Q. I want to have my tank pumped
out but I don't know where it is.
A. Checking with the local health department for an
as-built drawing of your
system is the first step. If no records can be obtained Skips can locate your
tank with a steel probe. In some cases an electronic locater is the most
effective way to find the tank. Each pumper technician carries a locater on his
truck.
Q. The town is requiring me to
locate my system before I extend my deck or add on to my house. How can I find
my system and its components?
A. Skips uses the electronic
locater and a locater snake to find the tank, distribution boxes and trenches.
We mark components with stakes or marking paint and can fax a system sketch
directly to the town hall if needed. Skips keeps records on file for future
use.
Q. My tank is deeper below grade
than I can dig by hand. Do I have to get a big backhoe to tear up my yard?
A. No. Skips uses a mini
excavator to dig components that are over 2.5' deep. Its light weight, rubber
tracks and size make it the perfect tool for the job. When the work is
completed, our technicians rake and seed the disturbed area.
Q. I receive literature and phone calls regarding septic tank additives. Do they
really work?
A. Additives are no substitute for
proper maintenance and proper use of your system. Many additives on the market
do little to aid in the breakdown of solids, and some may even hinder the
natural bacteria in a septic system.
