SEPTIC CLEANING
CLEANING
Depending on the size of your home or business, and the average usage of your home or facility, septic cleaning should be done every three to five years. Bear Country Septic Services offers routine maintenance and septic cleaning service. Contact us to discuss your specific septic tank maintenance and cleaning needs.
As an educational resource, Bear Country Septic Services offers resources for homeowners, residents, and business owners who deal with a septic system on a daily basis. When it comes to routine maintenance, the details of the care and keeping of a septic system may seem a bit murky, but we strive to provide handy lists, accurate information, and guidelines for when to call a professional.
Many people use the phrases “septic pumping” and “septic tank cleaning” interchangeably, but these are two slightly different things. Pumping refers to the removal of liquid and septic sludge, while cleaning means a more routine removal of water and compacted sludge from the bottom of a septic tank.
SEPTIC SERVICES
SEPTIC PUMPING
Any septic pumping company can remove the liquids from your septic tank with the use of a vaccum truck, but the level of thorough attention to detail defines whether it becomes a full cleaning, where the sludge and scum are removed from the tank, or simply a pump job where liquids and some scum are extracted from the tank. You can count on Bear Country Septic Services for the most complete service every time.
REQUEST A CONSULTATION
The team at Bear Country Septic Services is always happy to schedule an evaluation and get to pumping when your septic system needs it. We’re happy to help you fix the situation and get things back to working order. Please contact us for consultation or to schedule an appointment, if needed, so we can help ensure your septic tank system is in good shape for the season.
Septic Cleaning
Factors to Consider
When determining whether your home septic system needs routine maintenance or a thorough septic cleaning, some factors to consider are environmental or other issues that could be contributing to a lurking problem that grows without your knowledge.
- Improper Waste Disposal: The number one culprit of clogging, damage, and malfunction in septic systems is the disposal of items not meant for flushing. See our list here for a list of what not to flush.
- Infrequent Cleaning: With routine cleaning (on average, every three to five years), a septic system can be cleaned and maintained fairly easily. However, the longer solids and waste matter sit, the harder the sludge becomes, therefore becoming harder to remove.
- Invasive roots and/or vegetation—Heavy roots can become entangled with the waste contents of your septic system. Be aware of problematic trees, bushes, or other landscaping factors that may become a problem with your septic tank or leach field.
- Divided Walls/Septic Tank Chambers—Septic tanks typically have two compartments. It is extremely important to pump out both compartments of the tank with each cleaning. Pumping one side of the tank should not be deemed simply “good enough.” Be sure your septic services provider is paying attention to all the details to ensure optimal care and upkeep.
- A Trusted Community Provider—Bear Country Septic Services is a trusted and respected member in the rural communities of Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. Your septic tank service and repairs matter when considering quality of living factors, with sanitation and health being top priorities in any community. Bear Country Septic Services takes pride in being a friendly, reliable and knowledgeable resource to the general public.
REQUEST A CONSULTATION
The team at Bear Country Septic Services is always happy to schedule an evaluation and get to pumping when your septic system needs it. We’re happy to help you fix the situation and get things back to working order. Please contact us for consultation or to schedule an appointment, if needed, so we can help ensure your septic tank system is in good shape for the season.