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Septic System Installation Services In St Cloud

Septic System Installation Services In St CloudAre you moving into a newly built home? Or do you live in a home that has an old septic system that is giving you problems? If you need a new septic system, the team at Custom Septic can help. We think about your sewage system, so you do not have to! We provide septic system installation services to residents all over Minnesota and we have been in business for more than twenty years. We have remained true to our mission throughout all of those years

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Septic And Sewer Systems: A Homeowner’s 101

Septic And Sewer Systems: A Homeowner’s 101While water systems are oftentimes pre-determined, leaving homeowners without a choice, cities and towns all over the state have been running new sewer lines in hopes of extending a public sewer system to residents. For many, this becomes an opportune time to switch a septic system over to public sewer systems. But ensure you have knowledge of both options and how they can each impact your home sewage. If you’re committed to making the change from a septic system to sewer water in your Minnesota home, look to Custom Septic for all the information you need to make an educated decision and make a timely conversion.

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Building Decks And Patios Around Septic Systems

Building Decks And Patios Around Septic SystemsAs Minnesota deals with the winter, many may already have their eyes set on the warmer days of Spring and Summer. What would be better than an early morning cup of coffee out on the patio? Or sitting around a fire on the patio in the evening?… that patio that you’ve been wanting to build but just haven’t gotten done yet. Consider the location of both your septic tank and drain fields before planning out the exact dimensions of that new patio or deck.

Minnesota Residential Building Code requires that building permits be obtained before the construction of any porch. Part of the permit’s approval will depend on the survey/detailed site plan

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Septic System Problems In The Winter Months

Septic System Problems In The Winter MonthsThe winter months are brutal in Minnesota. From the cold temperatures to the endless snow, sleet and wind, we do not generally get much of a break from winter from November through March. Unfortunately, the cold temperatures can cause problems for many different aspects of the exterior of your home. Your septic system is not immune. When the soil gets cold and snow falls, it can get compacted on top of your septic system. It is possible for this to cause the tank to freeze. If this happens, you may

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Why The Sink Drain Smells Bad

Why The Sink Drain Smells BadA properly maintained residential septic tank should never smell. That means a bad odor inside the home or near the leach field is not a good sign. Smelly septic tanks are a result of the presence of gasses in the system, including hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and methane. The pH levels in these gasses are too acidic for the microorganisms in the tank to digest the organic matter, causing the tank to smell. Not only are these odors unpleasant, but a high concentration of a combination of these gasses can be explosive or even toxic. If you are smelling this oder, it needs to be addressed ASAP. Luckily, septic tank odors may be remedied relatively easily using a few common household products.

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