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Another job featured this week!!

Published February 17, 2023 | By The Doo Doo Guru

Another crew member shared one of his experiences out in the field this week:

“I went out to a customer on Hyde Rd in Springfield to pump a septic tank. When I got there she told me that everything was draining slow.

The problem was that the field lines are not good so therefore the water is not able to exit the tank. This means that the tank gets too full and starts to back up in the house.

As soon as I popped the lid off I noticed that the level was above the inlet tee which tells me the water isn’t getting out.

The only way to fix this is for her to get with the county to see what they want to do about getting her some new field lines. I mentioned to her that we do this type of work but it would be up to her to give us a call.”

Sometimes the issue is bigger than we can solve in one visit. But, we’re committed to making sure our customers understand exactly what their options are! Thank you all for trusting us with your septic needs!!

How we handled this job…

Published February 13, 2023 | By The Doo Doo Guru

An apartment complex maintenance man said this lift station was always having problems and causing backups throughout the apartments. Our crew man identified the grease buildup on the floats which would weigh them down making them inoperable. So, with a good cleaning and a commitment to quarterly cleaning, the problem is solved. 

 

Give us a call at 615-504-7178 for all septic and grease needs in Middle TN and South Central Kentucky! 

 

 

 

 

Septic System Repairs & Installs

Published November 9, 2022 | By The Doo Doo Guru

At Elitte Septic Tank & Grease Trap Service, Inc. we pride ourselves on maintaining and repairing septic tanks! But, we also specialize in the entire installation process too! Please call us at 615-504-7178 for any septic tank installation estimates you might need! 

~The Doo Doo Guru 

Tuesday Tip:

Published October 26, 2021 | By The Doo Doo Guru

Ok, so this weather has us feeling like we’ve had a ton of rain even if we haven’t really… but….

Here’s our rainy septic tip:

“It is common to have a septic back up after or even during a heavy rain. Significant rainfall can quickly flood the ground around the soil absorption area (drainfield) leaving it saturated, making it impossible for water to flow out of your septic system.”

~The Doo Doo Guru

Don’t forget we do Grease Traps too!!

Published September 18, 2021 | By The Doo Doo Guru

Taking a break from septic systems this week to offer some insight into grease traps. It is required that grease traps are maintained and serviced regularly. If you are in need of this service, we’d love to be your company. Here’s a before and after of a 100 gallon indoor grease trap that we cleaned!

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~The Doo Doo Guru

Don’t plant shrubs or trees near your septic!

Published August 29, 2021 | By The Doo Doo Guru
Do Not plant trees or bushes anywhere near your septic system or sewer lines.
Its crazy to think that tree roots can bust through cement septic tanks. There have been many that we have had to saw the roots out of though! This is a picture of a sewer line that had a crack in it and a holly bush decided to take over the inside of the line. There was absolutely no use to this system.
 
 

Jetter Services Here!

Published February 12, 2021 | By The Doo Doo Guru

Hey friends!!

Could you help us spread the word on a special service we do offer but not many know about?

We provide jetter services for commercial and residential. We do not jet field lines but we do jet main sewer lines.

We especially want plumbers to know we can help with this!

Give us a call if we’re needed: 615-504-7178

~The Doo Doo Guru 

Septic Tank Inspections – All you need to know!

Published November 6, 2020 | By The Doo Doo Guru
PSA: Septic Tank Inspections… all you need to know!!!
 
 
SEPTIC INSPECTIONS
 
Who do I call for a thorough septic inspection?  A septic company that is licensed to install and repair septic systems. I do not recommend calling a company that does not repair, install and pump tanks on a daily basis. As those who do this on a daily basis have experienced or seen issues with systems that are uncommon to the eye of those that do not do this on a regular basis. (Like going to a Chinese restaurant to eat Mexican food. I’m betting those results will not be what you are looking for. Who does that anyway? Why would you spend your money on paying a company to do an inspection when they deal very little with septic systems in general?)
 
Steps to a septic inspection:
1st – call to schedule
2nd – sign and email over all documents required
3rd – the paying party or someone representing you must be onsite the entire time of the inspection. Payment is made at the time of service.
4th- A report of the inspection will be emailed over to you only in 24 business hours from the day of service.
 
The scheduling process takes about 30 minutes by phone to discuss everything that will take place during the inspection, gather all information and explain what is required by the paying party.  All inspections are scheduled only by the party responsible for paying. Why you ask? Great question!! Because there are a number of things that could change the price of the inspection. To discuss issues that could happen and cause the inspection to not be completed. You will then be emailed a docusign agreement that reiterates everything discussed over the phone. You will also need to get with your realtor or the county environmentalist to get a copy of the plat that the county has on file of your septic system. Both agreement and plat need to be emailed back to us 24 hours prior to your appointment or the appointment will be cancelled. As these documents are vital to us to be able to complete our job.
 
What steps are done during a septic inspection?
 
1. Our employee will call you prior to going  to the job location. Please make sure you answer the phone as with any of our jobs we will not go onto the premises without your consent.
2. Make sure you or someone representing you is onsite during the entire time of the inspection.
3. Our driver will park the pump truck at the closest point of access to the tank on a driveway or road. As we will not drive our trucks on the grass due to the weight of the truck.
4. Our driver will locate the tank, and hand dig up to 2ft to get access to the lid of the tank. And begin the inspection. (This is all completed contingent as to no problems with location, system etc.)
5. Our staff will then load his material back on the truck, receive payment and leave.
6. Once he returns to the office at the end of his day he will complete inspection and discuss anything concerning with the owner.
7. Office staff keys everything into system within 24 hours of day of service and emails paperwork to you.
 
Things to take into consideration before scheduling septic inspection:
 
If home being inspected has been vacant and the system has not been in use, we can not give an accurate reading on field lines.
Septic Inspections are only valid for the day of inspection. We can not warranty an inspection of a system as anything can happen from the time of inspection to the next day. (ex. a dump truck drove over field lines crushing them.)…. (Another example- A realtor pays for inspection, the sale falls through, another buyer comes along 3 months later. This inspection is not valid. As septic system/field lines do not last forever)….. (Homeowner decides to take the house off market and make additional improvements to list the home again later. One additional improvement was to build a large patio off the back of the house. Problem is they poured the concrete over the septic tank itself and during the process of the concrete getting poured the driver drove over the field lines crushing them.)
We could do examples all day and still not discuss every case we have experienced.
 
Give us a call if you need a septic tank inspection! 🙂
 
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