Where to start when replacing a septic tank
Even the sturdiest of septic tanks will eventually come to the end of their lives. Sometimes you can tell that this is about to happen, but sometimes it all happens rather quickly and you have to replace it straight away. Replacing a septic tank is a straightforward job for us at Septic Tank Services. It’s something we have many years of experience in doing throughout Scotland and the north of England. It requires a lot of planning, large machinery and plumbing expertise. This is one of those jobs you definitely want an expert to handle. So if you’re looking for a placement septic tank, here’s how to go about it.
How to know if you need a replacement tank
Sometimes, if your septic tank isn’t working as it should, you may jump to the conclusion that you need a new one. That could prove to be a costly mistake! Septic tanks can start to behave erratically if they have become blocked, and we’ve gone over some of the main causes here. So even if your septic tank is smelly, making strange noises or water is starting to back up into your sink and toilet, don’t jump to the worst case scenario. Give us a call and we’ll take a look – we may be able to fix your issues for a fraction of the cost it would take to replace the whole system.
Planning for a replacement
If we can’t fix you’re tank, we will advise you on how best to replace it. It’s important to ensure that you replace it with something resilient and long-lasting, which is why we only instal concrete tanks. Concrete is durable and can stand all the stresses and strains of being buried underground much better than plastic. When the ground shifts over time, this can cause plastic tanks to snap, but concrete is stronger and will likely last you a lot longer.
If you have bought a house with a septic tank, or have done modifications and extensions to your property, it may be that there is a better place you would rather install the system. This could be further away from your property or behind a wall. Equally, you may wish to move the location of your drainage field either for convenience or necessity if the field has become unsuitable. We will happily go over all your options and help you come to a satisfactory conclusion that suits your needs and meets any planning requirements.
Getting ready for the change
Once we’ve agreed a date to come and make the switch, you can leave everything up to us. Our team of dedicated professionals will make as little fuss as possible, and don’t worry if you live at the end of a small or narrow road. Our fleet and our drivers are experienced with them and we will make sure to reach you. We’ve had many clients report to us on how pleased they are with our work. Here’s a case study of an installation we performed in 2024 to some very happy clients.
Get in touch today
If you think your tank needs replaced, then get in touch with us today. The sooner the better as this gives us time to plan your replacement and make sure it is where you want it. Whether you plan on replacing a septic tank immediately, or are planning for the future, give us a call and we’ll make sure the process runs smoothly and efficiently.