Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) are a part of life for many residents of North Carolina — almost 50% of NC homes use a conventional septic tank system. If you’re one of those households, then you probably know how important it is to regularly service your system. Jay’s Plumbing, Heating, and Air provides septic tank installation and services in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area.
Our Comprehensive Septic Tank Services
Jay’s Plumbing, Heating, and Air provides comprehensive septic tank services, from installation to maintenance. Read on to learn more about our septic services.
Septic Tank Pumping
Don’t wait for your septic tank alarm to go off before scheduling service. Septic tank pumping keeps your system clean and operating at its best. Depending on use, household size, and system size, you should have your system pumped every three to five years.
If you have an alternative system with electrical components or a pump, clean it out once every one or two years. Also, change your septic tank filter every time you schedule a septic tank cleaning.
Septic Tank Maintenance and Inspections
Regular septic tank inspections and maintenance help prolong the system’s service life. When you schedule annual maintenance or an inspection with Jay’s, we do more than just peek inside.
If it’s our first time inspecting your system, we’ll review the permit, design, and installation records, including system age and pump and maintenance records. Our thorough inspections may include:
- Inspection of the septic and pump tanks and the distribution box
- Evaluation of the effluent filter, tank sludge, and scum levels
- A system review for signs of leakage and backup
- Evaluation of the system’s integrity from the tank to the outlet pipes
- Inspection and testing of all electrical connections, pumps, controls, and wiring
If needed, we’ll use our camera to inspect the solid pipes and leach lines for blockages, cracks, or collapsed piping.
The best practice to prevent septic problems is to have your system inspected about once every three years. Other prevention tips include following the think-at-the-sink rules, using your water efficiently, and having your system pumped regularly.
Septic Tank Repair
Our services include septic tank repairs. Many common septic system and drain field repairs don’t require a full system replacement. Using certified advanced technology, our skilled technicians repair problems with your drain field, pipes, and tank components. Depending on the severity of the issue, we can even repair cracks.
Septic Tank Installation
If your tank needs replacement or you’d like to upgrade your system, we do that, too! Some upgrades are easier than others, like adding septic tank risers for easier access and maintenance or a septic tank aerator to encourage helpful aerobic bacteria growth in your system.
When you book an installation or replacement with Jay’s, our licensed plumbers take care of everything, including the necessary permits, soil testing, and inspections.
Why Choose Jay’s for Septic Tank Services?
Jay’s Plumbing, Heating, and Air provides complete plumbing, sewage, and septic services in Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and the surrounding areas. Our team of licensed professionals is standing by to provide fast, friendly, and reliable service. We offer flat-rate pricing and financing options, so you always know what to expect when it comes time for the bill.
We offer a 100% guarantee on all our services — if you’re not happy, we’ll do what it takes to make it right. We have more than 1,000 five-star reviews online and an A+ Better Business Bureau rating.
Call Jay’s Today
Contact us today to learn more about our septic solutions or to schedule a service. One of our team members is standing by.
Septic Tank FAQs
What are the most common septic tank repair issues?
The most common septic tank issues involve poor design or inadequate maintenance. Design issues include installation in an area with a high water table, inappropriate soil, or excessive slopes. Lack of maintenance can cause solids to travel into the drain field and lead to clogs in the system.
How do you diagnose problems with the septic tank or drain field?
Problems with your septic system or drain field usually show early warning signs. Your septic system may be failing if you notice any of these signs:
- Slow-moving drains
- Water and sewage backing up into your home
- Gurgling sounds in the plumbing system
- Foul odors, standing water, or dampness around your septic tank or drain field
- Abnormally green lush grass over your septic tank or drain field
- High levels of nitrates or coliform bacteria in water wells
What can and can’t I flush down the toilet or put down the drains with a septic system?
The only things you should flush down the toilet are human waste and toilet paper. The only things you should put down the drains are waste water from hand washing and showering, dishwater, and water from washing food.
Avoid putting oils, fats, wax, cheese, heavy cream, drain cleaner, paints, cleaning chemicals, old food, paper towels, diapers, wet wipes, sanitary napkins or tampons, condoms, plastics of any kind, compostable wipes, or flushable wipes into your septic system.
Should I use microbial or enzyme additives in my septic tank?
The EPA does not endorse any specific septic tank additives. A properly functioning system should work without the need for additives, and using them can decrease the performance of your system.
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