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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 […]

Types of Septic Tanks to Consider When Installing a New System

Two black plastic septic tanks being installed on a residential property in Decatur, IL.

Septic systems are a great solution if you own a home in rural Decatur, IL, but choosing the right tank for septic installation is important. If you need a plumber to help you find the best septic plumbing system, Sewer & Septic Specialist offers the services you need. There are various types of septic tanks, […]

4 Benefits of a Video Pipe Inspection

Video pipe inspection for a residential kitchen that has a clogged drain in Decatur, IL

A video pipe inspection is a modern alternative to a traditional pipe inspection. During this kind of sewer and drain inspection, a plumber passes a camera on the end of a long hose into the pipes and snakes it through your plumbing system, documenting every bit of the pipework to identify any blockages, corrosion, or […]

4 Winter Maintenance Tips for Septic System Owners

A beautiful home in Springfield, IL with snow covering the ground.

Owning a home with a septic system has a variety of benefits that can make it easy to maintain and protect your plumbing system when winter weather strikes. Whether you are looking for routine maintenance or tips on how to keep your septic system operating smoothly, Septic Specialists in Springfield, IL is here to help […]

Why Every Home Buyer Should Request a Septic Inspection

A couple looking at a home in Springfield, IL that requires a septic inspection before closing.

If you are on the lookout for a forever home and it happens to have a septic system, you must invest in a thorough septic inspection service before signing any papers. Septic systems are extremely reliable, but without proper maintenance, can become a real headache for homeowners. Our team at Septic Specialists in Springfield, IL […]

What to Do When Your Septic Pump Goes Out

Professional septic tank cleaning specialist using a commercial septic pump to drain sewage from a residential property in Springfield, IL.

Your septic pump is essential for keeping your home from flooding due to overflowing water and preventing contamination of sewer water from entering your water line. If you notice that your septic pump has stopped working, there could be several issues to explain its lack of power or function. Thankfully, at Septic Specialists in Springfield, […]

How to Know When Your Drains Need to Be Cleaned

Professional sewer and septic specialist holding part of a drainpipe that is clogged with hair and debris in a residential bathroom in Springfield, IL.

It’s easy to forget about your home’s plumbing system, that is until you begin experiencing issues with your kitchen and bathroom drains. Whether your toilet is constantly overflowing or your kitchen drain is producing a foul smell, our expert plumbers at Septic Specialists in Springfield, IL know just how to restore plumbing systems that are […]