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by Custom Septic | Jan 13, 2023 | Septic Compliance Inspections, Septic System Contractor
There are many different home repair projects that you can do yourself, without the help or support of a professional. However, most homeowners draw the line when it comes to projects with complex electrical components or a septic system problem. Septic system issues are one of those home repair issues that simply should not be attempted by someone without the specific training and experience for the job. The team at Custom Septic, Inc. are licensed septic system professionals that have experience with septic system repair (including emergencies), septic system maintenance, septic system installation and septic system inspections. We are the preferred licensed Minnesota septic system professionals. But don’t take our word for it…ask our happy clients
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by Custom Septic | Jan 6, 2023 | Septic System Contractor, Septic System Info, Septic System Leak Detection
The holidays are on the way, and you probably have many things on your mind and a list of “to do” items a mile long. The last thing that you want to think about when you are planning for the holidays is a major problem with your septic system. Unfortunately, if your septic system has not been maintained properly, you could very easily have a problem on your hands and that problem will likely not surface at a convenient time. The team at Custom Septic works 12 months a year to help families in the Big Lake, Minnesota area prevent and manage septic system issues. If you notice even the smallest concerning smell
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by Custom Septic | 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 | Dec 23, 2022 | Septic Maintenance, Septic System Info
With millions of Americans rushing around to prepare for the Christmas season, it can be easy to overlook some of the systems at our own homes. Not many people think twice about having all the in-laws over for the holidays, cooking up big meals, etc., but extra people and usage will mean increased stress and strain on your toilets, showers, and other water resources, putting a strain on your septic system this season. Is your system able to withstand this extra usage? Perhaps. The team at Custom Septic in Minnesota want you to be as prepared as you can, to avoid any catastrophic events with septic or sewage this season!
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by Custom Septic | Dec 16, 2022 | Septic Do's and Don'ts, Septic Maintenance, Septic System Info
Septic systems are not unlike standard plumbing systems and are therefore prone to freezing during the winter months. The design of septic systems means that the wastewater stays on the property and as such, you don’t only have to worry about supply lines freezing, but the drain lines freezing. Because digging underground during the frozen weather is more labor intensive, the septic professionals at Custom Septic offer some advice for being proactive this season.
Drain field protection: Your drain field is located out in your yard, and to prevent it from freezing
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by Custom Septic | 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 | 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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by Custom Septic | Nov 24, 2022 | Septic Inspection, Septic Maintenance, Septic System Leak Detection, Septic System Repair, Septic System Replacement
Septic systems are out of sight, and unfortunately, for most people, oftentimes out of mind… until it’s too late. Many homeowners don’t consider having any pro-active repair work on their septic systems and as such, emergencies arise. How quickly the problem is attended to can result in the difference between having a system that can be repaired and having a system which now requires replacement. As you might imagine, repairs can cost thousands of dollars less than replacement options. Knowing how to tell when your system is in distress and what to do when these signs become evident can help keep your septic system working as efficiently as it can.
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by Custom Septic | Nov 10, 2022 | Septic Maintenance, Septic System Contractor
Your septic system is one of those parts of your home that you may not think about on a regular basis. That is a good thing, of course, because that means that your septic system is likely not failing. However, it is really important to consider routine septic system maintenance to keep it working the way it should and prevent costly problems down the road. Custom Septic Inc. can complete professional septic system maintenance to ensure that any problem with your septic system is caught and fixed early so that it does not lead to system failure and a big mess…
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by Custom Septic | Nov 3, 2022 | Septic Maintenance, Septic Malfunction, Septic System Repair
Septic system failure might be one of the most stressful, costly and difficult of all home repairs. As you might expect, a septic system failure can create a huge mess, is unsanitary and requires a professional, emergency clean-up service. It is always best to catch a septic system problem before that problem turns into a failure. The team at Custom Septic will partner with you to do just that…
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