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Who Needs A Septic System?

Posted on: September 20th, 2016 by James
If you’re in the market for purchasing either a new lot, or simply an outdated property, something that may not be on the forefront of your mind would be the installation or inspection of a septic system. However, unless you’re planning on making midnight trips across the lawn to use the outhouse, a septic system will more than likely be the answer for you.

If the property in question is a vacant lot, you’ll need to find out whether or not a sewer system is already available. If the lot is in an urban location, odds are that a public system will be accessible to you. Public sewer systems have the benefits of not needing personal maintenance, however they do often charge a monthly fee to the city. Different areas often charge separately for water and sewage, while other cities combine the two costs.



On the other hand, a property that is in a rural location will generally not have the option of a public system. Here is where a septic system steps in. Septic systems require basic maintenance, but in the long-run have fewer ongoing costs. Not to mention that there is no monthly-fee attached. A septic system uses bacteria to break down the solid waste that is located in the holding tank, and then releases the fluids into the drain field.

If your inspection reveals that there is already an existing, albeit outdated, septic tank on the location, there are further options for you to look into. Luckily, one of Septic Expert’s specialties are updating existing systems. With considerable experience in finding solutions to repairing and ensuring that older systems keep up with the needs of newer homes, Septic Expert can save you money by avoiding purchasing and installing an entirely new system! Read more about REPAIRS AND SERVICES of existing systems here.

Maintenance of your Septic System

Posted on: July 18th, 2016 by James
With your septic system it’s important to keep a good maintenance schedule. This can prevent your septic system from becoming sluggish and not functioning properly. Remember good maintenance can prevent you from having to deal with large costly repairs down the road.

Here are a couple of maintenance tasks that we perform and why they are important for your system!


  • Visual and odour examination. This is performed on all components of your system, you need to know that everything is working correctly. Not just one area.
  • Removal and cleaning of effluent filter.  There need to be cleaned regularly to prevent backups in your home.
  • Cleaning and replacing of air filters in lift station or compressors. Air compressor filters need to be replaced at least once a year.
  • Test sewage pumps, floats and perform a load test. This helps you to know the expectancy of your pump and allows you to budget for a replacement.
  • Determine whether tanks or other components need pumping. This is where you can save a lot of money as if you leave pumping too late you can risk damage to your drain field. Which can be an extremely expensive mistake.
  • Visual inspection of drain field or pressure bed.
  • Check alarm and panel function, this allows us to see if there has been any trouble since our last week. It is surprising how many alarm controls have been switched to “silent” when we arrive.


All of these maintenance tasks are things we do daily, so get in touch with us and let us help you to keep your system in top shape!

Budgeting for your Septic System

Posted on: June 21st, 2016 by James

Whether you are rebuilding or building from scratch it’s important to keep a budget in mind for your septic field. A good rule of thumb to keep in mind is that the larger the house and smaller the lot, the higher the cost. The opposite can also be true: the smaller the house and larger the lot, the lower the price. 
 
 
Septic Expert typically has four price ranges. The first being for a simple type one system, these systems do not require a pump of any kind. Even though they are the lowest in price, they tend to be the most difficult to design and can range anywhere from $8,000 to $14,000. After homes reach a certain size there are regulations in place that prevent us from installing them, on a large lot they usually are not an option.




A single pump system is in the second price category and these can range anywhere from $15,000 to $25,000. The need for an effluent pump cause an immediate jump in the price as there will now be a second tank needed. Single pump system are typically more time consuming to install as they require a completely different piping network.


The next price range is for sand mounds. In the Fraser Valley these are the most typical systems as the majority of lots are built without the flood plain or in poor soil. These systems can range from anywhere between $15,000 to $30,000, depending on the size of lot and home.



The last price category is for large homes built on small lots, properties with steep slopes, difficult access, multiple creek or any other tough obstacles. Septic Expert can build systems for almost any kind of property but they can be challenging or expensive, sometimes both! Septic systems in this price category will range typically from anywhere between $20,000 to $35,000. If you would like to read some more information on the types of systems you can find that here.




