Expert Septic Tank Services in Fort Saskatchewan, AB

A septic system works by collecting all household wastewater in a secure vessel (septic tank) where solids are broken down into sludge (the solid portion of sewage waste) and scum (fat, oil, and grease). Effluent (black water) exits the tank into a drainfield where it is naturally filtered by bacteria in the soil and safely returns to the environment.

All septic systems are custom designed for the home, property, and residence it services. The cost of a full/new septic system has many considerations to achieve an installation permit. The size, location and (required) design can all affect the cost dramatically and each element must be considered to achieve a permit in all provinces in Canada. For an accurate and current cost, have the project quoted by an experienced and licensed trade.

Yes, most septic systems can be repaired when failures occur. Most septic system issues can be remediated, which is a fraction of the cost of installing a new septic system.

Typically, no. Septic tanks are buried at a depth where the temperature inside the tank combined with the flow of (warm) water mitigates freezing inside the septic tank. Freezing can occur in the delivery line (pipe) leading to the septic field or in the soil. Frozen pipes are repairable with injected steam and/or in-line heat trace. Septic tanks can freeze if left without regular use for extended periods of time, such as winter holidays longer than a week. A septic tank should be emptied of contents for extended absences in winter months.

Yes. All of the work requires onsite pre-inspection. If you are purchasing a property that has a septic system, a pre-inspection is not required by law but is highly recommended to help you avoid costly issues down the road.