What is cesspool or septic system pumping?

1. Size/number of people living in the household: Larger households, typically, generate more waste than smaller households, and fill up the cesspool or septic tank faster, which leads to more regular need of cesspool and septic system pumping.
2. Cesspool or septic system size: Homes in Long Island, NY with larger tanks can hold more solid sludge, and will need less frequent pumping. Smaller homes with smaller cesspools or septic systems may require less frequent inspection and pumping.
3. The amount of wastewater that is generated: The total volume of wastewater flowing into the cesspool or septic tank will affect how fast it fills up.  Households in Long Island, NY that generate a lot of wastewater will require more frequent inspection and possibly pumping. Wastewater comes from many sources including showers, sinks, toilets, and washing machines.
4. The total amount of solids in your wastewater: Households with multiple toilets, or frequent, excessive use of garbage disposals, typically fill up the cesspool or septic system quicker.

There are several ways to help estimate how often you will need to have your cesspool or septic system pumped. For example: a typical four-bedroom house in Long Island, NY will have an approximately 1,200 to 1,500 gallon tank.  A family of four to six should expect the need to have the cesspool or septic system pumped, on average, every 3 to 5 years with normal use.

When do you need to have your cesspool or septic system Pumped?

That is an important question. The EPA strongly recommends that a cesspool or septic system should be inspected at least every two to three years, with mechanical pumping typically needed every three to five years to drain the tank.1 Systems that are considered undersized or that get very heavy use may require pumping annually or even every six months. Some cesspool septic systems have electrical float switches, pumps, or mechanical components, and these typically need to be inspected more regularly, on average once every year or two.

How is a cesspool septic system pumped?

When one of our Long Island, NY cesspool septic system service professionals inspects your cesspool septic system, they will advise you if it is time to pump out the sludge from the tank. Typically, pumping is required when the top floating scum layer that lies between the sludge and the floating water is about 6 inches from the outlet pipe which flows to the drain field.

Our Long Island, NY cesspool septic system service will come to your house with a large tanker truck with powerful commercial vacuum equipment. The technician will remove the manhole cover and insert a large Vacuum hose into the cesspool septic system tank. The truck’s Vacuum sucks out the contents of the cesspool septic system tank through the large hose. Our technician may stir the contents of the tank with a muckrake to break up the solids to make the pumping more efficient. Typical costs for pumping a cesspool septic system in Long Island, NY range from $200 to $500 depending on the size of the cesspool septic system and the severity of the problem.

Cesspool and septic system service/inspection and location

​​What is a cesspool septic system Inspection in Long Island, NY?

Our cesspool septic system inspection is a test and examination we conduct at your home or place of business to ascertain the strength and stability of your cesspool septic system utilized for sewage treatment. Our typical inspection is conducted on a residential or commercial property that does not directly connect into a local area drain system. Our service technicians will additionally inspect and review the cesspool septic system’s overall structural stability and look into any potential dripping or leaking and any ecological risks proposed to the environment and surrounding areas.
If your home is a brand-new residential or commercial property (New Construction), our technicians will additionally check for termites, mold or potential plumbing problems within your cesspool septic system system. We always highly recommend that you have your cesspool septic system examined and inspected prior to moving yourself or others onto the property.

Cesspool septic system Location Service in Long Island, NY. We also can help you locate your cesspool septic system and tanks in the event that you are not sure where they are located. Many customers in Long Island, NY are unsure as to the tank location since they bought the home without a Survey that illustrated the location. This is very common in older homes. Our expert technicians can help you take the guesswork out by fining the tank using our equipment and visual knowledge of your home.

When do you need your cesspool septic system inspected in Long Island, NY?

That is really an interesting question. Depending on several factors, you need to get your cesspool septic system system inspected a minimum of every 3 to 5 years, even with no signs of any issues. The professional inspection usually is scheduled around the time that you have our professional expert cesspool septic system system pumping service clean your tank. We firmly believe that inspecting the cesspool septic system is vital to keep your cesspool septic system system healthy and in strong working order.

