Septic System Services
- Septic Inspections
- Riser Install
- Alarm / Emergency Response
- Repair
- Septic System Locating
- Cleaning
- Septic Pumping
- Trouble Shooting
Septic Inspections: are $110 this includes filing the report with the county and digging up to 1 foot anything over 1 foot will be an additional charge (most tanks are only about 1 foot deep).
At the time of inspection, I take measurements of the solids in the tank to determine if it needs pumping. If the measurements warrant the tank needing to be pumped, I can refer you to a good, honest septic pumper.
Types of Septic Systems
- Standard Gravity
- Pump to Gravity
- Pressure Distribution
- Sand Filter
- Sand Mound
- Alternative / Proprietary / Aerobic / ATU systems
- Tank Locating and Drain Field Locating done with Electronic Equipment
Clark County Inspection Frequency
- Gravity and Pump to Gravity = Every 3 years
- Pressure Distribution = Every 2 years
- Sand Mound, Sand Filter or any system that uses a sand media = Annual
- Aerobic = Annual
Cowlitz County Inspection Frequency
- Gravity and Pump to Gravity = Every 3 years
- Pressure Distribution = Annual
- Sand Mound, Sand Filter or any system that uses a sand media = Annual
- Aerobic = Annual
Alarm / Emergency Response
Effluent Filter Cleaning
Drain Field Cleaning
Locating
Things not to put into your Septic System
Septic Additives: not needed. We have all the bugs our septic system needs in our own natural bacteria coming from our gut.
Powdered Soap: try using a low-sudsing liquid soap.
Excess Toilet Paper: kids are the worst at this so try and keep an eye on the amount they use. There are a couple brands out there to avoid, too. Through my experience, I know that they do not break down and lead to more frequent pumping. Call me and I will tell you which brands to avoid.
Flushable Wipe / Baby Wipes: I know it says flushable, but they aren’t. They have trouble breaking down and tend to lead to more frequent pumping of the tank.
Medications: they can kill the good bacteria in your septic system
Excess Bleach: it can kill the good bacteria in your septic system
Water Softener Drain: This should not be tied into your septic system. The salt can kill the good bacteria in the system. It is a good idea to use water softeners in a separate drain.