From the time you get septic tank installation, you depend on the system to keep your plumbing functional and hygienic. However, no matter how robust the system is, it may need repairs at some point. Here are three common septic tank repairs you may require. 

Which Septic Tank Repairs You May Need

1. Emergency Draining & Clog Removal

Your septic tank is designed to hold sludge at the bottom while allowing wastewater to float to the top for removal into the drain field. However, build up can happen toward the middle or top of the tank. 

Depending on how old your tank is, how long it’s been since the last pumping, or what you flush into the system, sludge could block the intake and outtake valves, causing waste to back up into the home or up through the drain field. Get a yearly pumping to avoid emergency clog removal.

2. Crack Repair 

Your septic tank may be built to withstand a lot of exterior pressure, but several factors may cause it to crack. This includes when the ground shifts after heavy rain or landscaping work. The pressure from heavy machinery above the tank can also push the soil down and cause damage.

Even tree roots can be the culprit, as they may grow into the tank if they’re planted too close. During septic tank installation, try to pick a spot away from trees. If it’s too late, consider removing nearby trees before they cause a problem.

3. Baffle Re-installation 

In your bathroom and kitchen sinks, you likely have a mesh guard over the drain to stop solid particles from going down and creating clogs. Septic tanks have similar components called baffles.

These components can break and collapse into the tank from excess pressure, rust, and chemical damage. During septic tank installation, make sure a new baffle is used to avoid this problem for as long as possible. 

When you need a septic specialist, choose Beckham Septic Tanks & Ditching Service in Enterprise, AL. Since 1947, this expert has offered services like septic tank installation and repairs to Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Houston, and Pike Counties. They also offer erosion control and demolition services, so they can help clear out an area and prepare it for a new system. To get in touch for a quote, visit their website or call (334) 347-2362.