Frequently Asked Questions
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In NC it is recommended a tank is pumped every 3-5 years although necessity may vary depending on house size and occupants in the house.
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To avoid a locating fee, we recommend home owners go to their county health department. Once in contact, they can request the install permit from when it was installed. This will show the location of the tank and entire system.
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Toilet paper is the only septic safe thing to be flushed down. Anything else will struggle to break down and cause issues in the system. No wipes, even the flushable ones are not flushable.
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We do our best to charge a flat rate, although sometimes the job requires extra fees. We always show the homeowner what is going on before we need to charge an extra service.
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We charge up to 1250 gallons for residential, and an extra fee to dig past a certain point.
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If you wait until you have an issue then you’ve already waited too long. Septic tank pumping is required to take pressure off of your leach field. A leach field replacement can cost more than $10,000.