Despite the advice of cesspool septic system professionals, many Long Island, NY property owners sometimes wait longer than 3 to 5 years to have their cesspool septic system system inspected by a professional. Typically, some Homeowners in Long Island, NY will wait until there is a problem or issue to contact us. Unfortunately, at that point, the problem may be severe and be much more costly than a typical service, pump and clean. This is why we highly recommend getting your cesspool septic system regularly inspected, pumped and cleaned. This will not only save you money from requiring significant repair work but it will also help you prevent any unnecessary surprises down the road.

cesspool septic system Blockage Relief

Cesspool and septic system blockage or clog in Long Island, NY:

What is a cesspool septic system Blockage/Clog: If debris gets caught in your main line or any lines going to or from your cesspool septic system system and tank there may be a blockage or Clog. This is a problem that generally must be fixed by professionals. Our Service professionals have many years of experience working to clear Clogs and blockages.

How to Tell if your cesspool septic system is Clogged:

There are several indicators that you have a Clog/Blockage in your cesspool septic system system:

1. Drains are backed up- Typically if there is a blockage, you will see all drains in your home backing up. Check all Toilets, Bathtubs and showers. If all of the drains are backing up water and or waste then it’s most likely caused by a blocked/clogged line in your system. A sign of drains not working due to a clog would be a gurgling sound as the drains back up with water and or waste.
2. Water backs up in strange places when using plumbing fixtures-​

To tell if this is happening at your home, there are some things to look for-

Try Flushing a toilet. If water starts gurgling or backing up in the tub or shower of that bathroom. That indicates that the water is attempting to leave to the cesspool septic system but is blocked by a sewer line clog. When this happens the water goes back to the nearest point of relief which would be the shower or tub. Thai is a sign of a blockage.

Try using the washing machine. After turning on the machine, check to see if your shower or toilet begin to overflow with water. If this happens it means the water is trying to escape to your cesspool septic system system and is being blocked by a clog. This is a sign of a blockage that needs professional attention.

Try running the cold water in your bathroom sink. If your toilet water rises or bubbles up then thats a clear sign of a clogged line.

Our Service professionals in Long Island, NY will typically run a one or two-step process to clear the Clog, based upon the area clogged, the type of blockage and amount of debris.

Step 1: Our technicians will Run a drain auger, which is also known as a Plumber’s snake, through your system to clear out the clog.
Step 2: If the Drain Auger does not work, our technicians may also use a Fiber Optic Sewer Line camera to look through your cesspool septic system and Septic system to see exactly what could be causing the clog or Blockage.

Inevitably, the clog could have been caused by the cesspool septic system items that are hazardous to your cesspool septic system being flushed down a toilet or entering a drain. It could also be caused by old pipes​ that are not able to handle excessive cesspool septic system traffic. Lastly, if you have an older home with mature trees with mature toots, it could be caused by that the roots have excessively grown into the pipes underground, leading to the backup. A Fiber Optic Camera will be the best way in the end to find out exactly what is causing the issue and how to proceed to remove the Clog or Blockage.

CESSPOOL SYSTEM AERATION

Cesspool and septic system aeration in Long Island, NY.

What Is cesspool or septic system Aeration?

Cesspool septic system Aeration is a process our expert Service technicians use to increase the performance of your cesspool septic system. cesspool septic system Aeration service is often combined with our cesspool septic system pumping service to ensure cesspool septic system performance after cesspool septic system Pumping. The service technician will use a long pipe connected to a very high pressure air compressor and push it into the bottom half of the cesspool septic system to churn the soil several times. The Aeration pipe is usually driven 3 to 4 feet into the bottom portion of your cesspool septic system. After aeration, we often use sulfuric acid to help clean the bottom of the cesspool septic system. Aeration can be combined with other professional services to extend the life of aging cesspool septic systems.

Will Professional cesspool septic system Aeration Help?

Absolutely. Aeration is often a great way to vastly improve your cesspool septic system performance and decrease the likelihood of any issues arising after the Aeration.

Here are some of the benefits of cesspool septic system Aeration:

Immediately increase the performance flow of a slowly draining cesspool septic system
Potentially extend the life of your cesspool septic system
Very inexpensive solution compared to fully replacing the cesspool septic system
Green solution That only utilizes clean air and no chemicals
Bad smell and wet areas of your lawn can be eliminated almost instantly

CESSPOOL SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Cesspool and septic system installation in Long Island, NY

Do you need a new cesspool septic system Installed?

This is a question for our Expert Technicians.  Whether it’s for a new construction home or to replace an existing cesspool septic system there are many factors to be considered and an overall site inspection is required to properly estimate costs and time.

Our professional technicians have extensive training and detailed professional knowledge about the Septic System needs of Long Island, NY Residents and their properties. Understanding Soil and surrounding terrain is essential in deciding to install a cesspool septic system.  Our technicians and Installers make sure to strictly follow all local regulations and codes when designing and installing a cesspool septic system for you in Long Island, NY.  

