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BP's Excavation, Logging and Trucking
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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
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Taplins Septic Pumping Service and Repair
5.0(
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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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
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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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SW WOOD LLC
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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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J Allard Fire and Security
5.0(
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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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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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Ray LaPerle Construction
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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
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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 20 years experience, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, with drain clearing, sewer and septic work. We have 24 hour availability and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. \n

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Hogan Excavating LLC
4.8(
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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 questions, answered by experts

A shallow-well pump can pull water up to 25 feet deep. A deep-well pump can pull water up to 90 feet deep. A deep-well submersible pump can pull water up to 300 feet deep. Make sure to consult a pro to find out how deep your well is and get the right pump for your needs.

A properly installed and maintained septic drain field (also known as a leach field) can last up to 50 years, though the average is around 20 years. However, factors like poor soil conditions, heavy usage, or improper maintenance can significantly shorten its lifespan to 15-20 years.

To extend the life of your drain field:

  • Schedule Regular Inspections: Have the entire septic system, including the drain field, inspected every two to five years to catch problems early.

  • Protect the Area: Avoid driving heavy vehicles or placing heavy structures over the drain field. Plant only grass or other lightweight vegetation with shallow roots over the area.

  • Maintain the Septic Tank: Proper care of the septic tank, including regular pumping and avoiding harmful chemicals, prevents strain on the drain field.

Be aware of signs of failure, such as strange odors, standing water, or unusually lush grass over the field, which indicate your system may need professional attention.

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.

There should be a red button or an on/off switch on or in your box. Press the button or flip the switch, then turn it back on by doing the same action again. If this doesn’t work, reset the breakers inside the box by flipping them off and back on again. After this, your alarm should stay off if there’s nothing wrong with your system. However, if the alarm is still sounding and there’s still a red light on, it’s time to call a pro for a diagnosis.

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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