety of factors, though a well-maintained one can last as long as 40 or 50 years. Of the different types of septic tanks on the market, concrete and plastic tanks tend to last the longest—upwards of 40 years if they’re pumped regularly—while steel tanks have a tendency to rust over time and may need to be replaced after 15 or 20 years.

Baking soda does very little to nothing for a septic tank, but it can help unclog a drain or clean out a garbage disposal. Rotten tomatoes and yeast are the best ways to increase the bacteria in your septic tank naturally. You can add these to your system once every three months.

Leach lines are commonly made of PVC pipe, and they’re placed into trenches filled with gravel and sand, which help treat the wastewater. The PVC pipes are perforated, or drilled with small holes, so the wastewater can drain out of the pipes and into the surrounding material, which eventually leads to the aquifer.

The pressure in a well pressure tank should be set 2 to 3 PSI below the pump's cut-on pressure. The cut-on pressure is the lower number in the pressure setting (e.g., the '30' in 30/50 PSI) and is the point at which the pump starts. The cut-out pressure is the higher number, where the pump stops.

For example:

  • If your pressure switch is set to 30/50 PSI, the tank pressure should be 27-28 PSI.

  • If your pressure switch is set to 40/60 PSI, the tank pressure should be 38 PSI.

Common pressure settings for household applications include 20/40, 30/50, and 40/60 PSI. The difference between the cut-on and cut-out pressure is typically 20 PSI.

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