Sometimes you just can\u2019t help it. Trouble brews in paradise. There are days when you think you have it all together. Then suddenly, out of the blue, your dog comes in, smelly and wet from walking on the yard. Your daughter comes to you complaining about the gross dark water coming from the toilet, sinks, and drains. The house suddenly smells like sewer. When those days come to your life, you have no choice but to pick up the phone and call your septic expert. You and your local septic professional can better discuss sand mound repair cost and the possibility of replacing the sand mound.<\/p>\n
Years back, you had been surprised by the fact that you actually had a sand mound system. You were surprised because of the soil\u2019s poor percolation rate and high water table. It wasn\u2019t a system that you were prepared for but it certainly worked. You just had to give several explanations to your daughter every time she asked you why you\u2019re septic were above the ground cluttering up the yard.<\/p>\n
Sand mound repair costs were never part of the budget. Your daughter just started school and your cat just had her first litter. When your septic expert arrived, he made a thorough inspection of the property and said that there were some minor sand mound repairs that had to be done. Sand mound malfunction could be caused by a lot of things –<\/p>\n
Grease and non-biodegradable materials that cannot be broken down by resident bacteria. Corrosive chemicals and antibacterial solutions that kill bacteria and destroy the structural parts of the system. Hardwood plants over and around the sand mound. Not pumping the tank regularly. Too much water load from the dishwasher and the washing machine. High water load brought in by heavy rains because the rain gutter drains it over the sand mound. Vehicles and structures over the sand mound that cause soil compaction. This crushes the sand mound components. Deteriorated construction fabric, resulted to the sand mound\u2019s freezing over during winter. You were guilty of using many of the products known to disrupt the natural bacterial count. You just didn\u2019t have the time to think about your sand mound and the potential cost associated with sand mound repairs. Your septic expert gave you the sand mound repair costs list wherein estimations of some of the required repairs are indicated –<\/p>\n
shut-off valve installations –\u00a0 between 25\u00a0 and\u00a0 50 USD
\ndrain field repairs –\u00a0 between 1,200\u00a0 and\u00a0 2,500 USD
\nextra sand mound system –\u00a0 between 8,000\u00a0 and 15,000 USD
\nreplacement of main waste pipe –\u00a0 between 25\u00a0 and\u00a0 75 USD
\nreplacement with copper supply pipes –\u00a0 between 10\u00a0 and\u00a0 15 USD
\nsand mound tank replacement –\u00a0 between 1,800\u00a0 and\u00a0 2,500 USD
\nsupply piping insulations –\u00a0 between 1\u00a0 and\u00a0 3 USD
\nreplacement – outside hose bib –\u00a0 –\u00a0 between 75\u00a0 and\u00a0 150 USD
\nreplacement\u00a0 – supply pipes –\u00a0 –\u00a0 between 5\u00a0 and\u00a0 10 USD
\nrepairs\u00a0 – trap or drain –\u00a0 –\u00a0 between 75\u00a0 and\u00a0 200 USD
\npvc replacement of waste pipes –\u00a0 between 5\u00a0 and\u00a0 10 USD
\nwaste pipe replacement\u00a0 – cast iron –\u00a0 –\u00a0 between 10\u00a0 and\u00a0 15 USD
\nrepairs\u00a0 – ordinary leaks –\u00a0 –\u00a0 between 75\u00a0 and\u00a0 125 USD<\/p>\n
The sand mound system is just like any other septic system. It just had to be maintained and cared for with a bit more attention. It can easily incur damage because it\u2019s essentially exposed to the elements and to the rest of the household. If you have pets, they might be attracted by the smells and try to dig out what\u2019s under the sand mound. It\u2019s advisable to have it securely fenced in to make sure that your pets stay away from it.<\/p>\n
Pumping out your sand mound is essential. It is the only staple maintenance that you have to do to keep the system flowing. To have a regular schedule for pumping out your system, you have to let the septic expert know about the living situation in your home. In your case, since it\u2019s only and your daughter, you have to pump out your sand mound system every three years. Pumping out a septic system regularly can reduce sand mound repair costs and extent the natural life of your septic system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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