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Financing Your Residential Septic Tank in Boise, ID

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There are many advantages to being on a septic system, including the overall lower costs compared to being on city water and the reduced impact on the environment. But, especially for new homes being built, the up-front costs of installing a septic tank can be difficult to come up with. At ASAP Septic , we aim to provide both top-tier services  and to empower our clients with the information they need to make the right decisions for their families. Today, we'll be discussing financial aid options  you can utilize if you are considering adding a septic system to your home. Options for private homeowners  include:  Home Equity Loan A home equity loan is an option, but isn't one that can work for every family. A home equity loan will require a credit check and a verification of income to qualify, and you must have available equity in your home. However, most families don't use this option due to the fact that septic tank repair and replacement generally don't add up to eno

Real Estate Inspections and Septic: What You Need to Know

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The real estate market here in the Boise, ID area has been HOT for the majority of the year. If you are looking to sell, now is a great time to do so, especially as the market has begun to slow down and experts are predicting prices to slowly settle back down. If your home has a septic tank and you're planning to sell, we cannot stress enough how important it is for you to get your septic system inspected  to prevent surprise costs and repairs.  If you are a homeowner looking to sell a property with a septic system, here are a few things you should know:  Septic tanks should be inspected and pumped  out ever 2-5 years; doing so will prevent problems such as showers, sinks, and bathtubs not draining, toilets backing up into the shower or tub, or septic leakage in the yard. None of these are pleasant scenarios to deal with, and regular septic inspections can prevent all of these problems.  Finding a problem during a regular inspection can prevent problems from becoming more complex o

Hydro Jetting Services: How Does It Work, and When Do I Need It?

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Hydrojetting is one of those terms that's often thrown around sewer and septic professionals , and as experts who have been in the industry for three decades , we understand the value of helping our clients know exactly what we're talking about, and breaking down specific terminology so our clients can make informed decisions to benefit their home. Today, we'll be discussing hydro jetting: what exactly the term means, and how to know when it should be used.  What is hydro jetting?  Hydro jet services  are performed by running up to 200 feet of a hydro jet line through septic and sewer pipes and plumbing. As the name implies, a special nozzle is at the end of the line that can be threaded through the pipes, once the nozzle reaches the clog, water is sprayed out of it at a pressure of up to 4,000 pounds per square inch. This extremely high-pressure spray effectively blasts everything off of the inner surface of the pipe, effectively cleaning it of clogs, any built up grease o