You may not realize it, but the drain field is the most important and fragile part of your septic system. If your drain field fails, it could cause multiple problems, including the septic tank overflowing and backing up into your home or business.
If you’re experiencing problems with your drain field, Lakeland Septic Company has the experience and knowledge to help, while making the process stress-free and affordable for you. For more than 15 years, we’ve been helping Lakeland residents with expert drain field installation. Here’s what we can do for you.
Drain Field Basics
A drain field is the part of the septic system that receives liquid waste from the septic tank. The liquid is processed in the drain field and sent into adjacent soil.
Drain fields can become damaged if heavy vehicles are driven over them or if heavy items are stored or built on top of them. If solids from the septic tank enter the drain field, it can become damaged. Old age also plays a part in the health of your drain field.
Drain Fields Installed on New Properties
If you’re developing property for a new home, we can install the entire septic system, including the drain field.
Drain field installation begins with a thorough evaluation of the property and soil. We’ll also handle all the local permitting necessary for a septic installation.
Does Your Existing Drain Field Need to Be Replaced?
Severely damaged and very old drain fields often need to be replaced. Your septic system cannot run safely and efficiently without one. We provide fast service for emergency drain field repair and installation.
Many factors should be considered in deciding if it’s time to replace your drain field, which has an average life of 20 to 30 years.
How the field has been maintained over the years plays a major role in determining whether or not a new drain field installation is required. One of the biggest factors is how frequently or infrequently the septic tank has been pumped out. The tank should be pumped every three to five years to keep buildup from making its way into the drain lines.
