Project Spotlight: Gig Harbor Septic System Repair

Upfront Septic visited a property in Gig Harbor, WA, to pump and service the property's septic system. Upon arrival, our technicians excavated the two-compartment septic tank and pump tank to access the lids, which had risers located approximately six inches below grade.

Our team pumped out both tanks and cleaned the effluent filter as part of the service. The first-compartment septic tank lid was also replaced. During the visit, our technicians checked the system's alarm but were unable to locate the tank alert, which may have been behind stored items in the garage. When the alarm float was raised, no audible alarm was heard, so the alarm system requires further investigation.

The pump tank lid was also found to be missing a gasket. Additional work is planned to return to the property and replace the 24-inch lid. The alarm system should also be located and checked to help ensure the homeowner receives an alert if the wastewater level rises too high.

Through pumping, filter cleaning, and lid replacement, Upfront Septic addressed key maintenance needs while identifying follow-up items to help keep the system accessible and functioning properly.

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Gig Harbor·Septic System Repair

Gig Harbor Septic System Repair

A Gig Harbor service call where the risers sat about six inches below grade, so both tanks had to be dug out to reach the lids. Both were pumped, the effluent filter cleaned and the first-compartment lid replaced. The alarm could not be found and did not sound when the float was raised.

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Gig Harbor·Septic Treatment

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Gig Harbor·Septic System Cleaning

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Gig Harbor·Emergency Septic Services

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Gig Harbor·Septic Company

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Gig Harbor·Septic Service

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Gig Harbor·Septic Tank Pumping

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Gig Harbor·Septic Pumping

Gig Harbor Septic Pumping and Inspection

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Gig Harbor·Septic Inspections

Gig Harbor Septic Inspection and Repair

A high-level alarm at a Gig Harbor property with the pump tank flooded. We pumped the pump tank and about 1,125 gallons from the septic tank, and the inspection found a pump that would not activate, an unsealed junction box, root intrusion and lid damage.

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Gig Harbor·Septic Inspections

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