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CALGARY & AREA SEPTIC SERVICES EMERGENCIES

Residential Septic Tank or Acreage Septic Systems Emergencies

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 What to Do in A Septic tank pump out Emergency?
Like any other product, a septic tank and field system only lasts a certain length of time before it fails, so it is always best to prepare for a worst-case scenario. When you worry about septic tank cost you need to know that prevention is key to saving money and preventing septic problems from arising. However, should you experience the need for an emergency septic tank cleaner, keep our number on hand.
 
What if I Have A Septic tank full?
Do not panic, now matter how bad the problem may seem, you can always call in an expert to help fix the issue quickly. Just keep in mind, this is not a problem to ignore, as a failed septic system could expose your family to viruses and pathogens caused by the seepage. If the septic tank heater freezes, or when you need septic tank repairs in Alberta; call us, we can help!
 
Pay Attention to The Warning Signs
If you know what to look for you will see the warning signs as to when your septic system is about to fail. This allows you to take action and avoid needing emergency septic services. The first sign that something is wrong is a septic tank smell. So if you perceive a strange odor get that Emergency septic tank service near me help you need.

Here Are A Few Other Septic Problem Warning Signs to Look Out For:

  • Showers that drain slowly
  • A gurgling sound in the pipes
  • Septic odors coming from the drainfield area, especially afte rain or heavy water use
  • Water back up in the house or basement
  • Septic tank backup
  • Standing water
 
If it has been a number of years since you had your septic system inspected and if you answer is yes to the question, "Does shower water go into septic tank?" It is definitely time to look for a qualified Septic tank supplier to come and inspect your system and perform a Septic tank repair Septic tanks Alberta process for you.
 
 
Preventative Steps to Take
To prolong the life of your septic system, it is critical that you only use as much water as you need. Too much water is a primary reason for septic system failure. You should also avoid using septic tank additives as these offer more harm than good.
Avoid paving over the area or parking on top of the septic system. Try to keep excess rain water off the area to prevent flooding of the drain field. Install inspection ports, septic system alarm and septic tank lid risers.
 
Emergency
If you do have a sewage backup, lift up the septic tank lid and inspect the water level. If it is noticeably higher, be sure to give us a call. Prevent backups by getting your tank pumped every couple of years. This will give you a chance to see issues that need fixing.

Repair or Replace Septic system tanks?

If your residential or acreage septic tanks fail you need to decide on either a Septic tank pump replacement or decide to fix the issues. But figuring out how to put in a septic tank is not something you want to do at this point. It is complicated and takes specialized tools. Instead, you need a septic tank maintenance specialist who can determine the issue that is occurring, look at the septic tank cleanout pipe, and inspect the septic tank heater to find the culprit of the problem. Yes, there are signs you can look for yourself. For instance, you might know that standing water and sewage is often the result of a broken pipe. You may even be able to fix the septic tank cleanout pipe. However, different septic systems have different needs. For instance, a more advanced peat moss septic systems may require further septic system maintenance or a septic tank filter, a septic tank heater or other part replacements.
 
If your drainfield is completely damaged, then you will need a system replacement. Even then you will need to consider the septic tank size and whether you want to buy a septic tank with filter.
 
Believe us, this is not a project where you can just Google "How to put in a septic tank" and do it yourself. Even though you want to save on septic tank installation costs, doing it yourself will end up costing you more. You will probably fail to get what you need.
 
Our best advice is to do whatever you can to avoid a septic system emergency and call us for regular septic cleaning and inspection every year. And if you want to buy a new septic tank pump replacement, give us a call, we can help you find the best septic tank price including installation for your budget. We can help you find a quality septic tank with filter at a price you can afford.