After struggling for quite some time with our septic system, I realized there might be a problem with the way we were approaching various aspects of plumbing. For starters, we didn't think too much of putting things down the garbage disposal, which created some serious issues later on down the road. We were left struggling with drains that just didn't work properly, and so we started carefully considering ways to change things. We talked with a plumber about septic system maintenance, and they had some tips that improved our experience. Check out this website for awesome tips on managing septic tanks.
A lot of homes have septic systems instead of being connected to a sewer system. If the home is located away from the city sewer, septic tanks may be your only option, but some things are essential when considering a septic system installation for your home.
Suitable Soil
It is essential that the septic tank installation company working on your septic system tests the soil around your home to ensure it will adequately support the system. A perc test must be done on the land to determine that the soil will properly absorb water, and the drain field will work properly.
The septic tank installation can not move forward until this test is completed. The perc test involves digging a hole and filling it with water. The time it takes for the water to be absorbed by the soil is evaluated, and the results of the test determine the conditioning of the soil. If the land does not perc, the septic tank installation can not move forward.
Soils with a lot of clay may not drain well, but in some situations, the soil can be amended to make the system work. Talk with your septic contractor about the options if your soil does not drain well or completely fails the perc test.
Tank Size
The septic tank installation service must use the right size septic tank for your home. The size of the tank is determined by the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in the home and the house's square footage. The estimated space suggests the number of people living in the space, and the septic system needs to support that.
A home with a septic system designed for one bath and two bedrooms but has an addition on it may have a septic tank that is too small for the house, and reselling it later could be an issue. The septic tank installation may be fine for the current house size, but if you suspect you may add on to the home later, talk with the septic contractor. Installing a larger system then you need may not add much cost and allow you to expand the size of the house later without outgrowing the septic system,
Drain Field Location
Installing the drain field for the septic system is critical, but there may be some flexibility in the field's location. The septic tank installation may not be as flexible, but if the land supports a drain field that is a little further away from the home than usual, it may be something you want to consider.
Once the drain field is in, the area it occupies can have limited use in the yard, so it is crucial that you put the drain field in a location that allows you to use the yard still.
To learn some more about septic tank installation services, feel free to contact septic tank professionals for more info.
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