Septic Service ?

bigdog · 03-07-2021, 10:18 AM

I need to have my septic tank pumped this summer, and looking for recommendations and pricing ? When I purchaed house 3 yrs ago the seller had the tank pumped at that time.

FYI, I have a 3 bedroom size tank, only two members live at the house.
I live in the Gilford area.

Thanks !

camp guy · 03-07-2021, 10:45 AM

Have you considered calling the company that pumped it out at the time you bought the house?

Slickcraft · 03-07-2021, 12:07 PM

With only 2 in the house and a modern 3 BR system you should be good for 5 or 6 years.

TheTimeTraveler · 03-07-2021, 01:02 PM

When I had my septic system put in my installer told me that if I routinely pumped it every other year then it would last a lifetime. And I have.

Now, there are other factors to keep in mind; Do you have a garbage disposal and do you use it routinely? A garbage disposal seriously taxes the septic system.

Also, do you have a dishwasher and clothes washer?

I do have a garbage disposal but don't use it other to clean the small crumbs out of the sink after a meal. I use the trash for 99% of my garbage.

Treat your system well and it will treat you well.

.

TheProfessor · 03-07-2021, 01:40 PM

Mine hasn't been pumped in 10 years.
The last time pumped I was advised that mine was "clean".

Strict rules as to what goes into system.

How old is your system ?
Do you have a copy of system on paper?
The town and the state should have a copy.

If all was designed and installed properly. Shouldn't have issues.

But of course, if it makes you satisfied, have it pumped.

Lamprey is one company that does pumping.

LINK

thinkxingu · 03-07-2021, 01:47 PM

We went quite a while without a pumping and everything looked good, but for a couple hundred bucks every few years, it's cheap preventative maintenance.

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FlyingScot · 03-07-2021, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

We went quite a while without a pumping and everything looked good, but for a couple hundred bucks every few years, it's cheap preventative maintenance.

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And it's better for the lake! Unmaintained septic systems are a significant source of nutrients that promote plant growth, cloudy water, etc

WinnisquamZ · 03-07-2021, 02:32 PM

Used Roswell for the last 15 years or so. We pump every 3rd spring

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Descant · 03-07-2021, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

With only 2 in the house and a modern 3 BR system you should be good for 5 or 6 years.

We know it is 3 BR. We don't know if it is "modern". Yes, I'd call the company that did it before--they likely have a recommendation for a pumping schedule, although your use may be different than the previous owner. Tank size isn't necessarily related to how many BR, usually yes, but as you go back in time, tanks were smaller. I have one 4 BR with a 750 gallon tank and another 4 br with 1000 gallon tank because that was the requirement at the time. Most "modern" systems have a 1250 gallon tank. If you do all the chores first thing in the morning, showers, dishwasher, laundry, cooking etc you put a heavier flow through the tank and there is less time for solids to settle and the leach field may be under more pressure. Same applies if you've been at home all year instead of using water at work on a sewer system. BTW, those disinfectant wipes that say "flushable" on the container will clog both a septic and a sewer system Do not flush them.

The company that pumped previously will likely have a location map for the cover to be dug up, saving time for a search. If you do the digging yourself you may save $100.

Woody38 · 03-07-2021, 03:19 PM

When we lived on the Cape there was a problem with the septic. It was pumped and they told me to use Rid-X and it would be fine. Did that and it was perfect when we sold it years later. Advance forward to today. We have been in this house for 15 years and the septic was pumped and checked 2 years before we bought. Since then I have put Rid-X in every 3 months. There are only 2 of us in the house. Garbage disposable is used only for leftovers. We have a clothes washer and use HD detergent. Dishwasher is run approximately 3 x weekly. We have not had a problem with the system in that time. Last time I used the contractor Rid-X

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I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

MeredithMan · 03-07-2021, 03:50 PM

...Rule of thumb is to have it pumped every other year. We've done that with several septic-system homes over the years and it has served us well. Also, make sure they check the Distribution Box, (D-Box), each time you have it pumped if it is a system that is over 10 years old. They tend to fail beginning around 15 years old.

When we sold our house in MA in 2019, the D-Box on that house had to be replaced as a result of the Title V inspection...about an $1800 repair out of our pocket. When we bought the house in Bedford shortly thereafter, I had the septic people inspect the D-Box on the place we were buying and it was on the verge of failure, so the sellers had to cough up the $1800 to replace that one. Both houses were about 17 years old.

We use Lamprey for the Meredith house. Very good to deal with. I think they charge us $550-600.00...somewhere in that range, for a 2500 gal tank.

Stilljester · 03-07-2021, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog

I need to have my septic tank pumped this summer, and looking for recommendations and pricing ?

We've always had great service from DJ’s septic, we are on a similar 3 yr pump-out schedule.

P: +1 603-569-5286
Web: http://www.djsseptic.net/

Biggd · 03-07-2021, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog

I need to have my septic tank pumped this summer, and looking for recommendations and pricing ? When I purchaed house 3 yrs ago the seller had the tank pumped at that time.

