What Can A Septic Service Do For You?

How long has it been since you had your septic system cleaned out and inspected? Have you always opted to not pay for the inspection after having your tank pumped out? Although the inspection is often deemed to be an option service by some septic companies, the reality is that this is something that ought to be done every time you have your septic tank pumped out. Although skipping it once might not cause any issues, there's also no good reason why you should even consider taking the risk. A few things that can be missed without a proper inspection include:

Root infiltration

If you've ever used cow manure on your lawn or garden then you have a pretty good idea of just how useful sewage can be for a plant. Of course, there are a variety of reasons why you would want to keep your plants, especially trees and large bushes, from having access to your septic system. The biggest one, however, is that their roots can completely destroy the system over time. If you tell your septic pumping services company not to do an inspection, you might not know about root infiltration until it is too late to do anything except replace all the septic pipes.

Clogs

Clogs can happen in a variety of ways. Although roots are a big factor in many clogged systems, they're not the only factor. Something may have snagged on a slight imperfection in the pipe which may have then caused things to build up and clog over time. In addition, if you aren't calling the septic pumping services on time or if the previous homeowner didn't call them out often enough then there could be sewage solids in the pipes leading to your leech field. Cleaning out these blockages will help keep your septic system functioning as it should.

Leaks

Over time, your septic tank can start to break down. While it is more durable and protected than many things, it doesn't have an infinite lifespan. Settling of the surrounding ground can cause it to crack, as can the weight of the earth above it. Regular inspections by septic pumping services professionals will confirm whether or not everything is still in good shape. If there does happen to be an issue with the septic system, the sooner that you are able to catch it and to have it repaired, the less expensive it will be. 

For more information, reach out to septic pumping services.