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BP's Excavation, Logging and Trucking
3.8(
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over fifteen years of experience, the professionals at BP's Excavation, Logging and Trucking are the full service septic and excavation contractors you can trust to get the job done right! No job too big, no job too small! Call now for a free estimate!

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Taplins Septic Pumping Service and Repair
5.0(
2
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Taplin Septic Service and Repair, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's cleaning, pump out, or repair we can take care of all of your septic system needs. We look forward to working with you!

Response time6 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
2
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Experience Earth moving Satisfaction on your next project!\nWe are local, friendly, honest, diligent, and responsive. \nProfessional, experienced, and just plain good at what we do.\nFrom Maine to Massachusetts, and all over our home state of VT \nour team has been building infrastructure for almost 3 decades.\nCheck out our project photos!

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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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SW WOOD LLC
5.0(
2
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."
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BP Wastewater Services of VT - Facebook
5.0(
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very impressed with this company. Emmanuel came to our home, he was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, cared about quality work and wasn’t leaving until he got our problem to a good spot. He cleaned the septic, and dug up the filter cover which was seized up. He had a new one on his truck and had to bust up the old one to get it out. He found no filter, but found a clog in the line going away from the septic tank. He sucked that clog out and knew there was probably another one. He set us up for that repair to be done soon as well. We are having a cover put over this area too. That will be done soon too. He explained how the system works , then told me what they would need to do to correct our problem, which was to run a camera and probably clear another clog out to prevent our system from certain backup problems. I am just so impressed with the service Emmanuel did and how sweet he was. It’s nice to have an honest company who cares about the service that they do."
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"I just pay $75 you never know who's going to come out. They do everything electrical. Just about everything is covered except the septic tank. I had an air conditioner replaced. It went great, all I had to do was pay for the freon. He didn't charge e more than what was needed."
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+2

Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Vermont Precision Contracting
4.9(
8
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Vermont Precision Contracting 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ray LaPerle Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
J Allard Fire and Security
5.0(
5
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

J Allard LLC 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.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hogan Excavating LLC
4.8(
3
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Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks FAQs, answered by experts

Soda, coffee, and other soft drinks are highly acidic. This affects the pH in septic tanks, causing them to require more frequent pumping. However, a vast majority of people don't need to worry about septic system disruption. Pouring out the occasional flat soda doesn’t affect septic systems to the same degree as the high-volume dumping from restaurants and convenience stores.

You can cover a septic tank riser with dirt, but it’s not always the best idea. If you have a plastic riser and you bury it, you can easily lose track of it since you won’t be able to find it with a metal detector. Make sure to clearly note where your rise is in your yard so that you’re able to access it easily the next time you or a septic pro needs it. Don’t bury the cover too deep or you could place too much stress on it and make it too difficult to access in the future.

Most professionals recommend that a deep well pump shouldn’t run more than 10 hours consecutively before cycling off. Overworking the well pump beyond the recommended amount can prematurely wear out your pump and burn out the motor, which means replacing it more often than you otherwise should need to. Your well pump should also come with the manufacturer’s use and maintenance recommendations that are specific to the model.

For the most part, choosing between 30/50 psi and 40/60 psi is based on your water-pressure preference. However, it can also depend a little bit on your house—if you have older plumbing, a lower water pressure can be easier on the pipes (and a bit more gentle on your well pump). 

The lower 30/50 pressure is usually enough for a single-story home, but you may want 40/60 if you have multiple stories, as the extra pressure helps water flow smoothly up to the second floor.

Bladder and diaphragm well pressure tanks are usually pre-charged at the factory. Even so, it’s important to check the air pressure in the tank using a tire pressure gauge on the relief valve. The instruction manual usually calls for 28 psi. Use a hand pump to add more air or release some air from the tank to reach the desired number. Check the pressure periodically to see if you need to add more air to the tank.

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