What You Need to Know About Septic Tank Lid Safety

Is your septic tank damaged or missing a lid? 

Do you regularly inspect your septic system?

 

Accidents can happen – people can fall into septic tanks if you don’t take proper care.

 

Take these precautions to make sure no one accidentally falls into your septic tank, including:

• Know where your septic system lid is located.
• Routinely inspect the condition of the lid for hazards or problems.
• Keep the lid secure by repairing or replacing all damaged or missing parts.
• Use bolts, screws, or other locks to secure the lid and prevent easy access.
• Never drive or park vehicles on top of your septic system.
• Never leave an open lid unattended when inspecting or having your septic system pumped. 
• Teach your children that the septic tank lids shouldn’t be played on or opened.

Learn more about septic tank lid safety here.

Hire Professionals for Septic Tank Pumping in South Lyon

 

All septic systems require maintenance and work over their lifetime. Properly maintaining your system will keep it working properly and extend its lifetime. Contact us or call 248-962-3670 to schedule your septic tank pumping in South Lyon.

What Time of Year is Best to do a Perc Test?

The best time for a perk test is in the driest part of the year! This is usually towards the end of summer or the beginning of winter. This is the best time because the water table beneath the soil will be at the lowest point, and dry soil will absorb liquid more rapidly. However, if the soil is frozen or has recently absorbed a lot of rain/meltwater, percolation results will naturally be lower.

Learn more here about the best time to do a perk test.

Learn more here about the best time to do a perk test.

Don’t Waste Your Money – Schedule a Perk Test Today!

 

Whether you’re looking to schedule a soil perk test to determine whether you should invest in a property or you need to install a new septic system, give us a call to schedule a perk test for your Northville home today. At LaChance Brothers Excavating, you get the experience of three generations of excavating and septic work from a family-owned business. Contact us or call 248-962-3670 to schedule your perk test today!

When Do You Need a Perk Test?

If you’re replacing an old septic system or installing a new one, a perk test should be done to evaluate your property. If you’re debating whether to invest in a property where the structures will need a septic system, a perk test is also a good idea!

Perk tests help determine how long it takes for soil to absorb moisture in the ground. These tests allow, our septic tank specialists determine the best location to install your drain field. 

 

Learn more here about the best time to do a perk test.

Don’t Waste Your Money – Schedule a Perk Test Today!

 

Whether you’re looking to schedule a soil perk test to determine whether you should invest in a property or you need to install a new septic system, give us a call to schedule perk test for your Northville home today. At LaChance Brothers Excavating, you get the experience of three generations of excavating and septic work from a family-owned business. Contact us or call 248-962-3670 to schedule your perk test today!

Always Do Your Research When it Comes to Hiring a Professional for Septic Tank Pumping!

Don’t be in a rush to select the cheapest bid. Do your due diligence and ensure the contractor you select isn’t going to cut corners. Trust your gut and look out for potential scams and red flags. If a contractor is hard to reach and avoids your questions, you could be dodging a bullet.

LaChance Brothers Excavating has many online reviews with a 4.8-star rating on Google.

 

Learn more about avoiding septic tank pumping scams here.

 

Hire Professionals for Septic Tank Pumping in Northville

 

All septic systems require maintenance and work over their lifetime. Properly maintaining your system will keep it working properly and extend its lifetime. Contact us or call 248-962-3670 to schedule your septic tank pumping in Northville.

Avoid a Scam When it Comes to Septic Tank Pumping Service

Beware! If it sound to too good to be true, then it probably is!

If you’re getting a crazy-sounding deal on septic service, they may be cutting corners. 

 

Here are three foolproof ways to protect yourself against septic tank pumping scams:

 

1.     Is the company insured? 

2.     Are they using the right materials? 

3.     Don’t let the contractor scam you into things you don’t need .

 

Learn more about avoiding septic tank pumping scams here.

 

Hire Professionals for Septic Tank Pumping in Northville

 

All septic systems require maintenance and work over their lifetime. Properly maintaining your system will keep it working properly and extend its lifetime. Contact us or call 248-962-3670 to schedule your septic tank pumping in Northville.

What is a septic baffle?

What is a septic  baffle? Before we can answer this properly, we need to describe what the inside of your septic tank should look like if it’s in working order. Your septic tank should have three separate layers: a scum layer on top, a relatively clear water in the middle, and a sludge layer at the bottom. If any of these layers aren’t present, we must determine the cause. Most often, one of the septic tank baffles is missing or damaged and in need of repair.

Baffles are needed for your septic tank to perform properly. Raw sewage from your home is directed by the baffle downward into the middle zone of the septic tank. This means the effluent follows a tortuous path through the tank, which provides the necessary detention time for the larger solids to settle out.

 

Learn more about septic baffles here.

 

Whether you’re looking for an inspection to sell your home or for regular maintenance, give us a call to schedule septic tank pumping for your Northville home. At LaChance Brothers Excavating, you get the experience of three generations of excavating and septic work from a family-owned business. Schedule a full septic inspection including pumping the tank at the time of inspection with LaChance Brothers Excavating. We can’t wait to work with you! 

 

What’s the Function of a Septic Tank Baffle?

You may be baffled when it comes to properly maintaining your septic system. Our goal is to make sure you’re as educated as possible about your septic tank. 

The outlet baffle keeps solids on the surface from entering the septic field.  It's a pipe that aims downward into your tank allowing mostly water flowing into the field.  

 

Learn more about septic baffles here.

 

Whether you’re looking for an inspection to sell your home or for regular maintenance, give us a call to schedule septic tank pumping for your Northville home. At LaChance Brothers Excavating, you get the experience of three generations of excavating and septic work from a family-owned business. Schedule a full septic inspection including pumping the tank at the time of inspection with LaChance Brothers Excavating. We can’t wait to work with you!