Our Septic Services in London, ON
Super Drain London provides a full range of septic services for residential and rural properties across the London area — from routine maintenance to emergency repairs. Here’s what we do.
Septic Tank Pumping and Cleaning
Pumping and cleaning are the foundation of septic maintenance — and the most common reason London homeowners call us.
Pumping removes liquid and soft solids from the tank; cleaning goes further, washing down the walls and breaking up compacted sludge and scale that pumping alone doesn’t extract. Both include a visual inspection of the tank interior, inlet and outlet baffles, and distribution box connection.
For tanks serviced regularly, pumping is usually sufficient. For tanks that haven’t been touched in many years, full cleaning leaves the system in better condition and extends the next service interval. The standard recommendation for pumping is every 3 to 5 years — most London homeowners go longer, and the results are predictable.
Septic System Inspection in London, ON
A septic inspection is the starting point for any property where the system’s condition is unknown — whether you’re buying a home with a private septic, haven’t had service in several years, or are seeing symptoms that suggest something isn’t right.
Our septic inspection service includes:
- Visual inspection of tank interior — sludge levels, baffle condition, signs of cracking or infiltration
- Assessment of the distribution box and leach field connections
- Check for leach field stress — wet ground, odours, uneven grass growth
- Pump chamber inspection on pressure distribution systems
- Written report with findings and recommendations
Septic Repair in London — What We Fix
Septic systems in the London area fail in predictable ways — and most problems are repairable before they reach the point of full system replacement. Here’s what we handle.
Distribution box problems — cracks, shifting, or sediment buildup causes uneven flow across leach field laterals. We locate, excavate, and repair or replace distribution boxes throughout the London area.
Tank cracking and structural damage — concrete tanks crack from ground movement and freeze-thaw cycling, allowing groundwater infiltration. We assess crack severity and recommend repair or replacement.
Effluent filter cleaning and replacement — a clogged effluent filter causes the tank to back up into the house. We clean, inspect, and replace filters as part of regular septic service.
Pump chamber and pump failure — when the pump fails in a pressure distribution system, the system stops working immediately. We repair and replace pumps, floats, control panels, and alarm systems.
Signs Your London Septic System Needs Attention
Septic problems rarely announce themselves clearly — they build gradually until something fails completely. These are the signs worth acting on before that happens.
- Drains running slow across multiple fixtures simultaneously
- Gurgling sounds from drains or toilets
- Sewage odours inside the house or near the tank or leach field
- Wet or unusually green grass above the leach field
- Standing water or soft ground above the tank area
- Sewage backing up into basement floor drains
- More than 5 years since the tank was last pumped
Any one of these is worth a call — caught early, most septic issues in London are straightforward repairs. Left until failure, they can mean leach field replacement at significant cost. If sewage is already backing up into your basement, don’t wait — contact our emergency plumber in London for immediate help.
