Categories for Septic Services

What to Know When Hiring an Excavator

May 5, 2020 7:12 pm Published by Writing Staff

Whether you’re installing a septic system or an in-ground pool or have another reason to need an excavator, it’s important that you know how to choose the right one. Residential excavation should be professional, reliable and completed on time and on budget—how do you figure out who to hire? The team at Countryside Construction Inc. wants you to be sure you’re hiring the best excavators available—make sure you contact at least three different excavation companies and compare bids before settling on one. Here’s what to look for when you’re interviewing excavators. How long have they been in business, and how... View Article

Extra Use of Your Septic System Requires Extra Care

April 20, 2020 6:51 pm Published by Writing Staff

Maintaining your septic system ensures its longevity—and these days, if you’re working from home like a large portion of the nation, you are probably putting an additional strain on your septic system. Septic systems are expensive to repair or replace, so it’s in your best interest to take good care of your system, even when it’s not seeing increased traffic. As Americans are required to stay at home for longer periods of time during the COVID-19 crisis, there are several important points to remember about septic system care and maintenance. Things to remember Your septic system relies on biological digestion... View Article

What to Do if Your Septic System Fails

March 12, 2020 10:17 pm Published by Writing Staff Leave your thoughts

You rely on your septic system or effective and reliable operation, so it can be frustrating to deal with a septic system that has failed. When a septic system fails in Comal County, TX, the most important thing is to determine the source of the problem and take steps to address the issue. If you’re dealing with a problematic septic system, or you simply want to make sure you’re prepared in case your system fails in the future, keep reading for some expert tips and advice to help you keep your system working properly. Causes of septic system failure There... View Article

WHY ARE SEPTIC PERMITS IMPORTANT?

February 21, 2020 4:06 pm Published by Writing Staff Leave your thoughts

Nowadays, before you’re able to get a septic system installed, you’re required to hire a Septic Engineer. This person will take into consideration property lines, structures and utilities on or near your property to determine the location, size and effluent disbursement method of your system to meet the regulations of the state, county or city municipalities in Comal & the other Texas Counties found on our Homepage. The Septic Engineer will create a Design of the septic system itself as well as determine the measurements, type & placement of effluent disbursement. The Septic System Design is filed with the proper... View Article

How Temperature Impacts Onsite Wastewater Treatment

December 5, 2019 2:50 pm Published by Writing Staff Leave your thoughts

From the moment you flush the toilet or turn on the shower, your septic system kicks into action, whisking away all the stuff you’d rather not see again. Your wastewater flows through the pipes in your home and into the tank, where it is treated by healthy bacteria before disbursement into the spray or drain fields. The art behind keeping septic systems in Canyon Lake and the Texas foothills, running smoothly is a delicate balance of attentiveness, service and education. Three significant factors play into the treatment of sewage in your home’s septic systems: temperature, retention time and the pH... View Article