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Underwood Plumbing and Septic
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Ivanhoe, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Underwood Plumbing and Septic is your go-to solution for all plumbing and septic needs in Collin, Fannin, Grayson, Lamar and Delta Counties. Our team of expert plumbers and technicians offers top-notch services, including plumbing installations, repairs and specialized septic system maintenance. Whether you need a quick fix or a complete system overhaul, our professionals are dedicated to delivering efficient and reliable solutions tailored to your specific requirements. With decades of experience, we have built a solid reputation for excellence in the industry. Customers trust us for our timely responses, attention to detail, and top-notch plumbing and septic services. By no means comprehensive, we do water heater installs and repairs, plumbing fixture repairs, sewer repairs, hydro-jetting, septic system component maintenance, septic pumping, and many more services! Send us a message or give us a call to get a solution to your problem today. We offer senior citizen discounts.

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Templin Septic Systems
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Ivanhoe, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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We offer over 40 years' experience in the Septic Industry. We've established a solid reputation in septic projects for residential homes. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Batts Plumbing Service & Repair
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Ivanhoe, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

James Batts has been in business since 1981 and is a master plumber. He takes great pride in providing his customers with quality work at a great price. This has built him a strong reputation for customer satisfaction. Allow him to show you how his commitment to personal service and expertise will help you with all of your plumbing needs.

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The disadvantages of having a well include more maintenance, like annual testing and inspections, and high up-front costs to drill a well. Well water is also vulnerable to contamination, which is why keeping up with testing is important if you own a well. When it comes to well water versus city water, well water does offer more independence and is a reliable water source.

You can check your own septic tank, but take precautions. Locate the access lid, usually buried a few inches underground, and remove it carefully. Look for the sludge and scum levels, and if they’re high, that means pumping may be necessary. Check for odors, slow drains, or pooling water around the drain field, which could indicate issues. Never enter the tank, as toxic gases can be fatal. All of that being said, a professional inspection is safer and more thorough.

Your septic tank naturally contains the beneficial bacteria it needs to function, so you typically don't need to add more. However, if you wish to replenish the bacteria, you can use natural methods. For example, you can add three overripe tomatoes to your garbage disposal or flush 1/4 ounce of active yeast down the toilet every three months. While store-bought septic enzymes and chemicals are available, many experts consider them unnecessary and potentially harmful. The most effective way to maintain a healthy bacteria population is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill the good bacteria in your system.

Perc rates vary dramatically, and a good perc rate could be anything from 5 minutes per inch of drainage to 60 minutes per inch. The lower the number, the faster your system will drain and the more effective it will be. A 60-minute-per-inch drain rate is the highest number considered to be good, or even allowable, draining.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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