It’s vital to maintain your septic system to ensure the longevity of your investment. The goal of maintenance is to prevent any accumulation of solids that would block and build up in the tank, as well as any groundwater contamination. Households should set schedules to prevent the build up of solids in their tank. Proper servicing varies from one household to another, but you can ask your technician for advice on how often the system should be pumped.

*Pump & Clean Drains* – Regardless of preventative maintenance pumping, it’s inevitable that solids and other debris will collect within the drain pipes. High-pressure water jetting can help flush these pipes and eliminate any standing debris. This is recommended every five years.

*Install and clean the Effluent Filter* – The filter is a vital component of your drain field, which prevents solids from entering. Filters will need to be cleaned or replaced every time you service your tank.

Septic Inspection

The easiest way to keep yourself from spending time, stress, and money on your septic system is to make sure you get regular inspections. Without proper septic inspections, systems can develop serious flaws, and cost homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs and parts replacement. Receiving a professional inspection from McRae Excavating & Septic Ltd can help keep your septic system out of sight, out of mind, and out of your wallet.

Septic inspections are an important part of purchasing a new home and maintaining existing property. Making sure your septic system is properly maintained will protect the investment you made on your home by preventing complications that could lower property values. 

Septic inspections also keep system failures from endangering the health of your family and neighbors through leakage of disease-causing organisms. A professional inspection can also determine whether your tanks need to be pumped, avoiding a potentially messy and expensive backup. In the end, having a professional septic inspection just makes sense.