Tips When You Are Moving to a House with Septic Tank

Tips When You Are Moving to a House with Septic Tank

One of the things you’ll need to do after moving into a house with a septic tank is to have it inspected. A septic tank inspection will ensure everything is working as it should and help you detect problems before they turn into expensive repairs. It’s also important to keep up with routine maintenance to increase its lifespan. If you’re looking for a reliable septic tank service to help you with inspection and maintenance, you can count on Metro Septic Pumping to get the job done.

Here’s how to keep your septic tank healthy when you move into a new house.

1.  Pump Your Septic Tank As Needed

You need to have your septic tank pumped at least once every 2 to 3 years. However, how often you pump your septic tank will depend on the size of your tank, household size, and volume of solids inside the wastewater. Septic tank pumping removes excess wastewater, gets rid of clogs that can block your septic system, and ensures wastewater flows smoothly through your septic tank.

Tell-Tale Signs You Need Septic Tank Pumping Services

• Sewage backup
• Slow or clogged drains
• Gurgling pipes
• Odors
• Overflow
• Soggy patches of grass

If you notice any of these signs, call Metro Septic Pumping and let us help you with septic tank pumping and septic cleaning.

2. Schedule Routine Septic Maintenance

A septic tank should be inspected at least every two years by a septic company. When you move into a new home, check the condition of the septic tank and look at inspection reports if there was a previous occupant. If the septic tank has not been inspected in more than two years, call a septic company to perform an inspection. Septic maintenance ensures your septic tank is in its good working order and extends its life. You’ll know your septic tank requires inspection when you notice signs like sewage backup, odor, standing water, and strange sounds.

3.  Keep Your Septic Tank Lids Closed And Secured

Exposed and unsecured septic tanks are a major safety hazard in homes and businesses. When you move into a new home, be sure to check if the lids are secure and in good shape. If there are any lids with damaged or missing parts, they should be replaced to keep them secure. It's recommended that you use screws, bolts, and fasteners to secure the lids.  

4.  Insulate Your Septic Tank For Fall and Winter

Your septic tank needs insulation during fall and winter to prevent freezing. You can spread frost blankets or layers of mulch over the tank to provide insulation and let the grass around the tank grow taller.   

Call Metro Septic Plumbing For Septic Tank Pumping And All Of Your Septic Tank Maintenance Needs

Your septic tank plays an indispensable role in your property. It’s a good thing to have it inspect and pumped as needed to maintain its proper working order and lengthen its lifespan. When you’re ready for septic tank pumping, septic maintenance, and septic cleaning, get in touch with Metro Septic Pumping.