There is nothing worse than discovering a septic system has failed. Often there are signs well in advance of the time the lines from the house or business stop draining or even back up into the home or workplace.
While the services of any septic pumping companies will be competitive, there are some ways that rural or urban property owners can help to lower the price of the service. By catching problems early and using good septic system maintenance routines, it is possible to prevent emergency pumping situations, which will allow you to budget for the basic services without paying holiday, evening or weekend call out rates.
Calling Septic Pumping Companies
If you cannot remember or do not have any information on when the septic tank was last pumped, it is a good idea to call around and get prices from septic pumping companies in your area.
Most professionals recommend septic tanks in typical households be pumped every two to three years. For large families with smaller tanks, the need may be greater, while for small families, couples or singles, it may be possible to extend the pumping time frame.
However, at any time if the plumbing system in the home or the commercial building seems to be slowing down with toilets, sinks and drains not draining quickly, it is time to consider having the system pumped. A good guideline is if all or most drains are slowing down, it is more likely to be a septic problem as opposed to a blockage in the plumbing to a single drain.
By completing regular septic pumping maintenance, it is possible to avoid a costly septic field and system backup. These often create challenges to get close to the tank to pump, particularly if there is significant saturation of the ground around the tank.
