Septic Tank Servicing

Does Your Septic Tank Overdue for a Service?

When was the last time you booked preventative maintenance for your septic tank? A neglected septic tank can lead to a variety of problems including unpleasant odours, slow drains, costly repairs and even leak harmful chemicals into the groundwater, posing serious health risks to you and your loved ones.

Express Wastewater is your local and trusted provider of septic and wastewater services. Our knowledgeable team of technicians fully understand the important role that your septic tank plays in your property. Our expert septic tank technicians ensure that your septic tank is operating at it’s best, extending its life expectancy and performance.

For comprehensive septic tank servicing throughout Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, give our friendly team a call on 1300 770 594.

What is a Septic Tank and How Does It Work?

A healthy septic tank is a living ecosystem. Bacteria does the heavy lifting, breaking down your domestic sewerage (blackwater) and wastewater (greywater). Once collected, the wastewater is separated into three main layers:

• Scum: A layer of fats, grease and household chemicals that floats to the surface
• Effluent: A clear layer
• Sludge: A layer of solid material that sinks to the bottom of your septic tank

Bacteria within your septic tank then breakdowns the sludge and the effluent layer flows out of the tank, seeping into the surrounding soil.

Most commonly installed on rural properties, septic tanks play a vital role in maintaining your property. Express Wastewater has the knowledge and professionalism to service and pump out your septic tank every 3 to 5 years.

For more information about septic tank pump outs, visit our blog “How often should you pump out a septic tank?” or call one of our friendly technicians on 1300 770 594  today.

Septic Tank Servicing and Maintenance

Express Wastewater offers comprehensive septic tank servicing and maintenance to make sure your system is running at it’s best. Scheduling routine maintenance can significantly improve your septic tank’s lifespan and preventing costly, unhygienic repairs in the future and septic tank emergencies.

Our proactive maintenance services includes:

• Inspection: Our team of technicians will come to your home and property to thoroughly inspect your septic tank. Assessing the overall condition and inspect any signs of damage, leaks and blockages.

• Pump Out Services: As your septic tank collects and breaks down solid effluent water into sludge, it can quickly overflow. It is recommended that you pump out your septic tank every 2 to 5 years before the sludge fills up, taking up 30% of the space.

• Septic Tank Cleaning Services: Express Wastewater uses high-pressure water jetting to clean your septic tank, removing debris, tree roots and other common obstructions.
• Expert Maintenance Advice: Our team confidently check and maintain all of the various components of your septic tank such as pumps, valves and floats.
• Documentation: Our skilled and qualified septic tank technicians will provide you with a report, detailing areas of concern and ongoing maintenance advice.

Septic Tank Repairs

Don’t get caught out by unexpected septic tank problems! Express Wastewater offers quick and efficient septic tank repairs. Our qualified and professional technicians can quickly repair common septic tank issues such as leaks, cracks and tank damage. With prompt service, and affordable and competitive prices, Express Wastewater will get your septic tank back on track in no time.

Signs Your Septic Tank System Needs to be Serviced

A well-maintained septic system has an average lifespan of 15 to 40 years but just because it has such a long lifespan doesn’t mean you can just set and forget it. There are a few signs to look out for if your septic tank needs to be serviced:

• Unpleasant odours similar to rotten eggs
• Slow draining sinks and toilets
• Water pooling in your garden
• Strange gurgling sounds coming from your pipes
• Sewerage backup
• Excessively growth of grasses or plants around drainage areas or waterways
• If you haven’t pumped your septic tank in the last 2 to 5 years
• It has been more than 12 months since you last checked your septic tank and septic system.

To find out more about septic tanks visit our blog: How do you know when to pump a septic tank?

Your Local Sewerage System Specialists

Express Wastewater Solutions is a local, family-owned business dedicated to providing comprehensive wastewater and septic tank solutions across Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Logan, Redlands, Scenic Rim and the Gold Coast.

Our goal is to efficiently resolve your wastewater issues with minimal stress and issues. For all your septic tank needs in South East Queensland, contact our team today on 1300 770 594 or complete our online septic tank enquiry form.