Revdex.com of Wisconsin 7-17- I was called out to check out the septic system that was over fullSince the dry well was not accessible to be checked I told the homeowner it could be one or two problems; The pipe going from the, septic tank to the dry well, The dry well failingI told him I charge a minimum of $to check it out by digging both up approximately feet deepHe told me to wait till a later date when he would have money to get the septic tank pumped and pay me the $I was called and informed when the tank was to be pumpedI arrived the next morning to check into the problemFirst, I uncovered the dry well, and then the pipe from the septic tank to the dry well I found the pipe in good condition but noticed back flow from the dry well which indicates over-fullAlso, I set up my laser and found it apparent, and also ran my sewer tape through to be sure it was all clear, and it wasI installed a new vent pipe on the dry well so it could be checked or pumped, (the old one was plugged with rocks) It is illegal to fix or modify a dry well according to Wisconsin state code, and county codeSo to replace the whole system could cost approximately $That was a rough estimate without soil test, permits, etcWe spent four hours on the project instead of two, and did not ask for more than the $I explained to the homeowner and his wife what he situation wasThe wife kept firing accusations against me and said if the system needed to be replaced I would not be hiredI indicated that that is her privilegeI like when I can show the customer the problem physically which I did to the homeowner and her son, the homeowner’s wife could not come outI also explained the two reasons septic systems like this fail; is old age; this system would be approximately to years old; is over-useA system like this is adequate for approxa bedroom home, equivalent to occupantsAs I recall, the homeowner told me there are occupants We made efforts to compact the soil and rake down clumpsI The homeowner was very understanding but his wife was very unreasonable Sincerely, Ervin L [redacted] ID # [redacted]
Revdex.com of Wisconsin 7-17- I was called out to check out the septic system that was over fullSince the dry well was not accessible to be checked I told the homeowner it could be one or two problems; The pipe going from the, septic tank to the dry well, The dry well failingI told him I charge a minimum of $to check it out by digging both up approximately feet deepHe told me to wait till a later date when he would have money to get the septic tank pumped and pay me the $I was called and informed when the tank was to be pumpedI arrived the next morning to check into the problemFirst, I uncovered the dry well, and then the pipe from the septic tank to the dry well I found the pipe in good condition but noticed back flow from the dry well which indicates over-fullAlso, I set up my laser and found it apparent, and also ran my sewer tape through to be sure it was all clear, and it wasI installed a new vent pipe on the dry well so it could be checked or pumped, (the old one was plugged with rocks) It is illegal to fix or modify a dry well according to Wisconsin state code, and county codeSo to replace the whole system could cost approximately $That was a rough estimate without soil test, permits, etcWe spent four hours on the project instead of two, and did not ask for more than the $I explained to the homeowner and his wife what he situation wasThe wife kept firing accusations against me and said if the system needed to be replaced I would not be hiredI indicated that that is her privilegeI like when I can show the customer the problem physically which I did to the homeowner and her son, the homeowner’s wife could not come outI also explained the two reasons septic systems like this fail; is old age; this system would be approximately to years old; is over-useA system like this is adequate for approxa bedroom home, equivalent to occupantsAs I recall, the homeowner told me there are occupants We made efforts to compact the soil and rake down clumpsI The homeowner was very understanding but his wife was very unreasonable Sincerely, Ervin L [redacted] ID # [redacted]