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Is there a cancellation charge?

No – we do not charge for cancellations or postponements, weather related or otherwise.

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What happens when it rains?

Normally rain will not affect a service call, unless it’s torrential or we need to access your tanks across unsealed or grass areas. In this case it’s better to wait a day or two for the ground to dry out before we complete the service. Thunderstorms and lightning are a different matter and work will […]

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Are there any hidden extras?

No – once a quote is provided it is firm for the agreed task. Should we identify anything else needing attention we will always discuss this with the customer before commencing any additional work.

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Do you charge for quotes and inspections?

No – most of the time we can identify your system over the phone and quote accordingly. However, if you are unsure of your system we offer free, on site, no-obligation quotes and inspections.

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What attention does my waste treatment system need?

All waste treatment systems should receive quarterly maintenance from a licenced technician. We are happy to work with your preferred technician to provide pump out services when required, normally every 5-7 years. Your technician will tell you when a pump out is required.

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How do I know if my system needs attention?

If any of the following sounds familiar – Slow draining sinks, Smelly drains, Toilet flushing slowly, Leaching or flooding in your septic tank or holding tank, Or you simply have no idea when it was last done. Then a service call is recommended. We will attend and advise on what needs doing .

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Why should I get my grease and sullage tanks cleaned annually?

A grease trap is just that. It traps the grease from your kitchen sink, dishwasher and washing machine, preventing it from entering your sullage tank. Over time this builds up into a solid mass, blocking the trap and preventing it from working properly. This results in two main problems: firstly your sink will not empty, […]

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How often should I pump my system out?

We recommend the following: Grease Traps – Annually Grey Water/Sullage tanks – Annually Septic Tanks – depending on size and number of people in the house every 3 to 5 years

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What’s the difference?

Older houses may have one, two or three septic tanks, depending on the number of bathrooms, a grease trap (usually outside the kitchen window) and a sullage or ‘grey water’ tank. All the waste from the toilets will go firstly into the septic tank and then to the absorption trenches. Kitchen sink and laundry drains […]

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Overview – What is a septic system?

If your property is not connected to town sewage for disposal of liquid waste, you will have either a septic tank/grease trap and sullage tank (older properties), or a septic treatment system (newer properties).

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