Septic, Sewer and Drain Questions

Yes, we put in new septic systems and full replacements, and we do the excavation for them. Permits for home septic systems come from the St. Joseph County Department of Health or the Elkhart County Health Department. For a new system, both require a soil scientist's report before they issue the permit. In St. Joseph County, the system goes into use after the Department of Health passes its final inspection.

Yes. We take 24-hour emergency calls, and many of them come in on weekends. Call (574) 254-7667 for emergency septic service, and the office or the on-call crew answers. Until we get there, hold off on laundry and showers, and keep people and pets away from any sewage.

The St. Joseph County Department of Health says to pump a septic tank every three to five years. Its guide puts a six-person home at every other year and a two-person home at every five years. Heavy garbage disposal use means pumping twice as often. We set up routine septic tank pumping on the schedule your home needs.

The U.S. EPA lists sewage backing up into the house and drains that run very slowly. Gurgling pipes and sewage odors around the tank or drain field are on its list too. So are damp spots and bright green, spongy grass over the drain field in dry weather. If you see any of these, call (574) 254-7667.

For a home sale, hire an independent inspection company that does not sell repairs. We stay on the repair side of the work. If the system fails, send us the report, and we put the repair quote in writing.

We price each job after we look at it. For a pump-out, the tank size and how easy the lid is to reach both matter. For a repair or a new system, the soil and the type of system drive the price. Call (574) 254-7667, and we put the quote in writing.

Yes. A septic to sewer conversion connects the house to the sewer main and takes the old tank out of service. We dig the new line, and we handle sewer line repair and replacement too. Your city or sewer utility can tell you its connection rules and fees.

Yes. We service lift stations and pump chambers for businesses and homes. Our hydro jetting clears grease, roots, scale and sludge out of commercial sewer and drain lines. Businesses call us for pump-outs and repairs too.

We serve St. Joseph County and Elkhart County, about 25 miles around Mishawaka. That takes in South Bend, Granger, Osceola, Elkhart and Goshen. Nappanee, Dunlap, Middlebury, Wakarusa and Bristol are part of it too. Our office is in Mishawaka, and you can stop by to set up an appointment.