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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Nov 30, 2021 | Septic Maintenance, Septic System Contractor
While the winter months are typically slow for septic system installations and residential pumping due to the limitation of digging in frozen ground, the amount of emergency work increases due to backups or frozen lines. Like all emergencies, these tend to happen during the holidays or as luck will have it, when weather is at its worst. Here at Custom Septic, we’ve learned the best way to prevent a problem is to plan ahead. Below, are some tips to help you with your septic system through the winter months in Minnesota.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Nov 10, 2021 | Septic Installation, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Designs
It is very common for new homeowners to be surprised by many different aspects of home ownership. Discovering that your house has a gas water heater, instead of an electric one, or vice versa, is a common example of a homeowner’s surprise. And while it may not be as common for homeowners to be surprised by having a septic system, there are some aspects of septic systems that surprise new homeowners.
If you are a new homeowner and you have not lived in a home with a septic system before, you may not realize that there are some important do’s and don’ts. It is, for example, never recommended to install a garbage disposal in the kitchen of a home that has a septic system. If your home has both a septic system and a garbage disposal, we recommend never using
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Oct 30, 2021 | Septic Maintenance
Whether you are putting a new septic system within your property or you have purchased a home that has an existing septic system, making sure that you properly maintain this system is critically important. The last thing that you want to have to repair down the road is your septic system as it can be very costly. The best way to make sure your septic system in Big Lake, MN is working properly is to let our team at Custom Septic handle the entire process.
The best way to avoid a costly septic system expense is to catch the damage early. The longer the damage is ignored, the more costly the repair will become
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Oct 15, 2021 | Septic System Contractor, Septic System Leak Detection, Septic System Repair
Most people whose homes have septic systems are familiar with the signs that can lead to septic system failure. But even for those who know what to look for, reminders can be very helpful. So, let’s take a closer look at some of the signs that a problem could be developing with your septic system.
● Standing water or spongy soil on your property. If you notice water puddling in your yard for reasons other than heavy rainfall, or if your yard has areas of wetness when it has not rained, you could have a leak in your septic system
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Oct 8, 2021 | Septic Inspection, Septic Installation, Septic Maintenance
The team at Custom Septic, Inc., strives to instill confidence in our customers. How your septic system functions is such a central part of how your home functions making it is easy to take it for granted. When something happens, though, and you can no longer simply take your septic system for granted, a company like Custom Septic, Inc., is who you should contact. We are experts in all aspects of septic system installation, maintenance, and repair.
If you are purchasing a new home, and that home has a septic system, our team can inspect its condition and provide you with an accurate analysis of what you can expect long-term from the septic system. If there are any issues with it, we will take care of them
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