If you’ve recently purchased a new home, or if you need to arrange for routine septic maintenance, you will most likely be asked one (simple) question: “Where is the location of my septic tank?” While some buried septic tanks may have visible access lids on top of them, many other septic tanks will have their … Read more
Inspecting your home’s septic system is like inspecting your car’s oil. Both inspections are designed to identify issues with the vehicle before it breaks down. As a homeowner who has a septic system in their home, I recommend that you treat the septic system inspection as part of your normal maintenance routine for your home. … Read more
The overall average septic tank baffle replacement cost will range from $150.00 to $900.00 as of 2026. Most simple replacements are estimated at $300.00 to $600.00 depending on accessibility of the tank and number of baffles needing to be replaced. More complex jobs that require deep digging into the ground, removal of the contents of … Read more
Your drainfield is probably the most critical component of your entire septic system. The liquid that comes out of the septic tank goes into your drainfield where the groundwater filters and disperses it. When you overload your drainfield, whether due to compaction, flooding, root damage, etc., then your wastewater does not move as well as … Read more
A septic tank backup is a serious health concern and an expensive home repair. Water could be coming up through your toilet, sink, shower, tub, or floor drain. In addition, waste could show up in your yard where the septic tank or drain field are located. Stop using water immediately. Do not flush the toilet, … Read more
If your home uses a septic system, regular pumping is one of the most important maintenance tasks you can schedule. Septic tanks collect wastewater from your home. Heavy solids sink to the bottom and form sludge. Grease and lighter materials float to the top and form scum. Bacteria break down some of the waste, but … Read more
Typically, a failing septic system will give advance warnings of its impending collapse. Initially, your drains may slow. Next, your toilets may begin to gurgle. Then, you might notice an area in your yard becoming soggy or an unusual amount of growth in one area (usually green). At first, these signs your septic system is … Read more
When pink slime shows up in your bathroom, it is likely an unwanted surprise. Pink slime could show up in the toilet bowl, around the sink drain, in the shower, or on damp areas of grout. Most homeowners believe that the pink slime they see is “pink sludge” coming out of their septic system. In … Read more
A septic drainfield is one of the two major components of an on-site (septic) system; the other being the septic tank. The function of the drainfield is to treat and disperse effluent from the septic tank. Homeowners are often aware of the location of their septic tank. However, many do not have knowledge about either … Read more
How Often Should You Pump a Septic Tank? Most septic tanks should be inspected every one to three years and pumped about every three to five years, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A good general rule for this system would be helpful; however, there will always be some homes that require additional pumping. … Read more