Septic System Maintenance for Residential and Commercial Properties in Houston

Meiners Septic has decades of experience providing septic and aerobic system maintenance to a variety of residential and commercial properties in the greater Houston area. This includes:

Single family homes
Apartment complexes
Condominiums
Commercial complexes
Brick-and-mortar businesses (restaurants, retail, etc.)
Office buildings
Industrial complexes

Our expert team of TCEQ-certified technicians are equipped to service conventional septic systems and aerobic systems, both with their own specialized components and technologies. As Houston’s leading septic and aerobic system expert, Meiners Septic can provide reliable services for home and business owners.

Our Septic System Maintenance Services

Our septic system maintenance services are appropriate for conventional septic systems of any size or design. Those services include:

Routine pump-outs and cleanings –

The primary concern for conventional septic tank systems is the buildup of sludge (heavier solids that sink) and scum (lighter oily materials that float on the wastewater’s surface). Over time, these substances will build up inside the septic tank and eventually overwhelm it, causing expensive and messy failures like backups and overflow.

During a routine pump-out, one of our technicians will clean out the septic tank and remove all sludge and scum build-up. This will ensure clogs don’t set in and compromise the system.

Thorough inspections for wear –

The primary threat to conventional septic systems is clogging, but a major secondary concern is wear to the system’s baffles or risers, which can lead to leaks. Our licensed technicians will perform a detailed visual inspection of all important system components during a service call. If necessary, our technicians can deploy advanced diagnostic technologies to inspect hard-to-reach areas of the system.

Some septic systems are also designed with valves (like backflow valves) that may also cause issues if they wear and fail. Our technicians can verify that your system’s valves are in good working order as well.

Filter checks and replacement –

Conventional septic systems are frequently designed with multiple tanks and filters to prevent solid material (effluent) from moving from one tank to the next. If these filters are overly soiled, it may result in clogs or reduced water treatment efficiency. During a round of maintenance, our technicians will inspect all of the system’s filters and ensure they are in proper condition.

Advanced system monitoring –

If your septic system is older, complex, or prone to issues, our technicians can install monitoring technologies like pressure or water level sensors. This will give technicians and property owners advance notice if problems are emerging somewhere in the system.

Emergency maintenance services –

Well maintained septic tanks are fortified against sudden, catastrophic failures. However, eventually every septic system will develop weaknesses with time. If your septic system needs emergency maintenance, Meiners Septic has extended availability after work hours and on the weekend to respond to those emergency calls.

Our Aerobic System Maintenance Services

In addition to conventional septic system expertise, Meiners Septic is also specialized in the design, installation and maintenance of aerobic wastewater systems. Aerobic systems are more complex than conventional septic tank systems and require ongoing maintenance to optimize their reliability and performance. Specifically, we can provide the following maintenance services for your aerobic systems:

Regular pump-outs and tank cleanings –

Like with conventional septic systems, aerobic treatment systems also develop sludge and scum buildups over time. During a routine pump-out, your Meiners technician will clean out this sludge and scum to ensure clogs don’t set in. Compared to conventional septic systems, aerobic treatment units require more frequent pump-outs.

Filter inspection and replacement –

Aerobic treatment systems also rely on effluent filters to prevent solid materials from moving to other treatment tanks. During a round of aerobic system maintenance, your technician will check all the system’s filters and verify that they aren’t compromised.

Aeration component inspection and replacement –

The primary feature of an aeration treatment unit is the air pump and tubing required to aerate the tank. If your property features an aerobic treatment system, your technician will inspect it to ensure it is still operating at expected efficiencies. If any components are worn, we can replace them to restore performance. This includes any valves that your system may be designed with.

Aeration tank monitoring –

In addition to air pumping service and maintenance, our technicians will inspect the aeration tank’s wastewater chemistry. This includes checking the tank’s dissolved oxygen content and other indicators (pH, temperature) to verify that the system is delivering sufficient oxygen to the tank.

Electronics monitoring –

Aeration treatment systems rely on electronic controls and sensors to ensure smooth system functioning. This includes verifying the system’s ability to switch to back-up power should the property’s primary power system go down. Aeration treatment systems rely on electronic control systems more than conventional septic systems. They therefore require more frequent system checks to prevent control system issues.

If your aerobic treatment system also features a disinfectant system (typically UV-driven), we can verify that it is disinfecting properly.

Emergency maintenance –

Aerobic treatment units can develop sudden, potentially catastrophic failures as they reach the end of their lifecycle or if they aren’t properly maintained. If your aerobic wastewater system is suddenly compromised, we can dispatch an emergency response team to your property during and after business hours – including on the weekend.

Houston Property Owners Trust Meiners Septic with Their Septic and Aerobic Wastewater Systems

With decades of experience in and around the Houston area, Meiners Septic has earned a reputation for reliable, trustworthy septic and aerobic system service. We can maintain a variety of conventional and aerobic septic systems, with a full complement of services that will ensure your septic system continues working as effectively as it should.