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A Guide to Pets and Septic Systems

Pet owners in Decatur, IL grooming their pet outside to avoid pet hair going down their bathtub drain and backing up their septic system.

As a pet owner, you understand the joy of having a furry friend. However, pet ownership can also lead to unforeseen challenges, especially when maintaining your Decatur, IL septic system. Septic systems are specifically designed to handle human waste and water; introducing other materials can quickly overwhelm the system. At Sewer & Septic Specialists, we’re […]

The Do’s and Don’ts of Septic Maintenance

Technician performing septic tank maintenance pumping out septic system on a property in Decatur, IL.

Septic systems are an essential component of many Decatur, IL homes, serving as a safe and efficient way to treat and dispose wastewater. With proper septic system maintenance from Sewer & Septic Specialists, our experts will be able to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of your system. To help you keep your septic system in […]

How to Properly Maintain Floor Drains in Your Basement

A basement floor drain is needed to prevent flooding in this Bloomington, IL residence.

As a homeowner, you should know that your toilets and sinks are not the only drains in your home. You also must remember your floor drains, which can be found in the garage, basement, or laundry room. They are located there for practical reasons, primarily to help get rid of water in the event of […]

Signs Your Septic Tank is Full & Needs to Be Pumped

The pipe hose of a sewage truck is pumping and emptying the home’s sewage tank. Professionals provide a septic cleaning vacuum service and maintenance for this suburban countryside home in Bloomington, IL.

Many households have individual septic systems to treat wastewater. Most homeowners would agree this is a vital function of their home. If appropriately maintained, your septic system can grant you reliable service for 30 years or more, making it both a necessary and worthwhile investment. To ensure your system is functioning correctly, be on the […]

How Often Should I Have My Septic Tank Pumped?

Professional pumping service for the septic system from the backyard tank in Bloomington, IL.

If you’re a homeowner in the United States, you likely rely on a septic system to treat and dispose of your household waste. Like any system in your home, septic systems can fail due to age, environmental factors, and other causes, so it is crucial to maintain your system to ensure its long lifespan properly. […]

5 Signs Your Sewer Needs Hydro-Jetting Services

A frustrated homeowner tries to solve her plumbing problem herself, but it appears to be more difficult than anticipated so she will likely need to call a professional plumber from Septic Specialists for their hydro-jetting services in Springfield, IL.

If you’re having plumbing issues with your sewer pipes, you will likely need help from a professional. Trying to treat your clogged sink with store-bought drain cleaner won’t always solve the problem, which is why you could benefit from hydro-jetting, a plumbing procedure involving the use of water pressure to clear out pipes and blast […]

Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget Your Sewer Drains

A plumber in a red shirt looking at a sink drain to provide essential spring cleaning services to prevent clogs in Decatur, IL.

Spring cleaning isn’t just dusting off the hard-to-reach shelves and getting rid of old junk. It’s about clearing out everything that has built up over the winter months as Springfield, IL residents emerge from the harsh winter hibernation. An often-overlooked part of your home is the septic system including your sewer drains. Sewer & Septic […]

What To Expect Out of a Sewer Cleaning Service

A green hose pumping a sewer system for a general sewage cleaning service at a residential home in Decatur, IL.

Sewer & Septic Specialist is Decatur’s premier sewer cleaning company helping serve Illinois residents and their septic system needs every single day. Our work takes place behind-the-scenes more often than not, leaving homeowners wondering what exactly is going on with their plumbing. We don’t just staff plumbers on our team, we have fully-trained plumbing contractors that […]

Keep Your Drains Clean with These at Home Cleaning Tips

A clean residential sink and drain in Decatur, IL that has been kept clean with expert plumbing cleaning tips.

If your drains have started to smell bad, then one solution is to call a plumber to schedule a drain cleaning service. However, there are also a few things you can do at home to help your drains to stay cleaner for longer. Try using these home drain cleaning tips to keep the bathroom and […]

How to Keep My Toilet from Clogging

A Decatur, IL homeowner using a residential plunger to unclog their toilet’s drain.

A clogged toilet creates quite the predicament in Decatur, IL homes. It interrupts the natural progression of a household’s schedule and creates a real emergency when it takes place in the only bathroom present in the residence. Having access to emergency plumber services is imperative because it’s the only way to get the toilet working […]