Emergency Septic System Services In The Greater Houston Area
Septic system emergencies happen, and Meiners Septic is equipped to respond to these emergencies when they develop, with extended response time hours, including the weekends. Our technicians are TCEQ-certified and have decades of experience supporting septic and aerobic treatment systems in the greater Houston area and surrounding counties. That means when your septic system experiences an emergency, we can provide the services needed to get your system back up and running.
Our Houston Emergency Septic and Aerobic System Services
Meiners Septic supports a variety of septic and aerobic systems, for a variety of property owners. Specifically, we can provide emergency septic system services to the following properties:
- Single family residential homes
- Apartment and condominium complexes
- Commercial complexes and centers
- Office buildings
- Industrial centers
As these properties have widely varied wastewater needs, we are prepared for every emergency, no matter the size or complexity of your septic or aerobic system.
Our emergency septic system services include:
Emergency pump-outs and cleanings
Regular pump-outs are a key part of preventative septic system maintenance, needed to prevent any clogs resulting from sludge or scum buildup. When a conventional or aerobic system backs up or overflows, it’s often due to a clog like this. When responding to a septic emergency, we can provide emergency pump-out services to quickly remove any clogs and prevent additional overflow from occurring.
If necessary, we can completely pump out the septic tank to inspect it and verify that there isn’t additional debris causing clogs.
Wastewater rerouting and containment
The number one priority in septic emergencies is shutting off any unregulated wastewater flow escaping from the system. Your technician can quickly ascertain the optimal approach to rerouting these flows, whether it’s to a backup septic system onsite or to a temporary wastewater containment unit that we can provide. This ensures your property isn’t hindered by wastewater issues and ensures your property maintains environmental standards while the system is being repaired.
Septic system inspection and leak mitigation
Many septic and aerobic system failures are the result of leaks emerging in the system and worsening over time. If caught early, these leaks can be easily and reliably patched up by a skilled technician. Otherwise, cracks in the tank will spread and deepen, eventually causing a rupture and a much worse problem.
During emergency maintenance, your technician will perform a full, detailed inspection of the septic or aerobic treatment tank. If there are signs of a leak present, our technicians can use advanced imaging technologies (thermal cameras and acoustic detectors) to isolate it.
If a leak is detected in your septic tank, distribution boxes or other components, we can patch it up with a safe crack filler.
Component replacement
If your septic or aerobic system has failed due to an overly worn or damaged part, we can identify the offending component and replace it. A conventional septic system may include baffles, risers and a variety of valves, filters and fittings. Any of these can cause problems if they develop excessive wear, and our technicians can replace them when they have reached the end of their useful life.
Aerobic systems are even more complex, with an air pump and a specialized aeration tank that has additional components. Our experience with aerobic treatment units means we can provide emergency maintenance services for these complex wastewater systems – including component replacement.
Diagnostics and future failure mitigation
Once the immediate emergency is resolved, your technician will turn their attention to the future to prevent similar failures from occurring. This involves diagnosing the root cause of the initial failure to ensure any fixes are permanent. Your technician may deploy various diagnostic technologies during this process and may install sensors or other monitoring components to find weaknesses that may cause failure in the future.
If the conditions leading to the initial failure are impossible to completely resolve, we can assist with designing a new septic system and decommissioning the existing one to ensure a safe transition.
Meiners Septic is Ready to Respond to Emergency Septic System Services in Houston
When the septic system fails and wastewater rapidly overtakes the property, it is a true emergency that needs a timely response. The Meiners Septic team is ready to provide that response to property owners throughout the Houston area and surrounding counties. Our team of certified, reputable technicians is available around the clock and on the weekends to address any septic system emergency that just can’t wait.