Residents in Woodward Park sometimes notice unpleasant odors in their yard or experience gurgling drains when running the washing machine. Dealing with a failing Septic System is stressful, and homeowners in Fresno want direct answers without a sales pitch. Horizon Septic Solutions has operated in the area for many years, hearing many questions about Septic System Service.
Horizon Septic Solutions has heard just about every question in the book regarding Septic System Service. Fresno homeowners frequently ask common questions when they are facing a Septic Repair.
How do I know if my septic system actually needs a repair or just a pump-out?
Homeowners often ask Horizon Septic Solutions whether a Septic Repair or a routine Septic Pumping is necessary. If your drains are slow all over the house or your tank has not been serviced in three to 5 years, a routine Septic Pumping might fix it. But if you are seeing soggy patches in the yard when it has not rained, foul indoor odors, or sewage backing up into your tubs, you are looking at a mechanical or structural failure. Pumping a broken tank is not a permanent solution for a failing Septic System.
Why is my yard so soggy near the drain field?
Central Valley clay soil does not perk well. When a drain field fails, effluent has nowhere to go so it rises straight to the surface. It usually means your pipes are crushed, tree roots have invaded the lines, or the biomat has clogged the soil entirely. Horizon Septic Solutions reminds Fresno residents that throwing dirt over the area will not solve the underlying Septic System problem.
Can I fix a broken septic baffle myself?
Property owners often want to save money on Septic Repair work. But messing around inside a septic tank exposes you to toxic gases and raw biohazards. A broken inlet or outlet baffle lets solids flow out into your drain field where they can completely destroy your absorption area. Call Horizon Septic Solutions to handle Septic System Service safely.
How long does a typical septic repair take?
Most standard Septic Repairs, like replacing a busted effluent pump, swapping out a distribution box, or fixing a broken line coming from the house, take less than a day. If we are talking about a major drain field restoration because of our heavy Fresno clay packing down over the lines, you might be looking at a couple of days of heavy equipment work by Horizon Septic Solutions.
Will my homeowner's insurance cover a septic tank repair?
Almost never. Standard homeowner policies consider septic systems part of normal wear and tear or property maintenance. Unless a tree fell on your tank or a heavy delivery truck drove over your cleanout and crushed it, you are likely paying out of pocket for Septic Repair. Regular maintenance from Horizon Septic Solutions is always cheaper than an emergency fix for your Septic System.
What happens if I ignore a slow drain?
It never fixes itself. Ignoring a minor backup usually means a minor pipe repair turns into a total drain field replacement by the time summer heat rolls around and bakes the saturated ground. Address Septic System issues early and you will keep your Septic Repair bills manageable.
If you have a specific issue going on at your property that is driving you crazy, give us a ring at Horizon Septic Solutions and we will come take a look at your Septic System.