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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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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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SW WOOD LLC
5.0(
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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

"The technician emptied the freezer, which was in the basement, to work on the part that needed repair. Then he neglected to put anything back into the freezer, including a turkey I had bought for Christmas and a rack of ribs. Two days after he left, I went out of town for two weeks. The turkey actually exploded and spewed its liquid all over everything, which had to be discarded. I let AHS know and they couldn't even bother to call me or follow up on this. I'm considering not renewing my contract with them because of the quality (or lack thereof) of many of the providers they send."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Vermont Precision Contracting
4.9(
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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

Yes, a bigger well pump can increase water pressure—up to a point. If you currently have a well pump of 8 GPM, you might notice a pressure boost when you go up to 10 GPM. However, overshooting significantly (going up to 15 GPM for an 8 GPM home) can strain your well system and result in things like burst pipes that can decrease your water pressure and make for costly repairs.

A septic system can fail for various reasons, and most commonly, excessive water use or sudden surges in wastewater can overwhelm the system's capacity. Neglecting regular maintenance, like tank pumping and inspections, can also lead to clogs, leaks, and eventual breakdowns. Other issues that lead to failure include age-related wear and tear, root infiltration, improper disposal of non-biodegradable materials or chemicals into the system, unsuitable soil conditions, physical damage, and even environmental factors like flooding or soil erosion.

The size of your septic tank plays a role in determining the proper size of the drain or leach field. As a general rule, you should have 1 square foot of drain field size per gallon of septic tank capacity. However, you could install a leach field that’s as much as 2.5 square feet per gallon of septic tank capacity. Most professionals determine the right septic tank size and drain field size by the number of bedrooms in the house. A three-bedroom house needs a minimum 1,000-gallon septic tank, for example.

To keep roots from growing into a septic tank. However, there are other steps you can take if existing tree roots are getting close to your septic tank. For one, you can install root barriers, which physically block roots from reaching your septic tank. You can also use chemical solutions in your yard or plumbing system to deter root growth.

A septic tank riser features a base ring that you need to install flush to the opening of the septic tank. After thoroughly cleaning the opening of the tank, fit the base ring over the opening and use a butyl sealant rope to create an airtight seal with the tank’s rim. Cut the riser rings to the appropriate height and stack them on the base ring. Then, install the riser lid. This task might be taken on by an experienced DIYer, but you should always call a septic tank professional if you are unsure of your skills.

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