When I started working at my uncle's restaurant, I knew that there were a few things I needed to adjust. First and foremost, I decided to start working on cleaning things up. It had been quite awhile since the place had been cleaned thoroughly, so I focused on sanitation and garbage removal. I hired a trash removal company to come in and remove old equipment, and then we worked on taking special care to deep clean all of the different appliances. It was amazing to see how big of a difference we were able to make. This blog is all about sanitizing your restaurant.
For homeowners who live in rural areas without city sewers, septic tanks are necessary but not cheap. According to Zillow, a septic tank system can cost anywhere from $1,500 to upwards of $4,000. There are ways, however, to keep your septic-tank installation and maintenance costs down. If you own a home in a rural area, here are three ways to save money on your septic tank's installation and maintenance.
Install a Large Septic Tank
Although installing a large septic tank will cost more upfront than putting in a small one, it will save you money over time. Septic tanks need to be pumped out when they're full. By getting a larger one rather than a smaller one, your tank will fill up less often, so you won't need to pay a service to come and pump your tank out as often. You'll be saving money for the entire life span of your septic tank.
Rent a Backhoe to Dig the Hole
Before your septic tank is installed, a hole will need to be dug in the ground for it. Instead of paying the septic-tank installation company you hire to dig the hole, rent a backhoe and do it yourself. According to CostHelper, it will only run you $100 to $200 to rent a small or mini backhoe for half a day or a full day.
To make digging go faster, try to schedule your septic-tank installation for spring or early summer. Rain during this time of year often keeps the ground softer than during other times of the year, and the ground's not frozen. You should be able to dig the hole for your tank quickly, possibly in just half a day. If you're able to, you can then return the backhoe to the rental facility and avoid paying for a full day's rental.
Don't Put the Septic Tank Uphill
If at all possible, don't put your septic tank uphill of your home or of any other buildings that it's connected to. If your septic tank is put in uphill of your house, you'll need to install a pump to move wastewater up to the tank. If it's downhill, then gravity will bring wastewater into the tank, and you won't have to buy a pump. Even if you put the tank in a place that's the same level as your home, you still won't need a pump. Since a tank sits below the ground and your house sits above the ground, there will still be a slight elevation difference, and water will flow into the tank without any additional aid.
For more information about septic tanks, talk to a company like Rob's Septic Tanks Inc.
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