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SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

Everything in your home needs care and maintenance, and that includes your septic system.

 

Caring for your septic means scheduling regular drain cleaning, septic tank cleaning, and pump outs to promote septic system health and longevity. It also helps to prevent potential back-ups and avoid any expensive maintenance issues. Your tank will function better and you won’t have to worry about strange smells in your home or contaminated water. You'll also get regular snapshots of your overall septic system health. 

 

The Connecticut Department of Public Health recommends cleaning your septic tank every three to five years, though this can be adjusted based on tank size and individual household usage. For example, a family of seven will need more frequent pump outs that someone living alone.

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ADB Construction & Septic provides our customers with service reminders when they are due for a cleaning. We also provide 24 hour a day emergency support for any septic troubles that may arise. Our fleet of large capacity septic tankers can handle the service of any residential and commercial septic system, including schools, apartment complexes, and restaurants.

ADB Septic Vehicle

WHY DO YOU NEED TO CLEAN A SEPTIC TANK?

After doing your laundry, flushing your toilet, or cleaning your utensils, all the solid waste and water go to your septic tank. The water floats and is directed to a drain field while the solid waste sinks and remains in your septic tank. 

 

The solid matter slowly turns into sludge and begins to pile up. If you do not get septic system experts to pump the sludge out, it will overflow into your yard and can cause a strong odor.

WHAT CAUSES SEPTIC TANK ODOR?

If the venting systems are blocked, the tank is full, or the drains are clogged, there will be an odor. A tank odor is not just unpleasant – it can even be hazardous. Septic tank fumes can be toxic to breathe in and have even been known to cause explosions.  

SIGNS YOUR SEPTIC TANK IS GETTING FULL

If you are a property owner, you should pay close attention to the following signs of the septic tank getting full. Some of those signs are:

 

  • Very healthy grass around your septic tank

  • Strong odors emanating from your drain pipes, such as the sink and laundry machine

  • Your pipes are still draining slowly after having your drains unclogged

  • Presence of water around the septic tank

WHY DO I NEED TO PUMP OUT MY TANK?

The main reason to regularly pump out your septic tank is tank overload. The way a septic tank works is for heavier substances to sink to the bottom while liquids on top flow out into pipes in your drainfield. As the heavy substances sit, they form a layer of sludge. If not pumped out, the sludge layer can get too high and enter the pipes in your drainfield. This can lead to clogged pipes, an overloaded system, and a really smelly lawn.

WHEN NOT TO GET A PUMP OUT

RAIN OR FLOODING

If your property was flooded from a recent hurricane, storm or river overflow, pumping out your septic tank could cause unexpected problems.

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HISTORIC HOME PURCHASE

If you're purchasing a historic home that hasn't had an updated system, make sure to do a septic inspection prior to a pump out in case of age-related decay.

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PRIOR TO SELLING

If you're in the process of selling your house, getting your tank pumped can prevent buyers from having a valid septic inspection and test.

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Forget to get your tank pumped out?
We're available 24/7 for emergency calls.

WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK

We have extensive experience with both scheduled and emergency septic tank cleaning. Our services include:

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  • EXPERIENCED, KNOWLEDGEABLE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

  • COMPLETE PUMPING OF THE SEPTIC TANK, INCLUDING BOTH COMPARTMENTS WHEN NECESSARY

  • CLEANING OF FILTERS WHEN APPLICABLE

  • VISUAL INSPECTION OF ALL BAFFLES, AND GENERAL TANK CONDITION

  • TESTING FLOW FROM HOUSE TO SEPTIC TANK

  • BACKFILL WORK AREA & APPLY GRASS SEED

  • DETAILED PUMP OUT REPORTS WITH DIAGRAM AVAILABLE FOR EMAIL TO CUSTOMER

 

Additional septic tank services include:

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  • RISER INSTALLATION

  • BAFFLE REPAIR

  • SEPTIC SYSTEM LOCATING

  • DRAIN CLEANING

  • HIGH PRESSURE JETTING

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