Are You Seeing Signs of a Septic System Emergency?

Have you noticed your drains slowing down?

Does the grass over your drainfield look a bit squishy?

Those might be warning signs that a very unpleasant disaster is about to happen to your home. A malfunctioning septic system can be messy, unhealthy, and expensive to repair or replace. Identifying a problem as soon as possible could mean the difference between a problem that can be repaired, and one requiring an entire replacement system. Knowing the signs is key to early detection.

LaChance Brothers Excavating has been providing emergency septic services in Northville and the surrounding areas since 1956. We’re family run, and we’ll treat you like family.

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Do You Need Emergency Septic Service in the Northville Area?

 

You might need emergency septic service if you notice any of the following:

• A bad odor around your drainfield, especially after rain
• Gurgling in your pipes or drains
• Slow drains
• Plumbing backups, sewage backing up into your home
• Water backing up into your basement
• A soggy drainfield

Those are all signs that your septic system is failing or has failed. Ignoring them can lead to extensive and expensive damage. As soon as you notice signs your septic system may be in trouble, call LaChance Brothers Excavating. You need professional help to assess the problem and help you find a timely resolution. 

LaChance Brothers Excavating has been providing emergency septic services in Northville and the surrounding areas since 1956.

Learn more on our website!

Don't Wait to Schedule Your Septic System Service

Building supplies like vinyl, wood, metals like steel and copper, and plastic are in short supply right now. This hurts the construction and home improvement businesses, including septic system services like installation, repair, and replacement. Many septic tanks are made from plastic, and most of the pipes used to connect the system are PVC.

Here at LaChance Brothers Excavating, we’ve noticed the lack of supplies as well as the unbelievable price increases in the materials we use. Experts believe the trend will continue through 2021. If you need a new or replacement septic system, call now — before prices rise again. 

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Post-COVID Materials Shortages Affect Septic System Services

During the height of the pandemic, many families tackled home improvement projects as a way to stay busy and productive while homebound. Now, moving into the recovery phase of the pandemic, low interest rates are keeping the building and renovation trend alive. On one hand, this is great news!

On the other hand, many businesses are still struggling to recover from the pandemic, which: 

• Put many suppliers out of business
• Caused manufacturing shutdowns 
• Created staffing shortages
• Interrupted the supply chain 
• Caused shipping delays

The demand for construction is growing faster than the business world is recovering. What does this mean for your septic system services like installation and repair?

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How to Avoid Septic System Failure

Can’t remember the last time you got your septic system pumped?

Want to avoid costly repairs?

Septic system failures are among the most preventable home mishaps. Here are two ways you can reduce the risk of failure:

1. Pump your septic tank regularly ‒ We can’t stress this enough! Regular septic tank pumping can keep your septic system clean and working properly. If not pumped regularly, sewage can build up and flood your drainfield or even flood back into your home. Repairs on the entire septic system can cost $5,000- $60,000. Routine septic pumping service is around $300-500. 
   
   Save your money and avoid repairs by getting your septic tank pumped every 2-3 years.
   
   
2. Use less water ‒ All the water you use enters your septic tank. Your septic system needs time to treat this wastewater and then release it into the drainfield. If too much water enters the tank at one time, it can put stress on the septic system and potentially cause flooding. Spreading out heavy water activities like dishes and laundry over multiple days can reduce stress on the system.

By following these tips, you’ll improve the health of your septic system. For more tips on septic system health, visit our website!

Tips to Keep Your Septic System Healthier

Is your toilet flushing slowly?

Are you noticing more clogs in your sinks?

Everything you put down the toilet or drain doesn’t really go away. It sits in your septic tank, and if these items are harmful to the septic system, they can cause harm to your lawn and home. 

Flushing certain items like cat litter, tissues, cigarette butts, or hair can damage your septic system. Feminine hygiene products and wet wipes should never go down the toilet, even if they say they’re flushable. They can clog your system and lead to blockages. 

In the kitchen, food items like egg shells, coffee grounds, and produce stickers should never go down the drain or garbage disposal. Also avoid pouring dairy down the drain because it will not decompose, due to the lack of air. Grease will harden in your pipes and create clogs. Chemicals shouldn’t be flushed or drained either, because they harm the system’s natural bacteria that breaks down waste.

By following these tips, you’ll improve the health of your septic system. For more tips on septic system health, visit our website!

How Do You Know When Your Septic Tank is Too Full?

When a septic system can’t hold any more waste, the wastewater starts to back up into the house or pool above the septic field. This can have unpleasant and expensive effects on your septic system. When a septic tank is too full, you might notice:  

• Slow draining sinks and toilet
• Soggy or lush spots in the yard 
• Sewage odor
• Sewage backup in your house 

Getting your septic tank pumped regularly can help you avoid those unpleasant consequences – and save money on repairs or replacement later.

LaChance Brothers Excavating can help. Visit our website to learn more!