Septic and Drain Services

Septic and drain services are composed of a number of different tasks. Essentially, anything that has to do with the removal of wastewater and other hazardous materials from your property is under the purview of a septic and drain services company. You might consider these contractors glorified plumbers. Probably the most common septic and drain service is septic tank pumping and inspections. However, many companies also offer other services including portable toilet rentals, severely clogged drains and drainage systems, garbage disposal repair, among others.

Septic Tank Pumping and Inspection
Most homeowners know that their septic tanks need to be pumped every year or two. One of the best things you can do your septic system is to hire a septic and drain service contractor who can professionally inspect the condition of your septic tank when it's pumped. More than just a tank pumping, this inspection can identify problems with your septic tank baffles (the most common cause of failure in septic systems). Corrosion, cracking or rusting is common after a number of years of septic service and early identification will prevent complete failure than can cost you thousands of extra dollars.

Periodically, you should also have your contractor run a dye test on your septic system. This will give you an overall evaluation of how your system is working. This may sound like a lot, but giving your septic system proper maintenance and care can greatly extend its life, reduce the risk of failure, and help protect your property and local ecosystem.

Portable Toilet Rental
Portable toilets work almost like mini, temporary septic systems. You probably think of portable toilets as a purely commercial enterprise but, septic and drain service companies frequently offer this service when septic systems fail. Portable toilet rentals are also a good idea if you're thinking about having a home wedding or other large gathering where you don't necessarily want people trampling through your house or where you don't want guests waiting on just one or two available restrooms.

Hiring a Septic and Drain Service Contractor
Septic and drain services aren't something you want to mess around with. You should hire a contractor with the same due process as any other major home improvement contractor. Relying on a shady contractor for your septic services can end up costing you the same amount of money as a bathroom remodel. Using ServiceMagic to find a prescreened professional can give the peace of mind that the person coming to your home to do some of the dirtiest and most important home maintenance is going to have the necessary expertise and professionalism that you need and deserve.