There’s nothing worse than having your toilet overflow and not being able to shut off the water and find a plunger fast enough… Except maybe having your septic tank overflow and having to pay thousands for the damage it caused. As with most things, a little extra attention to detail and regular and consistent maintenance can make all the difference, and septic tanks are no exception to this rule.
Septic pumping should be done every 1-3 years, depending on how many people live in your house and how much water is used. It is difficult to know the levels of sludge in your septic tank, so there’s no way for you to know how often to have your septic tank pumped out, whether it’s yearly or longer.
The best way to avoid septic tank problems and know how often to have your septic tank pumped out is by scheduling regular, yearly septic tank checks. At Mathis & Sons Septic in Orlando, Florida, we can come out and check your septic tank and let you know if and when septic pumping is needed. We will check the levels of scum and sludge in your septic tank and make sure there are no leaks. We will inspect to make sure the levels are not dangerously high, making them susceptible to flooding. Not only can flooding cause a backup in your house, but it can also leak up through the ground and completely flood your yard, possibly contaminating the water supply you and your neighbors use for cooking and drinking.
Avoid these costly and dangerous consequences by calling us today in Orlando, Florida, for a septic tank check and to see if and how often to have your septic tank pumped out. Do it before it all “hits the fan”!