Septic tank problems
12 articles
Has your septic tank popped out of the ground?
If your septic tank or cesspit has popped above ground - don't panic! We'll help to figure it out and get it your septic tank or septic system fixed.
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What Happens When Shared Septic Tanks Go Bad?
What happens when a shared septic tank fails, who pays, and how to avoid a dispute with the neighbours.
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Toilets Not Flushing Properly With Septic Tank
Whether slow-flushing toilets point to a simple blockage or a bigger septic tank problem.
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Septic Tank Tree Root Problems
How tree roots damage a septic tank and its pipework, whether it can be repaired, and when insurance helps.
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Septic Tank Leaking Above Ground
What an above-ground leak means for your septic tank, and the steps to put it right.
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Septic Tank in Clay Soil? Find Out Why It Matters and What You Can Do
Why clay soil stops a soakaway draining, and the options when the ground won't take the water.
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Septic Tank Backing Up Into House
Why a septic tank backs up into the house, what to do first, and how to stop it happening again.
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My Septic Tank Is Leaking Above Ground: What Should I Do?
What causes a septic tank to leak above ground, and the steps to take to stop it.
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Is a Septic Tank Baffle Repair Possible?
Which septic tank baffles can be repaired and which have to be replaced, and how to tell them apart.
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How Do You Know When a Septic Tank Is Full?
The signs your septic tank is full, how often it needs emptying, and what happens if you leave it.
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Ten Most Common Septic Tank Problems
The ten faults we see most often in septic tanks, what causes them, and what each one means for your system.
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We Haven't Emptied Our Septic Tank in 20 Years and Never Had a Problem: Can This Be True?
Why a tank that's rarely been emptied can still be failing, even with no obvious signs.
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