Learn more about how to be a good septic owner on our website.
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 cleaning in South Lyon.
Do you use biodegradable products?
Do you avoid using harsh cleaning products?
If you answered “Yes” to the above questions, then you’re on your way to being the best septic owner possible.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, there are 10 ways to be a good septic owner, including:
1. Having your system inspected every three years by a qualified professional.
2. Having your septic tank pumped every three to five years.
3. Avoiding pouring harsh chemicals down your drain.
4. Discarding non-degradable products in the trash instead of flushing them.
5. Keeping your cars parked away from your drainfield and tank.
6. Following your system manufacturer’s directions when using septic tank cleaners and additives.
7. Repairing leaks and using efficient fixtures to avoid overloading your system.
8. Maintaining plants and vegetation near your system to ensure roots don’t block your drains.
9. Using soap and detergent that are low-suds, biodegradable, and low or phosphate-free.
10. Preventing your system from freezing during cold weather by inspecting and insulating vulnerable pipes.
Learn more about how to be a good septic owner on our website.
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 cleaning in South Lyon.
Do you own a home that’s unoccupied for an extended period of time?
A rental home or vacation home may not receive the same level of regular maintenance and upkeep as primary residences, putting it at risk of damage from low temperatures, heavy snow and strong winds.
Frozen septic pipes are common in unoccupied homes when temperatures drop below freezing. Frozen pipes can cause blockages, leading to backups and damage to the septic system. In addition, the pressure from ice buildup can cause cracks and leaks in the septic tank, which can be costly to repair.
Learn more about how to prevent damage to your septic tank in unoccupied homes here.
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.
Do you own a home that’s unoccupied for an extended period of time?
To prevent damage, you should take several steps including:
1. Having your septic system inspected and maintained regularly to ensure it’s in good condition.
2. Avoid flushing items that can clog your septic system, such as diapers, wipes, and feminine hygiene products. These items can cause blockages and backups, which can exacerbate the effects of freezing temperatures on the system.
Learn more about how to prevent damage to your septic tank in unoccupied homes here.
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.
Are you getting your septic system pumped often enough?
Food waste is slowly digested by the good bacteria in your septic tank, which accumulates scum and sludge. If too much water enters your septic system, the tank will fill with solids, which can get pushed into the drain field and cause clogged pipes. Using a garbage disposal will increase how often you’ll need to get your septic system pumped to prevent clogging and reduce the risk of bacteria buildup.
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Never flush the following items down your toilet or pour them down a drain:
• Automotive fluids*
• Bandages and bandage wrappings
• Cleaning wipes of any kind
• Condoms
• Contact lenses
• Cotton balls and swabs
• Dental floss
• Disposable diapers
• Disposable gloves
• Facial tissue
• Face masks
• Fertilizers, wee2d killers and other yard chemicals*
• Mini or maxi pads
• Paint, solvents, sealants, and thinners*
• Paper towels
• Pet poop (including "flushable" cat litter)
• Poisons and hazardous waste*
• Sanitary napkins
• Tampons and tampon applicators
• Unused medications*
*Hazardous waste
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LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
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Flushing the wrong things down the toilet can:
• Clog your toilet or your pipes.
• Cause a sewer backup into your home or building.
• Damage the sewer system.
• Create blockages that release sewage into the environment.
Sewer backups into your home, business, or neighborhood are not only gross, but they can also be hazardous to your health and be costly to clean up.
Learn more about why you shouldn’t just flush anything, here!
LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
Find out if your septic system is failing by reading more here.
LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
A power outage may damage your septic system and make it unsafe. Always consult with a septic system service professional and follow these steps according to the NEHA:
Have questions about how to protect your septic system during a power outage? Learn more here.
LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
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Your septic system won’t run if you have a pressure distribution system or components that require electricity in order to operate. Wastewater will collect in the system during the power outage and must be treated and dispersed when power returns.
Have questions about how to protect your septic system during a power outage? Learn more here.
LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
It’s springtime and it’s time to get your septic tank checked if you plan on renting out your home this summer. The last thing you want to worry about is having a septic issue when renters stay. You should also advise your renters what they can and can’t put down the drain. They may be used to a different type of septic system and might not realize they can cause harm by tossing unusual things down the drain.
If you have a rental property, learn more about how you can avoid problems with your septic system here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
If you have a rental property, learn more about how you can avoid problems with your septic system here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about septic tank alarms and how you can resolve the issue here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
When your septic system is installed, you may have an alarm to warn you when something goes haywire. Once the alarm sounds, you should have 2 to 3 days before things start backing up in your house. You can mute the sound with many systems, there is often a light that will continue to flash. The danger of an imminent sewage backup is still very real, despite a silenced alarm.
Learn more about septic tank alarms and how you can resolve the issue here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
After being shut in all winter, what’s on your to-do list? Don’t forget to add servicing your septic tank to the list!
At every pump out, your professional septic tank cleaner should:
The above checklist focuses on the tank, but tells you very little about your drain field. Make sure your tank is properly maintained to lengthen the life of your drain field.
Find out what you need to know about cleaning your septic tank here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve served South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
The county recommends having your tank serviced every 3-5 years. Since COVID-19, home septic system use has increased by 70%. LaChance Brothers Excavating recommends you schedule your septic tank pumping every two years.
Find out what you need to know about cleaning your septic tank here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve served South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
If bacteria-saturated material ends up in your home, what should you do?
If you suspect trouble with your septic system, don’t wait to call us! Waiting too long could be disastrous for your septic system and your home. Sewage emergencies are messy, unhealthy for your family, and pricey. It’s not worth the risk of waiting.
Find out what could be causing the sewage leak in your home by continue reading here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
If bacteria-saturated material ends up in your home, what should you do?
We recommend having your septic tank pumped immediately by a professional. This will reveal one or more potential problems that are causing sewage to find its way into your house.
Find out what could be causing the sewage leak in your home by continue reading here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for in septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
Below 30 degrees it gets tougher as the material can freeze in the hose during the process. The hose provides a lot of cold surface area to promote freezing. Secondly, the valves on the truck can freeze. The valves are very precise with very close tolerances to prevent leaking. It only takes a drop or two of water to freeze the valves, then they won’t function.
Learn more about septic tank pumping during the winter here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for when it comes to septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
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Do you park your truck in a heated space overnight to prevent the hoses from freezing?
Learn more about septic tank pumping during the winter here.
Have questions about how to keep your septic system running at peak performance? LaChance Brothers Excavating has the experience you’re looking for when it comes to septic tank pumping for your South Lyon home. We’ve been serving South Lyon and the surrounding communities since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.
Learn more about how to care for your septic tank on our website!
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