Who ya gonna call when your septic tank is haunted with scary sludge and poop creatures? TANK BUSTERS! Bob’s Septic Tank Busters are Central Iowa’s most experienced septic professionals, our team has you covered for all your scary, septic related issues. In our latest series of Youtube videos our Bob’s Septic Team faces off with…
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Septic maintenance isn’t something most homeowners want to think about on a regular basis. That’s why Bob’s Septic makes it easy with our septic maintenance contracts! Here are five ways that septic maintenance can help you be a homeowner hero! 1. CHANGE HABITS BEFORE THEY BECOME PROBLEMS Have you ever flushed the wrong product down the toilet…
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What is a Time of Transfer Inspection? The Iowa DNR requires a Time of Transfer (TOT) Inspection done before the title of a property with an onsite waster disposal system can be transferred. Iowa’s TOT septic system inspection law (SF261) was passed by the Iowa legislature in April of 2008 and took effect July 1,…
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To help ensure the proper maintenance and long term functioning of the entire onsite septic system, the septic tank should be pumped out every three to five years, given normal household water usage. Pumping the tank helps prevent sludge and scum from flowing out of the septic tank and into the secondary treatment system. Removing…
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Today the average septic system install can cost anywhere between $10 to $20,000! The big range in price can depend on site location, soil condition, type of system and the cost of materials and labor. We know bigger numbers can sound scary, so to make septic work accessible for everyone, we offer financing! Available in…
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Why septic systems are important According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa has an estimated 100,000 buildings with septic systems that do not function adequately. This is important because extremely high levels of bacteria come from inadequately performing septic tanks. When discharged directly into a stream or road ditch, these high levels have the…
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Septic Maintenance During Flooding and Excess Rain There are certain times of the year that can be very soggy for Iowa residents. A well maintained septic system and normal rain conditions shouldn’t give a homeowner any issues. On the other hand, a full tank and lots of external groundwater will be slow to drain and…
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