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
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
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
A slow draining shower, a toilet that makes noise when flushed, or an area of ground where it is always damp can be indicators that a septic system has reached capacity. However, these symptoms could also indicate some other type of plumbing problem, so do not panic. The early indicator gives you time to cut … Read more
Many of the problems that occur with septic systems will provide you with advance warnings (e.g., slow draining) before they develop into a yard flooding, or sewage backing up into your house. Other potential indicators of possible septic system problems include odors; gurgling sounds in your pipes; wet patches on your lawn; or when water … Read more
There is an “invisible” traffic light within your septic system known as a baffle. This is just another way of saying that it determines what items remain in the tank, and which ones leave the tank. As long as your baffle is functioning properly, you likely will not even be aware of its presence. If … Read more
The septic tank smell problems can be as frightening as having your home turn on you. Things appear normal one moment and you smell “rotten eggs” in your bath room, or that strange yard odor appears the next. Worry starts to creep into your mind regarding cost for repair, the health of your family, and … Read more
Does your septic system have a faint sour smell? You aren’t alone. Many homeowners reach for baking soda septic tank treatment and wonder if it actually helps, or if it is a myth. Here is the honest answer. Baking soda can help a little with odors and ph balance. It is mild, inexpensive, and easy … Read more