I recently bought a house with a septic tank for the very first time. I thought I was prepared, but I really had no idea what I was getting into. Shortly after we moved in, the septic tank backed up. I had to call for emergency septic services to have it pumped and taken care of. That's when I learned that I had overlooked some of the signs that the tank needed to be emptied. I created this site to share my experience and the tips that I learned along the way. My goal is to help others avoid the same septic problems that I have dealt with.
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It is very important for you to make sure that you are keeping your home septic tank drain line in good shape. This way, the tank and line will last for as long as possible. To help you do just that, you will want to make sure that you are looking for signs that it is in need of repairs and then have those repairs one right away.
The Toilet Is Slow To Flush
When it comes to what can be flushed down the toilet, it should be restricted to water, waste, and septic safe toilet paper. Feminine hygiene products, baby wipes, and everything else should be placed in a waste basket because they can clog the septic drain lines. If there was even the smallest crack in the drain line, those items could become snagged on the crack and then begin to form a clog. Once the clog gets big enough, you will find that it is hard to get everything in the toilet to go down the drain. You will need a contractor to dig up that section of the drain line and repair it.
The Yard Is Soaking Wet
If you do not have the tank pumped as often as you should, you will eventually find a big mess in your yard. You might also find that the overflowing tank ended up with some cracks in its walls or in the drain line, which will require the assistance of a septic tank contractor to repair. If you just moved in and have not yet had the tank pumped, it might be a good idea to do that now. You can also request that the septic tank contractor also send a micro camera through the drain line all the way to the entrance of the tank. This will let them know if there is a need for drain line repair.
Get Small Problems Fixed Quickly
If you suspect that there is a crack or a complete break somewhere in the drain line or in the wall of the septic tank, you will need to get it repaired right away. The longer you wait to have the problem repaired, the worse the issue could become. Then, it will cost you a lot more money to have it fixed. Make sure that you are calling for an inspection of the entire system whenever you even just suspect that there might be a problem.
Always hire a reputable septic tank services contractor. To do that, check for online reviews and ask for recommendations of friends and family who also have septic tanks.
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