For difficult clogs that require more than chemicals or a plunger, Soluvus employs a coiled plumber’s snake. The snake is flexible and it can bend around the twists and turns of the drain pipe without getting stuck. At the same time, it continues to move forward until it reaches the obstruction in the line. Then the snake will break up clog and/or allow the clog to be removed from the pipe, thus leaving the pipe clear and free to drain.
Septic Services
Pumping your septic tank regularly is an important part of keeping your septic system well maintained.
Sludge (solids that cannot break down further) and floating scum (oil and grease), which settle and gradually fill the tank, should be removed periodically to keep your system functioning efficiently.
Regular maintenance prevents slow draining, clogging, and sewage back-up into your home or business. While most septic tanks generally should be pumped every 5 years, the size/capacity of the tank, the number of high water use appliances, and the number of people the septic system supports are factors that will affect how often you should have your septic tank pumped.
Soluvus is here to help keep your septic system functioning properly. Our professionals will unearth* the tank, pump and clean the tank, removing the sludge and scum, and identify any potential problems in your tank, line, or drain field.
* In order to reach the tank, we may need to dig up your yard, unless your tank has risers. Risers are extensions added to septic tanks to raise the height of the septic tank lids to ground level, providing easy access to the tank and inspection ports. If the tank does not have risers, it is a good idea to install them when excavating the tank, otherwise accessing the tank in the future will require unearthing the tank again.
Regularly Scheduled Maintenance
Don’t wait for sewage to back up into your house or business. Schedule regular pumping and cleaning of your septic tank every three to five years to ensure it continues to function efficiently.
Not Sure Whether to Pump?
Our professionals will measure the sludge and scum that has built up in your septic tank to determine whether the tank needs pumping.
Sewer & Drain Cleaning
Over time, organic matter such as hair, sludge, grease, tree roots, and debris can accumulate on the inside walls of drainpipes, causing slow drainage and/or complete blockage. At Soluvus, our professionals are available 24 hours a day to safely remove clogs, clean and scour your pipes, and restore them to proper working condition.
We offer basic clog removal for jobs that require a bit more than the do-it-yourself options, hydro jetting for the most difficult problems, and video camera line inspections to assist with diagnosing the causes of recurring issues.
Clog Removal
Hydro Jetting
For recurring clogs and sludge buildup that cannot be removed through traditional snaking, hydro jetting is the answer. Hydro jetting is an environmentally safe and effective way of cleaning that utilizes extremely high-pressure streams of water to clean and unclog plumbing pipes and drain line systems. The high-pressure water streams are able to break down sludge, grease, tree roots, and debris that have accumulated over the years to cause recurring clogs and blockage.
Video Camera Line Inspections
Our video camera line inspection is recommended for recurring drain line backups, slow drains, and clogs. With it, we can detect a variety of problems, such as grease buildup, leaks, and obstructions such as roots and rocks, as well problems caused by misaligned, broken, punctured, off-grade, or corroded pipes. Once identified, then the Soluvus professionals are able to treat them appropriately.
Inspections/Tank Location
If you are buying or selling a home, a septic system inspection is worth considering.
Although it may not always be required, a septic inspection will provide insight regarding the current condition of the septic system.
We offer a variety of options for septic system inspections, from measuring the level of sludge and scum in the tank to full service dig and pumps. Or, we can simply check the water flow to the tank through the cleanout pipe. Each of our inspections will verify the integrity and function of the septic system and drain field and ensure that excessive backflow from the drain field to the septic tank is not occurring.
External Inspections
An external inspection of a septic system is a non-invasive inspection (no digging up of the yard is required) in which the water flow through the system is monitored via the cleanout pipe to determine whether water backs up in the system or seeps up to the surface of the ground.
Internal Inspections
An internal inspection of a septic system consists of conducting an external flow inspection, as well as pumping, cleaning and inspecting the inside of the tank. This type of inspection involves unearthing the tank, which means digging up the yard, unless the tank has risers.
Tank Contents Measuring
Instead of pumping and cleaning the tank, our experts can measure the level of sludge and scum in the tank to determine the free space remaining for wastewater. Pumping is recommended when the total depth of the scum plus the sludge layers equals one-third of the depth of the tank.
Post Inspection System Fail
As septic inspections are limited to the visual observations made on the day of the inspection and are no guarantee that there will be no future issues, problems may arise in a septic system even after it receives a favorable inspection.
Groundwater Wells
Certifying that the water well pump functions properly prior to purchasing property with an existing well is a must for prospective homebuyers. It is important to inspect the mechanical workings of the pump, as well as test the water quality. The professionals at Soluvus are available to conduct visual well inspections and water testing.
Locating Your Septic System
Homeowners often forget about their septic tanks until there is an emergency and the tank needs to be pumped. If risers have not been installed, this entails digging up the yard. In such situations, there is nothing worse for our professionals than discover that the location of the septic tank is under that beautiful gazebo and concrete patio or that an RV is parked directly on top of the drain field.