My septic system seems to be backing up. I'm going to run a snake down the pipe, but I'm thinking I need to have the system drained.

There were a few good recommendations made not too long ago, quick response, good prices... Anyone?

Wayne's Drains, very reasonable, personal friend of ours.

My septic system seems to be backing up. I'm going to run a snake down the pipe, but I'm thinking I need to have the system drained.

There were a few good recommendations made not too long ago, quick response, good prices... Anyone?

Always used C&C. No complaints.

Ive always used this guy. Hes always done a very good job.


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My septic system seems to be backing up. I'm going to run a snake down the pipe, but I'm thinking I need to have the system drained.

There were a few good recommendations made not too long ago, quick response, good prices... Anyone?

Just curious, but how does one get a septic system drained? Elevation/gravity/drain slope play a part up there? Pump the tank until it back flows again?

I have a septic system in Fl, and if the system fails, it fails. There is no real way to correct it except for drain field replacement. Big $$$$$

You can pump your tank all you want, but if the drain lines collapse or get root clogged beyond chemical clean out, what else can you do?

Always used C&C. No complaints.
:yeahthat:
They drained and replaced my drainfield when the tree pulled it out of the ground last summer.

:yeahthat:
They drained and replaced my drainfield when the tree pulled it out of the ground last summer.

Draining can't be that big a deal. How much $$$ to replace your drainfield?

Down here, for a 500- 600 sq ft drain field, with all the new EPA regulations, ranges from $7,000 - 11,000.

That ain't chump change, even for a retired, rich former govt employee like me.:sarcasm:

Draining can't be that big a deal. How much $$$ to replace your drainfield?

Down here, for a 500- 600 sq ft drain field, with all the new EPA regulations, ranges from $7,000 - 11,000.

That ain't chump change, even for a retired, rich former govt employee like me.:sarcasm:

No where near that! And my homeowners insurance paid for it. :yay:

No where near that! And my homeowners insurance paid for it. :yay:

Who is your insurance co? I have never seen any kind of "septic" coverage, but then again, most insurance is crap anyway.....

Who is your insurance co? I have never seen any kind of "septic" coverage, but then again, most insurance is crap anyway.....

Cumberland.

We had a bad storm blow through which took down a HUGE old oak tree. Part of it landed across the pool (insured) and the root ball pulled out part of the old (40 years +/-) drainfield (insured?).

C&C is evil. You must stay away from them. You simply must.

C&C is evil. You must stay away from them. You simply must.

I know you had a bad experience. Fortunately, mine was good. :huggy:

I know you had a bad experience. Fortunately, mine was good. :huggy:

UNLESS like ours your drainfield didn't need to be replaced in the first place.

Thanx all.

I knew there were other threads on this subject, and got the right searches going. Wayne's Drains seems to be the most recommended with the fewest issues, prices mentioned seem fair, so I'll give them a call first this morning.

Well, no Saturday office hours, but they responded right away today. Couldn't ask for a nicer father/son team.

Tank did need pumping, but the real culprit was a "t" connector on the outflow into the tank. It was plugged.

All better!

Well, no Saturday office hours, but they responded right away today. Couldn't ask for a nicer father/son team.

Tank did need pumping, but the real culprit was a "t" connector on the outflow into the tank. It was plugged.

All better!

So, same shiat different day, has a new meaning for you today!. :yahoo:

So, same shiat different day, has a new meaning for you today!. :yahoo:

A multitude of new meanings after my recent stay in the hospital... :lol:

A multitude of new meanings after my recent stay in the hospital... :lol:

I'm glad you are feeling better. What a crappy way to spend time off from work. :huggy:

No where near that! And my homeowners insurance paid for it. :yay:

Yup that's kinda what it's for. I thought anyway.

I'm glad you are feeling better.

:yeahthat:

Well, no Saturday office hours, but they responded right away today. Couldn't ask for a nicer father/son team.

Tank did need pumping, but the real culprit was a "t" connector on the outflow into the tank. It was plugged.

Try snaking a sink that has more 90's in it than you can shake a stick at.
If you have already, successfully; what's your secret? Can't only be patience and determination.

Try snaking a sink that has more 90's in it than you can shake a stick at.
If you have already, successfully; what's your secret? Can't only be patience and determination.

The 't' was in the tank, so while the tank was open, the 't' was removed, thus eliminating the issue completely.