Pumping Service
We enjoy working with first-time homeowners, and try to provide an educational experience on maintaining their septic systems. Before leaving a job site, we make sure customers understand all work performed and maintenance recommendations.
Advanced Waste Companies Septic Services
Our business is focused on providing the best septic pumping services around and keeping our customers satisfied. Our company’s goal is to educate the consumer, which in turn helps the septic system’s longevity and the environment.
The owner of Pump Grump, as well as our drivers, a Father/ Son duo, make it their priority to treat all customers like a part of our family!
Advanced Waste Companies owns Pump Grump, Dumont Pumping Service, G.Horne Pumping and A.Viera Disposal & Sanitation
Our Story
Family-Owned Septic Service in Norton & Nearby Towns.
Having been in business for many years, Advanced has had experience with many septic system installers, Title V inspectors, and other professionals who provide septic and related services that Advanced does not. If you need a referral, we will be more than happy to share with you about professionals with whom we’ve had good experiences. Please call us with your inquiries.
Schedule an Appointment
Please request a time. You will receive an email saying CONFIRMED when your time slot is approved. We will do our very best to accommodate.
Services We Provide
We strongly encourage customers to be present, especially if it is the first time Advanced has serviced their system.
Initial Observation
When the cover to the tank is removed, the technician observes the tank’s level to see if it is at its proper “working level.”
Pump
The top layer of septic in your tank is called scum and solids. This top layer is roughly measured when the hose is inserted for pumping.
All contents of the tank (solids, scum, effluent and sludge) will be pumped out.
A garden hose is requested at each service. It is used to rinse off tools and to run water into the hoses to prevent septic spillage on the customer’s lawn or driveway.
Final Assessment
Once the tank is clean, a mirror and a flashlight are used to check the inlet and outlet tees to be sure all components are in place.
If the tank level was low upon initial inspection, the technician will check for tank leakage.
The customer will be asked to flush a toilet to be sure the main line is clear and water reaches the tank.
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FAQs
Below are the frequently asked questions we encounter. If you have any other question that isn’t listed here? Feel free to call us. We’ll be happy to help!
I’ve had quite a few people tell me that I should have my tank pumped every three or four years. How often should I have my septic tank pumped?
To avoid problems, we recommend pumping the septic tank every one to three years to remove the solids and sludge from your tank. Sludge will accumulate until it eventually overflows into distribution box, then into the soil absorption area (leach field). In addition, during septic maintenance, the technician will do a viewing of the tank with a mirror to be sure all the components are intact.
Is it possible for the septic tank or main line to freeze in the winter months?
Yes, depending on the depth of the pipe and depth of frost. We have actually seen a layer of ice in the septic tanks during cold winter months. Snow insulates the soil, so there’s less chance of freezing if there is snow on the ground.
What is the typical size of a septic tank?
Most tanks are 1,000 gallons and 1,500 gallons. There are smaller cesspools and larger tanks, but the 1,000 and 1,500 gallon are the most typical.
I had my tank pumped two weeks ago. Is it possible that it would be almost full already?
Not only is it possible, it’s necessary. Septic tanks are designed to operate at a proper working level, allowing for proper water/solids separation.
Is there anything I can put in my tank to avoid pumping?
No. Some of the material in the tank is not biodegradable. If this material is not pumped out, it could cause problems.
How do I find the cover to my tank?
You will need an As-Built plan of your septic system. The As-Built shows the location of the tank, the distribution box and the leach field system. If you do not have an As-Built plan in your possession, you can get one at your town’s Board of Health, which is usually located at the town offices.
My septic tank is working fine, but I haven’t had it pumped in over 10 years. Someone told me that if I have it pumped now, I will start having problems?
If you have septic tank problems after pumping, they are problems that have already begun. In other words, it is only a matter of time before there are problems with a septic tank that is never pumped. Solids and sludge will accumulate, eventually harming your septic system. If there is no more room in the tank and the solids have no where to go, they will start accumulating in the main line to the house, eventually causing a blockage and/or a backup. If the sludge is not removed, it will accumulate in the tank and overflow into the soil absorption area, harming the system.
I am having a deck built onto the back of my house. What concerns should I have regarding the location of my septic system?
It is strongly recommended that you know where you septic system is before doing any additions to your home. Covers of septic tanks that are covered by a deck make it difficult for the septic pumper to do a thorough job.
I smell a septic odor near my tank cover or in my basement.
On occasion you may smell septic odor in your back yard or in your home. Every system has septic gas. Where the gas resides or escapes to depends on your septic systems’ use. First consideration is the number of people living in your home. More people means more water usage: laundry, showers, toilet flushing, and dishwasher use. If a lot of water is being used, this heavy usage can force the gases to escape through the tank’s cover, causing an odor in your yard. The gas can also come back into the basement via the pipe going from your house to the septic tank. The best solution is to use less water and spread out your laundry and showers. That may help to alleviate escaping gases. This seems to be more of a problem in the winter months. Good septic maintenance includes checking your stink pipes (on your roof) to be sure they are not clogged with leaves.