Septic Tank Services in Pierce County and King County, WA
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING
Septic systems are designed to keep solids in the tank and allow effluent (liquid) to exit through the outlet baffle. When too many solids are in the tank, they can get out to your drain field and clog up the D-Box, lateral lines and soils in the drainfield trench. Lilly’s Septic Service provides highly effective, expert septic tank pumping services. We recommend pumping the septic tank every 3-5 years. This number can vary depending on how many people are in the home, the size of the tank, and what you put down the drain. Wipes are very detrimental to the entire system and should never be flushed. If wipes are flushed then the tank should be pumped more often than the recommended time-frames. Extra charges apply when wipes are found in the tank as King County will fine us when wipes are disposed of at the disposal site.
The Importance of Septic Tank Pumping
A properly maintained septic tank and system should not generate a noticeable smell to the homeowner and residents or pose a danger to human life. It is vital for these systems to operate hygienically and safely. A malfunctioning system can release dangerous elements such as bacteria, nitrogen, and phosphorus into your groundwater, which are hazardous not only for your family but your pets, area water wells, ground water and gardens as well.
Our Septic Tank Pumping Services
We recommend the pumping of your septic tank every 3-5 years. This number can vary depending on how many people are in the home, the size of the tank, and what is put down the drain.
Your Septic Pumping Service appointment will include a general inspection of your system and all components, cleaning baffles and filters and general information of the health of the system overall.
Having your Septic Tank Pumped & cleaned every 3 to 5 years will improve your system’s efficiency and keep it running smoothly. But using a quick “get in and get out” pumping service could spell costly trouble down the road.
We look forward to serving your septic needs and welcoming you to the Lilly’s Septic Service Family
King County O&M Real Estate Sale Inspections (TIME OF SALE INSPECTION) – King County & Pierce County require that the OSS (Onsite Sewage System) is inspected by a licensed OSM – O&M (Operation & Maintenance Professional) Inspection Professional Whenever a property is transferred or the Home is sold. King County refers to this as the Time of Sale Inspection.
Lilly’s Septic Inspection Services provides septic tank Pumping & Time of Sale Inspection in one convenient appointment! Most septic pumping companies do not hold the proper licenses to perform the King County Home Sale Inspections therefore 2 or 3 different companies and appointments are needed to complete the inspection process… With Lilly’s Septic Service, everything is done all at once in one convenient appointment as we are Certified O&M Professionals, Certified Pumping Professionals as well as we hold the King County Master Installers License for any needed repairs for a clean & clear certificate of health on your Time of Sale Inspection report.
Every property that is serviced by an OnSite Septic System or OSS in King County & Pierce County must be Pumped and Inspected when the property is transferred (Time of Sale). We provide information and links to help you prepare to sell a home in either King or Pierce County here on our site and if you give us a call we will provide all the information you need to sell your property that is served by an OSS (On-site Septic System)
Locating & Digging Septic Tank Lids
Our expert Septic service technicians can locate & dig your Septic System lids for an additional fee. Sometimes excavation for your septic tank requires equipment and special care to protect your home and home site.
With 20 Years of experience Locating and Digging Septic Tank lids it is as if Owner
Darren McCullough has X-Ray Vision of the exact lid location!
For more information about Locating & Digging the Septic Tank Lids – Please see the Troubleshooting page for all your digging & troubleshooting questions
Septic System Troubleshooting
Our expert Master Installer & O&M Technicians can troubleshoot a situation and recommend what action should be taken to alleviate a Septic System or Drainfield problem. Please call our office and we can guide you through your situation and set up an appointment to take a look at what is going on with your system.
Pump Alarm Calls
If your Pump Alarm goes off, Please contact us right away! We can make a site visit to troubleshoot the problem. We perform Effluent & Sewage Pump replacement service & Float replacement Timer issues, Alarm Box issues. Anlything that is going on with your effluent pump… We can get you fixed up and going again.
Hydro Jetting & Bottle Brushing
Jetting is sometimes necessary if your drainfield is not properly taking the effluent. It clears the pipe of debris and grease that can build up over several years. If you have a blockage, it can almost always be taken care of with this service. The main line (main pipe from the house to the septic tank) is usually the line needing to be jetted out when it is a back up.
Jetting & Bottle Brushing is one of the major steps to restore flow when the drainfield consists of PVC line.
Bottle Brushing of your Pressure Drainfield lines restores the flow of effluent due to bio film coating the interior of the line. this is most of the time the culprit of burning op the Effluent pump and may be necessary when a new effluent pump is installed.
Baffle & Filter Installation
The Baffle is an integral part of the septic system and must be in good condition to ensure the life of the septic system. A filter is a must as well. We do not want solid material entering the outlet line and flowing down into the d-box or over to your Pump tank.
We install King County approved, excellent quality, long lasting parts and components.
Riser Installation
Installing risers on your septic tank lids is highly recommended. This will alleviate the need to pay our crew to dig up the tank lids every time you have us out to pump the septic tank.
Lilly’s Septic Service offer’s expert installation of King County approved Risers with Locking, sealing, gas tight green PVC lids.
Ask our crew or office about how you can hide those green lids with decorative faux rocks or other types of disguises.
Drainfield Repairs
We are happy to provide free estimates for septic system & Drainfield Repair & installations. In order to give you an accurate bid, we will need a repair design approved by King County. We offer expert Septic System Repair & full system Installation services in King County.
CERTIFIED AS-BUILT DRAWING
An As-Built drawing is a diagram of the septic system and shows where the septic tank, Pump Tank (if there is one), the D-Box and drainfield lines are located as well as any other buildings such as sheds, garages, pools, etc on the property. King County requires that an As-Built is submitted with the OSS Inspection paperwork