Septic Tank Maintenance in Broken Arrow, OK

Choosing a Septic System

Our plumbers have installed so many septic systems, they can easily walk you through the options available when choosing a septic system. Mullin Plumbing, HVAC, Septic & Electric even gives expert suggestions as to which septic system is best for your home or business and your budget. Following that, they will go over the installation process, and any recommended routine septic tank maintenance. As a result, your tank should last for years to come.

Signs of Septic Tank Backup

• Water backup from the toilet, shower, or a drain.
• Multiple drain backups.
• A strong sewage smell from drains or outside near your home.
• Any drain backups involving the toilet.
• Gurgling sounds coming from your drains or toilet.
• Pools of water around the basement floor drain.
• Sewage backup appears in toilets or drains.
• Toilet is slow flushing or draining.
• Multiple drains in the home are slow.
• Wastewater appears on the ground near your septic system.
• Very green grass over the septic system.
• Bacteria in your well. 
• Algae or weeds growing in your pond near your home. 
• Bad smells around the house. This is certainly not pleasant.

Tree Root Intrusions

Any time a pipe leaks or produces condensation, the moisture will attract plant roots. Mullin Plumbing, HVAC, Septic & Electric specialists have seen the amount of damage that tree roots can do to plumbing and pipes by slipping in separations in pipe sections, small holes, and cracks. Once roots make their way to this moisture, more roots will begin to grow in this area, further exacerbating this problem. This can lead to large holes and clogs in your system. This is also why septic tank maintenance is so important for your septic system. Some of the most common signs of tree root intrusion are sewage backup, gurgling sounds in your plumbing, tubs not draining properly, or the toilet bowl not filling.

Tree Root Intrusion Solutions

• Rooter work and drain cleaning: The line is cleared by punching through the root clog to clear the line. We then check the source of the problem to see if further action is needed.
• Hydro jetting: With this method plumbing pipes are cleaned using pressurized water jets. These jets thoroughly scrub the line from the inside to get rid of any grease buildup, debris, and tree roots.
• Pipe lining: Above all, this method avoids trenching and tearing up your yard. Your pipes are relined and sealed from the inside which will stop all water leaks. However, in some cases, this can even be done to patch a smaller section.
• Pipe bursting: Hydraulics are used to break apart your old sewer pipe and simultaneously install a new one.
• Maintenance: Mullin Plumbing, HVAC, Septic & Electric can inspect and clean your drains to keep grease and other debris away. That also stops roots from clogging any unlined pipes. Septic tank maintenance is essential if you want your septic system to run efficiently for years to come.