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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Mar 3, 2023 | Septic Inspection, Septic Malfunction, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Repair
Custom Septic has developed a well-earned reputation for our skill, expertise, professionalism and our quick response time. For many homeowners in Minnesota west metro with septic systems, our services have proven to be invaluable. Our goal is to provide the best septic system services in our service area. We have made that commitment because, as members of our communities, we owe our customers our best effort. And our best effort is what every customer receives, whether the job that we are asked to do is
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Feb 17, 2023 | Septic Malfunction, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Repair
A drainfield, also referred to as a leach field, is an integral component of any septic system. These systems work by filtering out pollutants and waste from the water leaving your tank. If your drain field is malfunctioning, water could back up into your yard or home. When you start to see signs of potential issues, don’t delay. Custom Septic can offer expert guidance for maintaining and restoring your septic system including your drainfield.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Jan 27, 2023 | Septic Maintenance, Septic Malfunction, Septic System Info
The answer is, “absolutely, yes.” Anyone who deals with harsh winters and has a septic tank should know that when temperatures dip, conditions can lead to a frozen septic tank. According to data from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the frost line can be up to 100 inches deep in the northern parts of Minnesota. Depending on the depth of septic pipes and depth of frost, your septic pipes, tank, or soil treatment system can freeze. Although most septic systems are buried deep enough underground to avoid freezing
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Dec 30, 2022 | Septic Inspection, Septic Malfunction, Septic System Contractor
A problem with your septic system may be the last thing that you want to have happen on your property. When you think of your septic system, you likely think of waste being treated and disposed of. Without your septic system, untreated sewage would clog the soil and create a very messy back-up. The best thing to do if you have a septic system is to have it regularly maintained. This means that you hire a company to pump and clean your septic tank periodically and check for any signs of problems. For the most part, routine maintenance will prevent a major septic system problem.
However, it is always wise to be aware of concerning signs of a septic system problem, just in case your system
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Dec 9, 2022 | Septic Malfunction, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Leak Detection, Septic System Repair
The potential for septic system failure is not something to take lightly. Septic system failure can mean significant damage to your property, not to mention a major cleanup effort. If your septic system was built properly and has been well maintained, you can expect it to last between 20-30 years. When your septic system fails, sewage will contaminate your groundwater which can cause serious health issues for you and your family. Custom Septic Inc. can help prevent
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Dec 2, 2022 | Septic Malfunction, Septic System Leak Detection, Septic System Repair
A septic problem is easily one of the least appealing problems for any homeowner. It may start as the faintest of smells of sewage coming from a toilet. You may at first explain the smell away, possibly as a result of an ill family member, but deeper down you know that as the owner of a home with a septic system, that smell is different from a human smell. If the smell is faint enough, and furthermore if it is not persistent, it becomes easier to explain it away. But the homeowner explains it away at their own peril. When you notice even the faintest of sewage smells
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