Services & Solutions
Septic Inspections
Our septic inspections include locating the septic tank and all the components. We take pride in our work and we respect your property. We carefully cut the grass in puzzle pieces and put it back together the best we can. We will open both ends of the septic tank, and we will measure the solids level of the septic tank to determine if it needs to be pumped. We open the distribution box and run water through the system to ensure all the drain lines are working properly. We also draw a map of the system location including the location of the drain lines. We take pictures of everything and identifying them in a PowerPoint presentation so you know exactly what you are looking at.
Essential Parts of a Septic Inspection Locating the Tank; if you’re not sure where exactly your septic tank is located, this will understandably be the first step of the process. The inspector will need to access the tank and all of its components, including the drain field. If you know where your tank is, you can potentially save a significant amount of time and make the process go much more smoothly. If you weren’t told when you bought your home, the county records office will likely be able to help, or your septic company will follow the pipes from your home.
Determining Whether Pumping Is Necessary; most septic tanks need to be pumped every three to five years. This is essential for maintenance, as it removes solids that have built up in the tank over time and prevents backups or overflows. If you’re new to your home or not sure when your last pumping service was, an inspector should be able to quickly tell when this service will be necessary based on the fullness of the tank.
Evaluating Components; the septic inspector will also check out the various parts of a septic system, from effluent filters to the drain field, to see if any repairs or maintenance is necessary. If they notice leaks, clogs, or other issues, they may recommend fixes like replacing broken pipes or cleaning off filters periodically. An inspector that also offers maintenance and repair service should be able to rectify these issues on-site or schedule another visit quickly.
Hydro-Jetting
Why do we recommend Hydro-Jetting? In the world of septic systems we recommend hydro jetting when the outflow of water has stopped or is flowing slowly. This is when we recommend this process. We need to know if the pipes that are conveying water from point A to point B are open and free of clogs. In normal operating systems the water flows in and then flows out without any backing up.
Hydro-Jetting Process: The tool in the right hands can tell if the 4” corrugate pipe is blocked or crushed. If its hits a clog, then we work it to hopefully cut through the clog. The reason I say hopefully is that some clogs are so tight we might need to dig down to the area and open the pipe and determine how bad the clog is. We want to find clogs and work through them and have a result of flow again from one end to the other meaning the septic trench pipe is now open.
Hydro jetting as maintenance: Like the septic tank that needs to be maintained like pumping, the septic drain lines that go out into the yard need cleaning. The pipes that are in the septic trench have holes at the bottom so the septic water can leak out into the gravel that’s surrounds the pipe. The water goes out of the bottom of the pipe into the rocks and seeps into the soil around the trench walls.
Hydro-Jetting Equipment: A commercial pressure washer machine. This machine works more on volume of water instead of psi or pressure. Pressure cuts while volume flushes.
A special hose with a tip. This tip has very small holes usually one hole at the tip which does the forward cutting and 3 to 4 holes facing backwards. The holes facing backwards job is to flush debris back and thrust the hose forward.
Hydro jetting is a bold trouble shooting tool. It is not a fix or a repair; it is a maintenance process for the system. If the hydro jettier does not find any clogs that help increase the out flow and the pipes are open, then it may be time to possibly contacting the county environmental health department.
More Solutions & Services
Septic Drain Line Replacement
To help better serve, we are now including septic drain line replacements to our list of services we can provide!
System Locate
We will locate the septic system and all of its components including the drain field. Will provide you a detailed drawing, showing the location, that will also include measurements (ex: house to the septic tank).
Root Treatment
We can install an access port into the distribution box that will allow you to pour in copper sulfate or other root treatments that will prevent and kill roots as maintenance.
Trouble Shooting & System Checks for Septic Issues
Distribution Box Replacement
Root and Clog Removal
Septic Tank & Distribution Box Lid Replacements