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Have a question about your septic system, drainage, or one of our services? You’re not alone. We’ve rounded up the most common questions we get—along with clear, straightforward answers to help you feel confident about what to expect. Still need help? Reach out anytime—we’re happy to walk you through it.

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Depending on the usage and size of household. A 3-4 person household with a 1,000 gallon tank, usually requires pumping every 3-4 years. A great resource is the Oregon Septic Smart Homeowners Guide

Wipes and feminine hygiene products don’t break down as fast (or at all) and get caught inside your drain lines and/or septic tank, creating a dam that prevents sewage and waste from leaving your home.

Wipes and feminine hygiene products don’t break down as fast (or at all) and get caught inside your drain lines and/or septic tank, creating a dam that prevents sewage and waste from leaving your home.

Yes, when you call our phone number: (503) 522-2727, you will speak to a drain cleaning technician any time day or night. Someone who’ll be able to help diagnose your problem and offer advice to help prevent further damage.

We are a full service drain cleaning company, we can cable or water jet drain lines. We’ll be there 24/7 to help clear any blockages but also assist with maintenance drain cleaning. If you’re experiencing a clogged or slow kitchen sink, garbage disposal, laundry line, bathroom sink, bathtub, shower, floor drain, toilet, urinal, mop sink, grease trap, rain drain, mainline, catch basin, drain field, lift station, or any other drain.

Most lift stations require annual maintenance to keep the pumps and floats free from buildup of fat, oils and grease (FOG) and other debris.

If you have a pump in your sewage system there are typically audible alarms indicating a component failure. Avoid using any water and give us a call, we’ll answer 24/7.

If your current lid is below grade (under ground), you loose the ability to keep a close eye on how your system is performing. Having a riser allows access quickly, prevents ground water from seeping into the tank lid, and new construction does require having the lid access above grade. The ease and cost for maintain the system is impacted by the accessibility to the tank and drain field.

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Most drain cleaning services are flat rate charges, hourly rates apply for video and locating services, or by the gallon for septic, grease, or grey water pumping.

Rooter is a generic name for a drain cleaning machine. The man that invented the rooter machine did so to clear clogged drains that were blocked from tree roots that had wrapped themselves around sewer pipes and stopped them from functioning.

PO Box 1050
Gaston, OR 97119

Yes, we’re currently looking to hire additional crew members. Currently we’re looking for drain technicians, pump truck drivers, and assistants. Here’s a link to our online application:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc07EaWg6OHzpzYaMYDvkDOx_jVNG8LwuGbzBSfdufwQuXTJw/viewform

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