Septic Tank Cleaning

The purpose of septic tank cleaning or pumping is required to remove the natural build up of sludge in a septic tank. Imagine what happens when you compost yard or garden waste, just as in a septic tank you rely on bacteria and enzymes to break down matter. In yard waste you end up with decomposed material rich, fertile soil. Sewage sludge is the decomposed material left behind in a septic tank. This sewage sludge is what must be removed with cleaning or pumping. If not done, it will pass to your secondary system and cause failure and/or premature replacement.

Drain Cleaning

Drain cleaning is a skilled trade which relys on experience and the right tools. We have state-of-the-art cutters for root cutting, clearing rust and corrosion and clearing tough grease clogged lines. We have large and small cable machines and trailor mounted high pressure sewer jetters.

Sewer jetters use high pressure water 1,200 to 4,000 psi (pounds per square inch) through a special nozel to propel itself with a jet like blast out of the rear of the nozel and cleans as it travels down the pipe.

Sump Pumps

Liberty Brand Pumps have been our choice for over 20 years. They provide a wide range of pumps from sewage pumps and battery back-up pumps to high head (high lift) pumps. A two year warranty is standard. A service call charge may be extra on some warranty work. Their standard pump has either a wide angle float switch or for tight spaces, a vertical float switch. 

Sump Pump Information

Grease Traps are vital to "trapping" grease before water travels to the rest of the sewer system. Grease Traps are sized according to flow rates and types of foods served. Pumping schedules are designed just the same way. For example, some 1,000 gallon grease traps may need pumped once every 30 days, while a 100 gallon under-the-sink trap may need cleaned every 30 days or can go as long as 1 year depending on usage.

Most local sewer districts require pumping to help maintain their sewers will work properly too. Our procedure/preference has always been to remove all of the water, grease and food from the grease trap. We backflush (rinse) the trap and repump leaving little water. We also scrape the sides (if applicable) and check the drains for any buildup. We dispose of the waste at the waste water treatment facility.

Gutters and Downspouts

Gutter and Downspout drains are your first line of defense to keep your basement walls and floors dry. Downspout lines can drain to city street curbs, to ditches or to underground storm sewers. We can unclog downspouts by using cable type machines and also our sewer jetters to clean roots and debris from the drains. We have video camers and locators to pinpoint problems to reduce repair costs. We have a large and small backhoe to replace lines if needed. We have several different types of pipe available to suit your repair needs.