septic tank cleaning
Septic tank sludge is a common problem for homeowners with septic tanks. This gunky, gooey mess can impede the performance of your tank and cause all sorts of problems. What is septic tank sludge, and what can you do about it? In this blog post from your septic tank experts at Willey & Co., we…
Read MoreSeptic system service contracts are an underutilized tool. Our septic system service contracts are designed to make your septic system last much longer. Like a medical problem, if issues arise with a septic system and they aren’t dealt with then they can become catastrophic to the system. Service contracts allow us to schedule a “well…
Read MoreCouple a wet spring with a wet winter and, what do you get? Well, it’s wet. Wet conditions create threats to the longevity of a septic system. It basically creates a situation where the system is being overloaded or overused, and we can’t simply stop taking showers. One thing we can do is start taking…
Read MoreMuch like the tradition of setting your clocks back (or is it ahead?) and changing the batteries in the fire beeper thingy, spring is a time to maintain your property. This includes pumping your septic system and performing much needed maintenance on the components of your system. Depending on your system, regular maintenance items may…
Read MoreIt has been an incredibly wet winter and early spring on Delmarva. We often have to let clients know that their septic system can’t be installed due to the soils being to wet. We have to wait for the soils to dry. I thought I would explain the reason why. When the soils contain a…
Read MoreDelaware has had a very wet 6-8 months with precipitation rates being much much higher than normal. Septic systems struggle to operate as designed during these kinds of wet conditions. They have to handle all the normal wastewater they are designed to handle, but they also have to handle the additional precipitation they aren’t designed…
Read MoreFor many, the inner workings of a septic system are a mystery. Most people don’t need to have an understanding of how their septic system works, as long as it’s working. However, in those times where things start getting wonky and you start seeing the symptoms of septic system failure, it’s important to understand what’s…
Read MoreWhat goes into the septic system has a large effect on how long the system will last. When you put the wrong things into your system, they can create clogs and blockages which, at best, reduce the efficiency of your system, and at worst, create major problems that require the assistance of a professional septic…
Read MoreSeptic system components are designed to be watertight for the most part. With the septic regulations requiring more and more parts to extend to the top of the ground for easy access, there’s an unintended consequence — riser lids, D-box lids, and other components really aren’t designed to be underwater. Protecting Your Septic System From…
Read MoreSeptic systems can be quite complex, and the average person doesn’t have a strong understanding of all the parts and components that work. This is understandable — it is, after all, why professional septic system service companies such as Willey Co. exist. But, being experts in these things, it’s important to help our clients to…
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