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DECATUR / SPRINGFIELD AREA

(217) 855-5622

BLOOMINGTON / LINCOLN

(309) 830-3962

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  • Count on quality sewer and septic solutions from Sewer & Septic Specialist.

Septic Repair

One Call Does It All!

We are your full service licensed Sewer, Septic, and Drain Cleaning Company in Central Illinois!

Local Septic Repair Specialists

We serve customers throughout the Central Illinois region.

At Sewer & Septic Specialist Inc., we know that over a quarter of American homes rely on septic systems for the treatment of waste and wastewater. Additionally, to avoid septic repairs, you must adhere to proper maintenance protocols to ensure your system is always functioning its best. Septic systems should be thoroughly inspected and cleaned at least every three years, and they should be inspected more frequently if your system experiences higher-than-average usage.

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Common Septic System Problems

  • Tank Overflow – Whether due to a spike in usage or a problem with your system, tank overflows are messy and expensive to repair. Contact us for service from professionals that take pride in doing these dirty jobs.
  • Cracked Tank – While septic tanks are sturdy, they can be cracked by shifts in the ground, tree roots, and more. We’ll provide repair or replacement of your septic tank.
  • Broken Pipe – A broken pipe can cause untreated sewage and wastewater to leak into your yard, causing a health hazard for you and neighbors.
  • Drain Field Piping – When there’s a problem with drain field piping, you’ll notice it. Drain field problems can cause a backed up system.
  • Broken Septic Baffles – A deteriorated septic tank is usually caused by acid and rust that eats away at the materials. We provide a complete replacement of septic tank baffles.
  • Bacteria – Many times, the bacteria at the bottom of the tank may die, causing waste and sludge to build up.
  • Tree Roots – Invasive tree roots can cause wide-range problems including damage to the septic tank, pipes, drain field, and more.
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Septic System Maintenance

When it comes to septic systems, it’s vital to adhere to proper maintenance procedures to ensure a long lifespan for your system. At Sewer & Septic Specialist, we offer maintenance programs that provide inspections and cleanings to ensure your system is always functioning at optimal levels. Read on for things that you can do to properly maintain your tank in between professional cleanings!

Best Septic Maintenance Tips

Avoiding septic system repair is something that all property owners want to do. The last thing you need is your septic tank alarm going off in the middle of the night. The best way to keep your septic tank repair cost low is to not need these services at all. But how do you do that? For starters, follow these maintenance tips:

  • Abstain from putting fats, grease, oils, fuels, disposable diapers, coffee grounds, eggshells, nutshells, cigarettes, sanitary napkins, tampons, condoms, paper towels, rags, paints, or chemicals into the system.
  • Keep people and things off of your drain field to avoid damage to the system pipes from compacted soil.
  • Avoid using the garbage disposal as this creates food waste that clogs septic systems.
  • Use proper drainage to direct runoff water away from the tank to avoid damage.
  • Use water efficiently to reduce the amount of water that moves through the system.

Sometimes, no matter what you do, you need professional services to solve a problem. If you need emergency septic pump repair in Decatur Illinois, or Bloomington Illinois, call Sewer & Septic Specialist for fast and efficient repair and replacement services.