How to Prepare for a Septic Tank Pumping

Whether you have grown up with a septic system or are new to septic ownership, there are always things you can learn about taking care of it. Knowing good maintenance and septic system care goes a long way toward keeping your system healthy and balanced. Here at Brandon Septic, we have a few tips you can use when you have a septic tank pumping scheduled.

According to our owner, Sam, one of the most important things is knowing where everything is located. While that might sound obvious, if you are new to the home or the area you may not actually know where the parts of your septic system are. Asking former owners or the original installer to sketch a small map you can reference saves you many times over from planting trees or working over your system. It also saves time locating the tank on the day of service, which keeps the job shorter.

The other thing worth preparing is your budget. Pumping is not a flat rate. What you pay depends on the size of your tank, how accessible the lids are, how much sludge has accumulated, and how long it has been since the last service. Call ahead and ask for a quote based on your specific system, then plan for that amount plus a small contingency in case minor repairs turn up.

Here at Brandon Septic, we would love to help you with your septic tank needs, including septic tank pumping. Please let us know what we can do for you.