Septic · Residential

Septic Tank Repair & Replacement

Repair or replace damaged septic tanks and lids to protect your system and ensure safety.

Chapter 01

A cracked lid is more than a cosmetic problem

The lid is the part of a septic tank you actually see, and it takes the abuse: a mower wheel, a settling riser, years of freeze and thaw in the Ozarks. A cracked or broken lid can look like a minor yard chore. It is also the only thing between an open tank and whoever, or whatever, steps on that spot.

Tank damage below ground is harder to spot. Signs can include a tank that seems to fill faster than it should, soggy ground near the tank, odors, or slow drains through the house. A crack in the tank itself can let groundwater in and wastewater out, so a problem that starts at the surface may go deeper than the lid.

Septic tank risers opened in a mown back yard with a suction hose laid across the lawn

What tank and lid work covers

Allied repairs and replaces septic tanks to maintain system safety and accessibility, with proper sealing and durability so the system and the property are protected. A damaged lid can pose safety risks and allow debris or water into the system.

Call (479) 278-4508 in Springdale and describe what you see: a crack or a broken corner, a lid that has shifted, water standing near the tank. Tell the office where the tank is and when it was last pumped. Septic work is residential only, and Allied cannot schedule directly with renters. The owner or property manager needs to contact the office to book.

Chapter 03

Why tank problems should not wait

Septic systems can last 20 to 30 years or more with proper maintenance, and neglect can significantly shorten that. Standing water near the drain field can point to an overloaded or failing system and should be inspected immediately. A tank problem left alone tends to move downstream, and a drain field costs more to fix than a lid.

For homes in the Illinois River Watershed, the Illinois River Watershed Partnership has a Septic Tank Remediation Program that may help qualifying homeowners with a failing system. It is IRWP's program, not Allied's. Allied can inspect your septic concerns, explain what it finds, and help you understand whether the program may be relevant to your property.

Allied Plumbing Air & Electric. 30+ Years Experience, licensed and insured, out of Springdale. Call (479) 278-4508.