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Broken Arrow Contracting
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Serving Plainview, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are AMAZING! Very friendly and professional. The hardest working guys Iâ ve ever seen. They installed a brand new septic system for us with a great price. Will not use anyone else! I highly recommend them!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
DRAIN EXPRESS
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Serving Plainview, TX and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Clogged Drains, washing machine overflow, backed up toilets, showers, tubs, sinks, main sewer line. Slow draining drains or just a child's toy flushed. We take care of it all. We can even handle the water damage that results from any such occurrences. We have water remediation and insurance claims specialist on staff. 24/7 365 days a year Emergency specialist on call at a price you can afford. 30 day guarantee. if we can't get you flowing again then we don't charge.

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Broken K Construction & Septic
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Serving Plainview, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We at Broken K Construction & Septic provide reliable construction and septic services in Big Spring, TX and the surrounding areas. Don't hesitate to contact us now!\n\nWe serve in Big Spring, TX, Forsan TX; Stanton TX; Coahoma Town TX; Garden TX; Ross TX; and the surrounding areas.\n\nSeptic System Service, Septic Tank Cleaning, Affordable Septic Pumping, Septic Tank Service, Septic Pumping Service\nGrease Trap, Demolition\n\nFor more information visit our website: https://septicsystemsvcbigspring.com/

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
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Serving Plainview, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Takes for ever to get a return a call. Also took a week to get someone out for repairs. They said they would reimburse me for septic repairs and it took over 3 months for that to happen."
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The average cost to replace a septic tank or install a new system is typically around $7,350, with a broader average range of $5,000 to $12,000. However, total project costs can vary widely, from $5,000 to as much as $22,500. Key factors influencing the price include the size and type of the septic system, the tank material, and the size of your house.

It's important to distinguish between the cost of the tank itself and the cost of the entire system installation, which is significantly more. For the tank alone, costs vary by size:

  • A tank for a one-bedroom house typically costs $500 to $900.

  • A 1,000-gallon tank, suitable for most one- to three-bedroom homes, costs between $900 and $1,500.

  • A tank for a five- or six-bedroom home generally costs $1,200 to $1,600.

Drain fields often include three to five trenches that are 18 to 24 inches deep. The pipes connecting the drain field to the septic tank will be placed between 12 and 18 inches deep, and the field as a whole will be about 100 feet long.

There are a few signs that you might notice if your drain field is bad. For starters, if you see standing water or soggy grass above your drain field, it could mean that it isn’t working correctly. Or, if your yard smells like sewage, it could also indicate that there’s a problem with your drain field. Repairing a drain field costs an average of $2,000 to $15,000.

A household of four can easily fill a 1,000-gallon septic tank within a week. It may be 10 to 14 days for smaller households. But the reason why you don't need weekly pumping is because the tank's contents eventually reach the overflow pipe. They flow down this pipe to the absorption area whenever water is used in your home. The tank keeps working at this full level until it's pumped again.

Adding a thin layer of dirt over a septic drain field is fine, especially if soil erosion has occurred. However, adding too much dirt can compact the soil, reducing the drain field’s ability to absorb and filter wastewater properly. Avoid using heavy clay soil, as it can prevent proper drainage. Instead, use a light layer of topsoil and plant grass to help with soil stability.

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