Professional Excavation Services in Utica, NY

If you hear a gurgling in the drains when you flush your toilet, do laundry, or empty a sink full of water, this indicates that your tank is getting full. Also, if your drains are slow to empty, or your toilet is slow to go down, these are signs your tank is getting full.

Yes, we will pump septic tanks all year round. We recommend pumping them in warmer weather because it makes it easier to uncover the tank if the ground is not frozen.

While bacterial enzymes do help prevent the buildup of sludge in your tank. Use of the product does not eliminate the need to pump your tank on a regular basis for preventative maintenance purposes.

If you purchase any property that has underground fuel tanks, you will be liable for any environmental impact caused by the tank(s), such as contamination from a leak, regardless of how long ago the spill occurred. We recommend that all underground tanks be removed as a condition of sale.

That is an option if you choose, however there is no way to confirm that the property is free from contamination without removing the tank and testing the soil under it. The difference in cost to remove a tank vs. closing in place is less than if you had to go back and remove the tank at a later date.