We can fix your drain field to ensure its operation.
Your drain field is a critical element of your property’s septic system. When wastewater finally leaves your home, it settles here, where it is naturally treated and absorbed by the surrounding landscaping. If your drain field isn’t working correctly, it can lead to a variety of issues, including sewage backups, contaminated groundwater, and foul odors emanating from your system.
If you suspect that you need drain field repair, turn to us at Southern Water and Soil. We are septic professionals in the Dade City, Florida area with years of experience diagnosing and fixing drain field issues. Some of the signs you should call us to provide drain field repair services include the following:
- Your sinks, showers, and toilets have started draining slower than usual due to a buildup of solids in your drain field.
- You’ve noticed that the area around your septic system has become soggy and wet, which could mean your drain field isn’t absorbing wastewater properly.
- Unpleasant smells have started to emanate from the area around your septic system because wastewater is not being treated correctly.
- Your drain field is preventing wastewater from properly flowing out of your septic tank, causing frequent sewage backups.
Choose us for your drain field repair and we’ll effectively assess the situation and determine the best way to get your drain field working properly again. For more information about our drain field repair services or to schedule an appointment, get in touch with us today.
FAQs About Drain Field Repair
If you have a septic system, you also have a drain field as part of that system. You know that for the system to work to its potential, all the parts need to be in good working order. We often get called out for drain field repair, which leads our client to ask what they can do to maintain this vital part and how the process of repair works. The answers to these and other questions we’re often asked are below.
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Is there anything I can do to help my drain field function better?
Over time, your drain field will need repairs due to normal wear and tear, but you can help it last longer by ensuring it is inspected regularly, avoiding excessive water usage, and ensuring that non-biodegradable items aren’t flushed into the system.
How can I tell whether repairs are necessary for my drain field?
Slow drainage, foul smells, damp soil or standing water around the drain field area, and sewage backups in the plumbing system are typical indicators of problems with the drain field. Our team can perform an assessment to examine the condition of the drain field and what repairs might be needed.
What are the typical techniques for fixing drain fields?
Aerating the soil, changing broken pipes, adding a bacterial additive to increase microbial activity, and occasionally relocating the drain field are common restoration techniques. Once we assess your drain field needs, we can create a detailed repair plan.
How long do drain fields last?
Numerous elements, such as appropriate upkeep, soil conditions, and usage, affect how long a drain field lasts. A well-kept drain field can endure for at least 20 to 30 years on average.
At Southern Water and Soil, we offer drain field repair services in Brooksville, Dade City, Fort Myers, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, Miami, Odessa, Orlando, Plant City, Wesley Chapel, Spring Hill, and Tampa, Florida.