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Elite Septic Solutions is a Residential and Commercial septic cleaning company that is locally owned and operated by Trevor Whisenhant. Elite Septic Solutions provides quality septic cleaning that is reliable and affordable for their customers.
At Elite Septic Solutions, we strive to deliver quality services along with honesty and integrity. We value our customers and will always be respectful to them, and their property.
We service the following communities:
Kountze, Honey Island, Silsbee, Lumberton, Saratoga, Sour Lake, Batson, Wildwood, Ivanhoe, Warren, Woodville, Spurger, Fred, Evadale, Buna, Nome, China, Vidor, Beaumont, Mauriceville, Fannett
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Phone: (409) 651-3566
Email: mail@elitesepticsolutions.com
Our office can be reached 24/7 for emergencies
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Signs Your Septic System Needs Cleaning
Sluggish Drains, or Toilet not Flushing
One good indicator that your septic system is starting to show signs of distress is the efficiency of your drains. If your septic system is beginning to back-up, you will most likely notice that your sink, tub, or shower is not draining as quickly as normal, or your toilet doesn’t flush as quickly or thoroughly as it should. If you begin to notice this in your home, don’t ignore these warning signs. Take action and have your septic system cleaned before your problems become much worse and costly problem.
Foul Odor
As your septic tank fills up, there is less and less space for the odor causing gases in your tank. Sometimes these gases can begin to emanate from your toilet or drains inside the house. Additionally, these odor causing gases can find their way out through your drain field causing a sulfurous or sewage smell around the outside of your home. If you begin to notice these odors in and around your home, call a septic service company immediately to take care of this problem before it becomes even worse.
Thick Green Lawn Over Your Drain Field
When a septic drain field is functioning properly it shouldn’t cause the lawn above to look noticeably better than the rest of the yard. If you can clearly map out your drain field because the grass is lusher and greener than the surrounding areas then there is a problem. This happens because the grass is benefiting from some extra fertilizer in the form of excessive waste liquid. If this is happening in your drain field, you should have your system inspected immediately before an unsafe and hazardous situation develops.
Standing Water
When a septic tank is full you can begin to notice water pooling in various places around your yard. The most common places for this to occur are in the area around the septic tank and/or the drain field. If you have water pooling in these areas, this is a sure sign that you need your septic system cleaned and inspected immediately. Your septic system is becoming overwhelmed and this can lead to the worst problem of all, sewage backing up into the home.
Sewage Backup
Raw sewage backing up into the home is the most obvious sign of a problem, and certainly something that nobody ever wants to experience. If you are not on a regular cleaning /inspection schedule with your septic system and you ignore the signs mentioned above, there is a good chance you will find yourself having to deal with this at some point. If this happens to you, contact a septic service company immediately and avoid the area. Hopefully a cleaning of your septic tank can resolve the issue, however your entire septic system will need to be inspected to determine the cause of this unfortunate situation.
The best way to avoid having to deal with any of the unpleasant signs mentioned above is to follow a regular cleaning and inspection schedule. A well-maintained septic system could last up to 30 plus years if well maintained.
REGULAR CLEANING OF YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM IS VITAL
About 95 percent of the sludge and scum that is in your septic tank is broken down by bacteria. The other 5 percent remains in the tank and builds up in the sludge layer.
Consequently, your septic tank must be pumped out regularly. Otherwise, solids would eventually fill the tank and wash out into the field lines, or damage your pump. This is detrimental to the overall health and longevity of your system. It is recommended that you have your septic system cleaned every three to five years.