In cases of emergencies Septic Expert does offer financing to help with the sometimes large costs of fixing your septic field. Financing can range anywhere from $200 to $250 a month, with no penalty or interest. However these figures are only loose estimates and your payments will vary depending on the size and complexity of your system. More information on how financing works can be found here. 


As you can see the price of your septic system will vary greatly depending on a number of different factors. The best thing to do to budget for your septic system is to let us put together a quote for you! This will allow you to understand exactly what the costs will be and will allow us to explain to you exactly what you are paying for. Every septic system is unique, just as every customer is unique and we want to find the best solution for you. 
 
A more detailed post about septic system pricing can also be found here.

Pre-Sale Septic Inspection Can Save You Time And Money

Posted on: June 13th, 2016 by James
Valley Home Sellers Heed Septic Staging

Pre-sale septic inspections are an important part of the selling process. Home sellers want to make the most from this market boom, and so they should. An important step in selling your home which often goes overlooked is to inspect the septic system.  Without having completed this, you can end up with extended terms that slow the entire sale process down by several weeks or months, at which time your home value may not be as great as it is currently.



What’s more, septic inspection will save you time and money during the sale process which means the attention of your first – or highest bidding – interested buyer.  A pre-purchase septic inspection is key for your home sale for several reasons, including:

1)  Cost Efficiency
When you hire a consultant we can produce the paperwork to show that you have done everything to prevent major complications from happening down the road.  What’s more, if there are minor maintenance issues we can tackle them right away to ensure that you cannot be dinged with hefty septic fees for something that is not wrong with your system.


2)  Prevention
What’s more, catch it in time to put a term on the sale so that you don’t have to cover this cost now or in the future.  Often times, land division permission can come down to a septic issue – either requiring an additional septic system, an inspection or fix of major complications.  This process has been known to put home purchases on hold for more than a year! 





A consultation by Septic Experts can report that the system has no foreseeable issues, minor foreseeable maintenance issues or major foreseeable issues which could result in hefty bills.  By knowing that you have covered all of the risks associated with the septic system you can forgo some timely terms with your buyers and ensure that you don’t have to cover additional, and unnecessary, costs.

Even if the market is doing really great and you have many interested buyers you’ll be at ease to know that you have prevented all risks that they could potentially try to include in the sale terms.  

Septic Expert provides the best service and quality in our industry when it comes to jobs that require consultation and it makes us happy to give you added peace of mind when purchasing a new home.  

Just another step in guaranteeing that your home sale goes as planned without unexpected challenges.  

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The Difference An Expert Makes

Posted on: June 3rd, 2016 by James

Ask a Septic System Expert

What does it mean to be an expert in the septic system industry?  You may be surprised to learn that – in addition to standard maintenance, inspection for pre-purchase and straight-forward installs – we are able to manage difficult septic installations and consult on system malfunctions that others in our industry cannot.  As industry experts we have rightly earned our skill set and highly regarded reputation as the experts in septic installation, consultation and complicated septic questions.

Not to be confused with our septic installation competition; we charge the same industry standards for regular projects or maintenance, yet we are able to put a more skilled set of eyes on your system to prevent any foreseeable problems from the very first point of assessment and initial installation. 




Consulting Services for System Malfunctions
Our knowledge and experience allows us to solve any system malfunctions you may run into, even if we haven’t installed your system.  We evaluate your system and generate a recommendation report based on its current operational effectiveness. 

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New System Installations
When a pre-purchase is ordered, whether for a standard or difficult install, you can be confident that a renowned team of experts are on your side.  Rest assured, when we arrive on the scene we will have evaluated your entire system.  

From design to installation, maintenance, repairs and consultations – not to mention our outstanding Fuji Clean Product – we offer expertise and professionalism.   Regardless of your concerns or challenges we are happy to consult on, or install, the best system possible for your home, farm or recreational property.  It just makes sense to call the Septic Expert.