Explaining Common Problems You Might Face With Your Septic Tank | Expert Advice

Have you noticed that you have unpleasant smells in your garden, nasty liquid bubbling up, water pooling or your toilet not flushing? These are all potential signs that you could have problems with your septic tank, which can end up causing you long term problems if not dealt with. Septic tanks are typically tucked away underground and we often forget about them when they are functioning as they should, but when they start to cause us problems this can end up being extremely costly as well as causing us problems in our homes.

We are here to explore some of the most common problems you might face with your septic tank. FC Drainage Solutions are experts in all plumbing and drainage services, providing the South East of England with our professional, reliable and quality services, 24/7. We specialise in a range of septic tank services, including septic tank cleaning, emptying, liquid waste disposal, flooding relief, culvert cleaning and much more.

Tree Root Damage

One of the most common problems that people face with their septic tanks is tree root damage which can happen when the roots from trees and shrubs grow through the walls of your septic tank, or through the pipes leading from your house to your tank. This can cause you problems, as the roots can allow liquid from the tank to escape, and water from the ground to get in and cause havoc on your system. The best way to try and avoid this is to not plant any trees or shrubs close to your septic tank, but it can be unavoidable as you don’t necessarily know where roots will grow.

Ground Movement

Many homeowners also experience ground movement. Any changes in ground movement can add pressure to your septic tank, and even the smallest nudges can have a big impact. If there is a change in the ground movement, this can add pressure to your septic tank which can end up causing fractures and cracks in the walls of your tank. You probably won’t even notice these changes, but they can lead to your septic tank having serious issues and groundwater can end up seeping through the cracks.

A Collapsed or Damaged Baffle

Your septic tank might also experience a collapsed or damaged baffle. A baffle is a barrier within your septic tank that ensures that lumpy materials don’t escape into your septic tank. If this gets damaged or collapses, wastage can get into your soakaway system and cause a blockage which may lead it working its way up to ground level and pooling on the surface. Your baffle is an essential part of your septic tank's design, and needs to be in good working order for your filtrations system to be operating properly.

Septic Tank Services at FC Drainage Solutions

We have many years of experience providing customers with professional septic tank services, you can trust that you are in safe hands when you work with our team. We are experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy and will be sure to find the source of any problem that you have with your home's septic tank as soon as possible.

We specialise in providing a wide range of septic tank services, including septic tank and cesspit emptying, septic tank cleaning, liquid waste disposal, flood relief, culvert cleaning, gully cleaning and emptying as well as many more. We will make sure to cause minimal disruption when fixing your septic tank, and provide you with an efficient and affordable solution to your problem.

Contact FC Drainage Solutions Today

To contact our team regarding your septic tank in Essex, just fill out our online contact form. We will be in touch with you shortly to discuss the problems that you are facing with your septic tank, and book for one of our experts to visit your home.

Should you have any questions for our team regarding our septic tank services, or any of the other services that we provide, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we are always happy to help and answer any questions that you might have. You can reach us by giving us a call on 0800 002 9522 or 01279 730 828, or by sending us an email directly to operations@fcdrainagesolutions.co.uk.