FYI, I have a 3 bedroom size tank, only two members live at the house.
I live in the Gilford area.

Thanks !

I would say you're good for at least 5 years.

upthesaukee · 03-07-2021, 05:30 PM

Gosse Septic Services in Barnstead. 603-269-3441

We're have used them since around 15 yrs. Highly recommend.

Dave

Slickcraft · 03-07-2021, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Gosse Septic Services in Barnstead. 603-269-3441

We're have used them since around 15 yrs. Highly recommend.

Dave

Yes we have used Gosse here in West Alton and agree on the good service. They do not list Gilford as part of their service area but probably would go there.
https://gosseseptic.com/

Alan

SAB1 · 03-07-2021, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stilljester

We've always had great service from DJ’s septic, we are on a similar 3 yr pump-out schedule.

P: +1 603-569-5286
Web: http://www.djsseptic.net/

Same here!

DesertDweller · 03-08-2021, 12:18 AM

We were told every three years so we have stuck to that schedule. We use Lamprey. Nice people.

03-07-2021, 10:18 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 357 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Septic Service ? I need to have my septic tank pumped this summer, and looking for recommendations and pricing ? When I purchaed house 3 yrs ago the seller had the tank pumped at that time. FYI, I have a 3 bedroom size tank, only two members live at the house. I live in the Gilford area. Thanks !

03-07-2021, 10:45 AM	#2
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 317 Thanked 560 Times in 310 Posts	Septic service Have you considered calling the company that pumped it out at the time you bought the house?

03-07-2021, 03:19 PM	#10
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 584 Thanks: 45 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	No pumpout When we lived on the Cape there was a problem with the septic. It was pumped and they told me to use Rid-X and it would be fine. Did that and it was perfect when we sold it years later. Advance forward to today. We have been in this house for 15 years and the septic was pumped and checked 2 years before we bought. Since then I have put Rid-X in every 3 months. There are only 2 of us in the house. Garbage disposable is used only for leftovers. We have a clothes washer and use HD detergent. Dishwasher is run approximately 3 x weekly. We have not had a problem with the system in that time. Last time I used the contractor Rid-X _______________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

03-07-2021, 03:50 PM	#11
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 1,007 Thanks: 264 Thanked 830 Times in 347 Posts	Every other year... ...Rule of thumb is to have it pumped every other year. We've done that with several septic-system homes over the years and it has served us well. Also, make sure they check the Distribution Box, (D-Box), each time you have it pumped if it is a system that is over 10 years old. They tend to fail beginning around 15 years old. When we sold our house in MA in 2019, the D-Box on that house had to be replaced as a result of the Title V inspection...about an $1800 repair out of our pocket. When we bought the house in Bedford shortly thereafter, I had the septic people inspect the D-Box on the place we were buying and it was on the verge of failure, so the sellers had to cough up the $1800 to replace that one. Both houses were about 17 years old. We use Lamprey for the Meredith house. Very good to deal with. I think they charge us $550-600.00...somewhere in that range, for a 2500 gal tank.

03-07-2021, 05:30 PM	#14
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	Gosse Gosse Septic Services in Barnstead. 603-269-3441 We're have used them since around 15 yrs. Highly recommend. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-07-2021, 12:07 PM	#3
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 1,260 Thanked 2,148 Times in 983 Posts	With only 2 in the house and a modern 3 BR system you should be good for 5 or 6 years.

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03-07-2021, 01:02 PM	#4
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 963 Thanks: 302 Thanked 303 Times in 188 Posts	When I had my septic system put in my installer told me that if I routinely pumped it every other year then it would last a lifetime. And I have. Now, there are other factors to keep in mind; Do you have a garbage disposal and do you use it routinely? A garbage disposal seriously taxes the septic system. Also, do you have a dishwasher and clothes washer? I do have a garbage disposal but don't use it other to clean the small crumbs out of the sink after a meal. I use the trash for 99% of my garbage. Treat your system well and it will treat you well. .

03-07-2021, 01:40 PM	#5
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,164 Thanks: 17 Thanked 357 Times in 214 Posts	Mine hasn't been pumped in 10 years. The last time pumped I was advised that mine was "clean". Strict rules as to what goes into system. How old is your system ? Do you have a copy of system on paper? The town and the state should have a copy. If all was designed and installed properly. Shouldn't have issues. But of course, if it makes you satisfied, have it pumped. Lamprey is one company that does pumping. LINK

03-07-2021, 01:47 PM	#6
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,545 Thanks: 1,184 Thanked 2,180 Times in 1,355 Posts	We went quite a while without a pumping and everything looked good, but for a couple hundred bucks every few years, it's cheap preventative maintenance. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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03-07-2021, 02:32 PM	#8
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,240 Thanks: 223 Thanked 705 Times in 473 Posts	Used Roswell for the last 15 years or so. We pump every 3rd spring Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

03-08-2021, 12:18 AM	#17
DesertDweller Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV and Moultonborough, NH Posts: 404 Thanks: 27 Thanked 96 Times in 80 Posts	We were told every three years so we have stuck to that schedule. We use Lamprey. Nice people.