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Auburn Septic Maintenance

Regular septic system maintenance in your Auburn, WA area property is a necessity, not an option. It can be easy in your rushed daily life to forget all about the wastewater management and disposal system that keeps your property hygienic as well as functional.

However, taking the system for granted and neglecting routine septic maintenance is a big mistake. Failure of timely septic maintenance invariably leads one day to clogged drains and sewage backups into the property, burdening you with problems like:

Water damage to property
Health hazards from unhygienic conditions
Municipal penalties for code violations

Avoid such troubles by calling Scott’s Septic Service regularly for septic maintenance in your Auburn property. We offer comprehensive septic sewer maintenance services that include inspection and cleanup of the system. You can hire us for septic tank maintenance or complete septic system maintenance. Our septic maintenance experts can work on systems of all types and sizes.

Auburn Septic Tank Maintenance

One of the critical components of a septic system is the tank that receives the daily waste generated on the property. From there, the wastewater moves into the drain field while the solid settles down in the tank.

Proper septic tank maintenance in any Auburn area property is essential to keep the entire system working fine. We are happy to help the people in this region maintain clean properties and keep waste disposal problems at bay with our septic tank maintenance services. Our technicians do a detailed job and confirm the efficient working of all the septic tank components, including the:

Baffle walls
Septic tank pump
Inlet and outlet pipes
Ventilation pipe
Septic tank alarm

Make us your first and only call septic tank maintenance services.

Auburn Septic System Maintenance

We are equally thorough while handling jobs for complete septic system maintenance. Our septic company has built a stellar reputation in the industry as well as a large customer base. We credit our success to a steadfast commitment to doing quality work and giving top priority to customer satisfaction.

When you hire us for septic system maintenance in your Auburn area property, rest assured that your investment is in capable, safe, and reliable hands.

We assure you of:

Septic maintenance by well-trained, seasoned technicians
Affordable septic system maintenance cost
Respect for your property, leaving it clean and intact after the job

If it is time for septic tank maintenance in your Auburn area property, call Scott’s Septic Service at (253) 261-3453. Also, call us for full septic system maintenance.

You can reach out to me via text or call to (253) 261-3453. You can also give me a call at (206) 878-6873 or (425) 228-1150.

Common Septic Questions(FAQ)

Are there things I should avoid putting in my septic system?

There are several items that can cause damage to your septic system. These include: Feminine hygiene products, excessive toilet paper use, baby/face wipes, condoms, medication/vitamins, grease, paint, food, kitty litter, bleach and fabric softeners. Plus many more. It is also recommended to use liquid or gel detergent for your washing machine and dishwasher. You should avoid using powdered detergent.

Can I use my garbage disposal?

We recommend not using a garbage disposal with a septic system. The use of a garbage disposal will dramatically effect the amount of scum and sludge produced, and will significantly increase your need for pumping.

Do I need to know where my septic tank is located?

You need to clean and maintain your system.

Trees and shrubs need to be kept from overgrowing and harming your system.

New walkways, sheds, home additions cannot be built over your septic system.

Do not allow vehicles to park or drive over the septic system.

How can I access my septic tank?

Each septic tank has 1-5 lids that will allow you access to the septic tank. The lids will either be risered to grade, or they will be slightly below the surface of the ground, and need to be exposed.

How can I make access to my septic tank easier?

If your lids are more than 2-3 inches under the soil we can install risers for you to make this easier. Risers extend the lids of your septic tanks to ground level. Having risers installed will save you time and money every time you need your septic tank pumped or are having a problem. They will also help you with your maintenance. Risers are required on new systems.

How often should my septic tank be pumped?

Your septic tank should generally be pumped every 3 years, depending on how many people are in the home. Even more often with heavy use of toilet paper or if you use a garbage disposal.

I don't know where my septic tank is located.

You can contact the King County Health Dept and request an “AsBuilt” to help you locate your tank. We also offer electronic tank locating and probing services to help you with locating your tank.

I have a filter in my septic tank. Should I clean this?

Your filter needs to be cleaned every 6 to 12 months. Not every septic tank system will have a filter.

Is it okay for me to build over or do any other kind of landscaping on my drainfield?

No – you should not do all of your laundry on the same day. Doing multiple loads of laundry at the same time along with showers and other household activities that require alot of water will cause excessive water discharge into the septic system. This is the number one danger to drainfields. Try to just do one load in the morning and one load in the evening.

My agent said I need an inspection to sell my home. Please ask for details.

Please let us know if you are having your tank pumped for a real estate sale.

My sink and bath are starting to to gurgle/back up. What does this mean?

These are both signs that your septic tank system is having problems. It could mean several things, your pump may be failing, your lines may be clogged or there could be a problem with your drainfield. Getting your septic tank pumped and inspected is usually the first thing recommended.

Should the pump tank be pumped at the same time as the septic tank?

The pump tank should be pumped every 2nd time you have your septic tank pumped- depending on the size and usage of your tank.

What are the main components of a septic tank system?

The main components of a septic system are:

The Septic Tank

Pump Tank & Pump

Drainfield

Inlet and/or Outlet Baffles

Filters