Approximately 70% of Long Island, NY, residential homes rely on septic systems and cesspool septic systems for wastewater treatment. Whether you’re building a new construction dream home or want to include a cesspool septic system replacement as part of your home improvements,  you can rely on our team of professional technicians and Installers to provide exactly what you need at a cost that is extremely reasonable and fair.

What is the process of Installing a cesspool septic system in Long Island, NY?

Installing a cesspool septic system requires careful planning, extensive experience in Long Island, NY terrain, knowledge of all local codes and regulations, the proper technology equipment and a team of experts that can get the job done.

In the Planning stage the first step is assessing the needs of the home to choose the correct size of the tank. If the tank is too small it can become overloaded quickly, leading to overflows and other costly problems. Conversely, if the tank is too large, it may not fit in the allotted space where it needs to be installed beneath the ground.  This can also lead to costly delays.  Choosing the proper location of a new cesspool septic system is also extremely important.  The area needs to be suitable and within codes and regulations of Long Island, NY.
Installing the tank itself requires heavy machinery to dig a large hole in your ground as well as place the cesspool septic system in the proper spot.  It’s important that the cesspool septic system is installed in an area where cars or heavy machinery is not parked directly on top of it so typically driveways are not viable options for location. After the physical cesspool septic system is installed the technicians will connect it to the drains and toilets within your home via pipes.  The pipes leading from the cesspool septic system will be installed into the opposite side and go into a surrounding drain field.  This allows clean liquid to go back into the soil.

CESSPOOL SYSTEM EMERGENCY SERVICE

Emergency cesspool septic system Service in Long Island, NY

When you have a potential cesspool septic system problem more often than not it’s considered an “emergency”. While we treat all customers’ problems with extreme urgency sometimes a situation can be considered an “emergency” and require immediate assistance. When an emergency exists we will make sure to find an expert technician who can come to your home or business as soon as possible and almost always the same day.

Our system will use technology and automation to find a top cesspool septic system technician who can come to your home immediately. We also try to ensure that there are no additional costs associated with inspection of your home when it is an “emergency”. This is what separates us from our competition. We understand that any issue within your cesspool septic system and Septic System is an emergency when it comes to the safety and comfortability of your family.

CESSPOOL SYSTEM HYDRO-JETTING

Cesspool septic system Hydro-Jetting in Long Island, NY

Advantages of Hydro Jetting

Hydro-Jetting is a great way to potentially resolve your current cesspool septic system issues and avoid a larger expense of replacing your existing cesspool septic system. Because of this, many of our customers in Long Island, NY choose Hydro-Jetting on their cesspool or septic system.

Some other advantages of hydro jetting:

-The technicians can create a custom Hydro-Jetting plan based on your existing citation and issues attempting to be resolved.
-Hydro-Jetting is very cost effective. Many times the alternative to Hydro-Jetting is cesspool septic system system replacement. Hydro-Jetting is a fraction of the cost.
-One of the benefits of Hydro-Jetting is its ability to use hi-pressure water as a way to completely clean and restore a tank to its original condition. This could lead to less problems in the future.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Grease trap cleaning in Long Island, NY

Grease traps are used by many Restaurants and food establishments in Long Island, NY as a way to properly dispose of Grease. Grease is a common waste product in food service businesses, and it can be extremely problematic if the grease is not disposed of properly and safely. A grease trap provides you with a fast and easy way to properly dispose of grease in your business.

Grease trap maintenance in Long Island, NY

Grease traps are designed to channel grease waste out of the property, but they can quickly and easily become dirty and unfortunately require regular maintenance and pumping. The traps often become clogged, dirty or full of grease and other waste matter. When this happens often the Grease can get into your Cesspool and Septic System and cause problems that are often costly and difficult to resolve in a timely manner which is vital for businesses. Because of these potential problems it is extremely important to keep your Grease traps clean and clear of any clogs.

When to clean your grease trap in Long Island, NY

Grease traps that are clogged or backed up need immediate attention to remove the blockage and clean the trap.
Regular grease trap maintenance and cleaning will depend on the size of your trap and the volume of grease and other material that flows into it. On average, it is recommended to clean the trap every one to three months. Some larger traps that get a large amount of volume may need to be cleaned more often, sometimes every two to four weeks.
All cleaning services include the use of a vacuum truck, a hi powered pressure washer and a cable for line cleaning.