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When Would you Need Septic Tank Installation?

At Total Drainage Services, we are market leaders in the drainage sector, offering drainage solutions for domestic, industrial and commercial clients, and our professional drainage consultants possess years of experience in the industry. We offer a professional septic tank installation and emptying service, but under what circumstances should you consider investing in a septic system?

What is a Septic Tank System?

A septic tank is essentially a watertight enclosure designed to store solids to allow the waste to decompose naturally via bacteria, while any liquid waste is separated out from the solids via dispersal into the soil. It is this anaerobic bacterium within the tank that breaks down the waste material and, more importantly, stops the septic tank from smelling.

Once the septic tank is full, we will provide a tanker for the safe removal of the waste, which is required about one a year. If the tank is not emptied, the solid waste will eventually begin to appear on the leech field which would certainly spoil the look of your soft landscaping Cheltenham.

When Should You Install a Septic Tank?

Septic tanks are primarily required in rural areas where there is limited access to a public sewage system. A homeowner wishing to install a septic tank system should typically have one acre or more of property to ensure they have the adequate space.

A septic system can deliver significant savings compared to a regular public sewage system, with much reduced water usage. We can advise you on what size septic tank system you will need, based on the size of your household.

At Total Drainage Services, we only use the most modern techniques and cutting edge technology to deliver professional and high quality results. We don’t charge call-out fees and all fees will be agreed with you before we start the work; giving you peace of mind you won’t be hit with an unexpectedly large bill. Contact us today to enquire about septic tank installation, or any of our other services, using our online contact form or by calling 0800 015 8899 for free quotations.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by the Total Drainage Services. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Total Drainage Services and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

When Should you Think About Septic Tank Emptying?

It can never be truly decided when you should think about having your septic tank emptied without the right advice and help, as it is highly likely that there will be many different variables to consider. Keeping this in mind, we at Total Drainage have devised the guide below to give you a greater idea about these variables and when you should start to think about enlisting us to take care of your septic tank emptying.

How Large is your Septic Tank?

If you own a large septic tank, it is highly likely that you won’t need it emptying for a longer period of time, and alternatively, if your septic tank is relatively small, it may need emptying and cleaning more often. You may already know the size of your septic tank, although if you are unsure, it is a good idea to contact your local council or call 0800 015 8899, so that we can assess it for you.

How many people are using the system?

A house for 2 won’t require septic tank emptying too often as your usage of the bathroom and all other water will be minimal, although a commercial property Leicester without connection to the national sewage system could require regular maintenance and emptying as it will be filled up by many people day-in-day-out without proper chance to break down the solids.

By assessing the size of your septic tank and how often it is used, you should gain a fair idea about when you should start to think about emptying it, and as a general rule, we would advise on having it emptied annually to ensure that no problems arise in the near future.

When carrying out your septic tank emptying, a member of our highly skilled and experienced team will be able to tell you how full it actually is to give you an even greater idea, so make sure to contact us today for a safer septic tank.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Total Drainage. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Total Drainage, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.