Above Grade Septic

It’s BBQ and outdoor party season! Make sure your septic system is safe for your family!

Spring is here — have you had your routine septic system inspection yet? 🌱

After a long winter of rain, wind, and freezing temps, your septic system may have taken a hit. Fallen branches, shifting soil, or flooding can all cause hidden issues.

One of the most important things to check? Your septic lid.

Lids can crack, weaken, or shift during winter — creating a serious safety hazard for kids, pets, and anyone walking in your yard.

✔️ Make sure your lid is secure and properly seated
✔️ Avoid driving or placing heavy objects over it
✔️ Consider upgrading older lids for added safety

Routine inspections catch small problems before they turn into costly repairs — and more importantly, help keep your family safe.

Not sure where your system is or what condition it’s in?
Above Grade Septic is here to help.

👉 Message us or call today to schedule your spring inspection!

Spring is here — have you had your routine septic system inspection yet? 🌱

After a long winter of rain, wind, and freezing temps, your septic system may have taken a hit. Fallen branches, shifting soil, or flooding can all cause hidden issues.

One of the most important things to check? Your septic lid.

Lids can crack, weaken, or shift during winter — creating a serious safety hazard for kids, pets, and anyone walking in your yard.

✔️ Make sure your lid is secure and properly seated
✔️ Avoid driving or placing heavy objects over it
✔️ Consider upgrading older lids for added safety

Routine inspections catch small problems before they turn into costly repairs — and more importantly, help keep your family safe.

Not sure where your system is or what condition it’s in?
Above Grade Septic is here to help.

👉 Message us or call today to schedule your spring inspection!

As we get closer to the holiday season, family and friends will gather in your home. With added water usage, septic systems can become overwhelmed quickly. Schedule a routine maintenance inspection to identify any deficiencies before they cause issues this holiday season.

Reminders if an alarm activates, if you experience a sewage back-up in your home, or if there is effluent surfacing in the yard.
-Limit water usage as much as possible
-Call us as soon as possible so the issue can be diagnosed and resolved
-Silence the alarm but DO NOT turn off the entire system

At Above Grade Septic, we are here for all of your septic needs, from regular maintenance to emergency service work. Give us a call!

COVID-19 UPDATE

In response to the ongoing health emergency in our state and in light of the “Stay Home-Stay Healthy” order from Governor Inslee, we at Above Grade Septic have modified our practices to maintain healthy standards for ourselves and our customers.

A proper functioning septic system is essential to the health and safety of your family as well as the environment. Snohomish County has given us limits on the type of work that can be performed limited to “repairs in which an immediate public health hazard is present.” Elaborating on the previous statement, this includes any surfacing effluent or sewage, alarms that have been activated on the septic system, pumps or floats that have malfunctioned, filters that have clogged and are causing sewage to backup in your home, and lids covering septic components that are not properly secured.

If you have any questions, concerns, or need our services please contact our office, we are working and available to assist you during this crisis.

Stay safe and healthy!

Winter time here in the Pacific Northwest brings power outages to many areas and homes with septic systems.

Things to remember about a septic system if there is a power failure at your home.

-If your septic system has a pump, that pump will not function without power so conserve on water used in the home.
Flush only when necessary
Take very short showers
Take laundry to the laundromat
Avoid running the dishwasher

-The alarm on your septic system might turn on after power is restored. If the alarm does turn on then, refrain from water usage so your system can discharge the water that was used during the outage. This may take some time, be patient.
If the alarm does not clear itself in 24 hours and you have been conservative on your water usage, call your septic service maintenance provider.

-It is unfortunate yet common for pumps and electrical components to fail after power outages or power surges. Floats that control the pump can become lodged or come unattached from there secured location which can cause pump or alarm malfunctions. If your alarm sounds and does not clear itself you should have your septic professional investigate the cause.

-Do not enter the septic tank or electrical junction boxes, these areas can be harmful to your health and well being!

Please call our office for any questions or concerns regarding your septic system.