Connecting to city sewer? The old septic tank still needs to be taken care of. We abandon tanks safely so they never become a hazard.
When a home connects to a city sewer line, or when an old system is replaced with a new one in a different location, the old septic tank is no longer needed. But it can't just be left in the ground as-is.
An empty, forgotten septic tank can deteriorate and collapse over time, leaving a dangerous hole in the yard. Stewart Septic Services provides septic tank abandonment across Macon and Middle Georgia, making sure old tanks are properly pumped, removed or filled and closed off.
When we're done, the old tank is no longer a hazard and your yard is put back together.
Any tank that's no longer in use should be properly abandoned.
Your home is being connected to a city sewer line.
A new system is going in somewhere else on the property.
An old tank is in the way of new building plans.
A forgotten tank discovered on a property.
Old septic tanks can collapse as they age, and a collapsed tank can be dangerous for children, pets, vehicles and anyone walking across the yard.
A tank that still holds waste can also leak and contaminate the soil around it. A final pump-out makes sure the tank is emptied before it's removed or filled.
Proper abandonment gives you peace of mind and, if you ever sell the property, one less question for a buyer.
Septic tank abandonment includes:
Yes. An unused tank should be properly abandoned so it doesn't collapse or leak. Local requirements may also apply, and we can help you understand them.
It depends on the property and the situation. Some tanks are removed completely, while others are pumped, broken down and filled in place.
Yes. See Septic Tank Locating.
If you're moving to a new septic system rather than sewer, see Septic System Replacement.
From your first phone call to a clean yard, here's exactly what to expect when you call Stewart Septic Services.
Call 478-474-2653 or request service online. We'll get you on the schedule fast — often the same day — and we answer 24/7 for emergencies.
Our crew locates the tank, checks the system and finds the real source of the problem before recommending anything.
We do the work your system actually needs — nothing more — and explain what we did and how to avoid future problems.
When the job is done, we put your yard back the way we found it and leave you with a system that works.
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