Septic repairs can range from small fixes like a new Distribution box, all the way up to full system replacement. No matter how big or small the job is, we are happy to help!
Minor Repairs
Minor repairs usually do not require permits and can often be completed within a few hours. These repairs include:
Lid Replacement
Some tanks have an actual tee fitting which requires a cap to be placed on top of the tee to keep gases inside the tank. When this cap falls off or is removed, odors can be smelled inside the house. Replacement of this cap usually stops this from happening.
Major Repairs
Major repairs almost always require permits and contracts. Written authorizations are performed by a licensed contractor with either a “C-42” or an “A” Contractor’s License. They usually require the use of heavy equipment. A few of these repairs include:
Replacing The Distribution Box
The distribution box is connected to the leach field system and is responsible for evenly distributing the waste water into the leach field. Connected to a junction of different pipes, the distribution box is connected to the septic tank, along with absorption elements. The distribution box is designed to last a while, but can crack or break with age, heavy flooding, or a tree root growing too close.
Root Removal
When roots are allowed to enter the septic tank or any of the system components, they either clog or block lines, create a root mat inside the tank, or in severe cases, cause a system failure. In the case of a root invasion inside the tank, if chemical treatment is not an option, they have to be physically removed. This requires several men and quite a few hours of labor to complete the job.
Replacing Septic Tank
When a system is old or improperly maintained through the years or has been damaged beyond repair, the only way to proceed is by completely replacing the septic tank and/or leach field. This is the most costly type of repair. It can only be done if enough space is left on the property (Reserve Area). To make a new installation, the county must obtain permits, and landscaping is usually destroyed in the process. It is generally considered a large-scale repair. Heavy equipment is necessary. This type of repair requires it to be done by a licensed contractor with either an “A” or a “C-42” Connecticut State Contractors License. Our company can also handle this type of repair. In some instances, where sewer is available, the idea of septic is abandoned altogether, and the home is connected to the city sewer
Adding Leach Fields
Leach fields are an underground arrangement of perforated pipes located adjacent to the septic tank. These pipes are responsible for dispersing the sewage effluent into the surrounding natural soils. Our leaching systems provide enough capacity to store contaminants and impurities even in times of heavy rainfall and subsurface flooding. The amount of leaching varies with the characteristics of the soil and daily flows of water from the house or business, which is determined during our detailed inspection process. Our leaching products include plastic, filter fabric, and cardboard, as they provide more Effective Leaching Credit per hour than other traditional products. We then will top the leach field with dirt and seed to grow grass over.
