Septic System Inspection Services Around Big Lake, MN
There are several reasons that your property may need a septic system inspection. Two of the most common reasons an inspection is required is because a property is being sold, or a construction project is beginning, and a permit is needed. In both of these cases, you are required by the local government to complete an inspection of your septic system by a State Certified Septic System Inspector. If you are purchasing a home with a septic system, it is always wise to get an inspection before you close on your new home. Without this inspection, you can be on the hook for major repairs should there…
Your septic system is a critical part of your home. There are many important advantages of a septic system. It can save you money over time, it is better for the environment, it is low maintenance, and it will last for many years. In fact, you can expect most septic systems to last between 20 and 30 years. If you live on a property with a septic system, you may wonder how you will know when it is time for your septic system to be replaced. Custom Septic Inc. can help you make that determination before your current system gives you major problems.
No one wants to deal with a problem with their septic system. We all know what this means – sewage and the smell of sewage on your property. Custom Septic specializes in helping Minnesota property owners with all types of septic system problems. There are many causes for septic system issues and the experienced professionals at Custom Septic can assess your septic system quickly and determine exactly what needs to be repaired. We offer the following tips for knowing that you have a potential problem with your septic system: 
Home repairs are never fun and seem to happen at the most inopportune times. A leak in your roof, a garage door that stops working, an interior plumbing issue – these can all feel like emergencies when you wake up to a problem. However, a septic system problem can be a whole different level of home emergency. If you need repairs to your septic system, you need to know who to call and fast. Every minute could make a difference and limit the damage to your home or property. Custom Septic Inc. specializes in emergency septic system repairs for clients in the Minnesota area. If you discover a septic system problem, reach out right away for assistance.
Spring is upon us, meaning longer days and warmer weather. As these changes bring you out of your home and into the sun, it’s not just the yard that needs post-winter maintenance, the wastewater treatment system also needs some basic care to ensure optimal performance.
Are 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 
While 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. 
As 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.
The 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 
A 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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