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Septic Risers at Finish Grade Excavation in Halifax

Septic Risers

A septic tank riser is one septic system upgrade that every house should have. See how septic tank risers may help your septic system by reading this overview.

A septic tank riser is an access port that connects your septic tank to the yard’s surface. The access port or pump-out hatch is where the riser lids attach to the septic tank. Homeowners can simply check or pump their septic tank using the septic tank risers without digging up their yard.

An underground septic tank riser is a conduit that connects your yard’s surface to the tank. The access port or pump-out ports are where the riser lids attach to the septic tank. Anyone may simply check or pump their septic tank using septic tank risers without digging up their yard since they have lids that can be removed.

Septic tank covers and risers must be weather resistant and water tight. They are commonly constructed of plastic or concrete which take a long period of time to disintegrate. Septic tanks installed after April 2013 are required to have septic tank risers, tanks installed prior to this date are typically buried and need to be excavated to be accessed.”

The majority of septic system designers and installers advise pumping your septic system every 3 to 5 years. This often entails excavating your yard prior to the pump out and then having to rebury the tank afterwards. In the unfortunate event that the septic tank is not where the homeowner anticipated, digging a new hole and locating the tank will require much more effort especially during winter months when the ground is frozen or if you have a septic emergency.

The majority of sewage system manufacturers and installers advise pumping your septic system every three to five years. This often entails excavating your yard prior to the pump and reburying the tank afterwards. In the unfortunate event that the septic tank is not where the contractor anticipated, digging a new hole and locating the tank will need twice as much effort.

This might lessen the work required to pump your sewage tank by using a septic tank riser. To get easy access hole to your tank, your contractor will just need to unscrew the riser’s tight cover and insert a pump hose. The riser system also works well as a marker for finding your septic tank for the first time because it is visible above the ground level in your yard.

When Should a Riser Be Installed?

A septic tank riser is beneficial for every property, but it does not imply you need to install one right away. Most homeowners decide to wait until their next septic pumping before installing a riser since they require digging out your septic tank and are only beneficial when your system requires inspection or pumping. This makes it possible to install the pump and riser all at once.

Before adding a riser, you should also examine your septic system. Before installing a riser, make sure your tank is in good functioning condition because it should be a long-term investment. Nobody wants to add a riser to their system only to discover that the tank needs to be replaced within a year.

Get in Touch with us Today in Halifax!

A septic tank riser is a straightforward idea that may reduce the cost and hassle of maintaining septic systems. Call Finish Grade Excavation in Halifax if your septic system needs a riser or any other service.

We offer septic tank riser installation and can also inspect your system for any needed repairs or maintenance. Trust Finish Grade Excavation for all your septic system needs.