Bartow, FL, homeowners have relied on Lakeland Septic Company for more than 15 years for septic tank pumping services and other services that keep their septic tanks running safely and efficiently.
Septic tank pumping is one of the most important services your system needs. If neglected, all kinds of problems can happen.
How Often Should You Have Your Septic Tank Pumped?
The rule of thumb is every three to five years. After we service your tank the first time, we’ll be able to recommend a specific pumping schedule based on the size of your septic tank and the volume of drainage typically leaving your home (i.e., how fast the tank fills up).
As long as you don’t let the tank get overfilled, life with a septic tank should be as simple as life with traditional sewer service. Things can become quite complicated, however, should the tank exceed its capacity.
The Value of Regular Septic Tank Pumping at Your Bartow FL Home
Because few people really know the specs and design of their septic systems, it’s impossible for them to “guess” when it’s time to schedule a septic tank pumping. That’s why you should have regularly scheduled service.
When we work with our Bartow, FL, customers for the first time, we’ll look over the septic system and learn about the volume of waste that goes into it from your home’s drainage pipes. We can then recommend a septic tank pumping schedule that will keep you from ever having to deal with the problems that will arise if the tank gets too full. Those problems include:
- Sewage backing up into toilets, sinks and showers
- Drains throughout the house that move slowly
- Toilets that flush sluggishly
- Wet patches of ground near the septic tank
- Strong odors inside and outside your home
Not only are these problems bothersome, but they could also be dangerous to the health of people who live in the house or spend time outside near the septic system.
For most of our Bartow, FL, and Polk County, FL, customers, we’ll recommend that they schedule septic tank pumping every three to five years.
Signs that Septic Tank Pumping Is Needed
Here are six signs that tell you it’s time to clean out your Bartow, FL, septic tank.
- Drains that run slow or back up
- Toilets that don’t flush completely or overflow
- Soggy grass or wet dirt over the septic tank or drain field
- Lift station alarm going off
- The offensive smell of sewage in your home or outside near the septic system
- Patches of healthy green grass growing only in the vicinity of the septic tank or drain field
Note that the above signs could come from issues apart from a full tank. For this reason, the first step in addressing the signs is a proper septic inspection so we can zero in on the specific problem and make only the repairs or replacements that are needed.
How to Prevent Problems with Your Bartow FL Septic System
Overflowing septic tanks are problems we deal with regularly. We also deal with various types of septic system damage, much of which can cause a tank to overfill.
There are things you can do to help prevent many of these problems. Here are some tips.
- Call us immediately if you notice any of the six signs listed in the section above.
- Don’t plant trees or shrubs with aggressive roots near your septic tank.
- Avoid driving and parking over the tank or drain field, and don’t place heavy permanent structures over either.
- Never put diapers, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, or any items other than bathroom tissue into your toilets.
- Don’t pour grease or food scraps into your sinks.
- Schedule septic tank pumping and inspections according to the schedule we give you.
Septic Inspections Bartow FL and Polk County FL
Along with regular tank cleaning and watching what you put into your drains, another way to keep your system working at its best is to arrange for annual inspections.
A proper septic inspection will look at the entire system, including the drain field, lift station, grease traps, baffles and other components to make sure they’re working right and are free from damage.
Waiting until you see obvious signs of septic failure isn’t a good way to go. Many septic system problems start in areas you can’t see and develop over time. Lakeland Septic’s trained inspectors can spot these problems before they become problematic to you.
Schedule Your Next Septic Tank Pumping
Lakeland Septic is a licensed and fully insured septic company with the trucks, commercial equipment, and years of experience needed to handle all your septic tank pumping needs, emergency or otherwise. We live and work throughout the greater Lakeland, FL, region, and our customers’ comfort and safety are our highest priorities.
Learn more about our Bartow, FL, septic services, including septic tank maintenance, septic repairs, drain field service, and new system installations.
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