Living in coastal Virginia means preparing for hurricane season every year. While many homeowners focus on securing outdoor furniture, stocking emergency supplies, and protecting their homes, one important system is often overlooked: your septic system. Heavy rainfall, …
What Chemicals Should or Shouldn’t I Use In My Septic System?
As a homeowner with a septic system, it’s important to know what you should, and shouldn’t put into it. While it may be tempting to use chemical drain cleaners, additives, or harsh cleaning products to keep everything running smoothly, many of these products can actually do …
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Roots in Your Septic System: Why It Happens and What to Do
If you’re dealing with slow drains, backups, or soggy spots in your yard, tree roots in your septic line could be the culprit. Root intrusion is one of the most common causes of a septic blockage, especially here in areas like Mathews, Gloucester, and Middlesex, VA, where …
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Show Your Septic System Some Love: Routine Maintenance That Prevents Costly Repairs
When was the last time you showed your septic system a little love? Your septic system works hard every single day by quietly handling wastewater, protecting your home, and keeping your property safe and sanitary. But like any hardworking system, it needs regular care. …
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Planning a New Septic System Installation in the New Year: What Homeowners Should Know
The start of a new year is a perfect time for homeowners to plan important property improvements and for many, that includes a new septic system installation. Whether you’re building a new home, replacing an aging system, or upgrading to meet current regulations, …
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12 Days of Septic Tips: A Homeowner’s Guide to Holiday Septic Care
The Christmas season is full of gatherings, guests, cooking, and celebrations all of which can put extra strain on your septic system. At Farmer’s Septic Service, we see more septic issues pop up during the holidays than almost any other time of year. That’s why we put …
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Hosting for the Holidays? Don’t Forget Your Septic System!
When the holidays roll around, most homeowners focus on planning the perfect menu, decorating the house, and getting ready for friends and family to arrive. But there’s one thing many people forget is their septic system. If you’re hosting guests this season, your home’s …
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Fall Septic Maintenance Checklist: Get Ready Before the Holidays
As the leaves start to fall and temperatures cool down, now is the perfect time to check in on your septic system. A little fall septic maintenance can go a long way in preventing problems before the busy holiday season when extra guests and cold weather can put added stress …
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Signs Your Septic Tank Is Full and Needs Emptying
Everything in your home might seem to be working just fine. The toilets flush, the sinks drain, and there’s no strange odor, but what’s happening underground is just as important as what you see on the surface. A septic tank that’s overdue for pumping often gives subtle …
Top Questions We Get About Septic Systems in the Summer
Summer is a busy time not just for vacations and backyard BBQs, but also for your septic system! At Farmer’s Septic Service, we often see an uptick in questions this time of year from homeowners who want to keep their systems running smoothly during the warm weather. Here …
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