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LDS EXCAVATING
5.0(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"David did an amazing job at replacing my septic. He was responsive and did it in a timely manner. Overall, the experience was great and would recommend him to anyone. "
Response time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Morgan Contracting
4.5(
4
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JR is a hard worker, doing great work at a great price! Has all the equipment to take on any project! Nice and friendly, very personable."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
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Ram Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t say enough nice things about Ram Excavation! So easy… So kind and understanding of the crisis. Mike Fennel was so so easy to deal with and responded really promptly to all of my communication. Answered the phone when I called and was pleasant and funny and kind. Answered my texts and actually did what he said he was gonna do every time we had correspondence! I can’t tell you how refreshing that is when most people in business these days don’t even respond when you’re trying to get work done. The price was reasonable, though more than we had originally been told the job would cost by our first contractor, but we have every confidence that everything was done with expertise and precision. Thank you so much for everything. It was so lovely meeting you and working with you and your wife is lovely too. :)"
Site Clear and Grade
Site Clear and Grade
The Grove at Maple Point
Site Plan
The Grove at Maple Point

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FAQs for septic system repair projects in Albany, NY

Leach field failure can often occur due to a lack of proper maintenance, hydraulic overload, or environmental factors. When too much water enters the septic system—like running multiple large laundry loads back-to-back—it can overwhelm the leach field. Regular professional inspections, ongoing maintenance, and spacing out high-water-use activities help prevent failure.

A septic tank shows repair needs when noticeable symptoms arise around your home. Noticeable signs include strong sewage odors at fixtures, recurring pipe blockages, pooling water or damp patches near the leach field, and areas of unusually bright green or spongy grass. These indicators confirm that deteriorating components or clogs exist. Monitoring such signs and scheduling timely professional inspections prevents further costly damage.

Adhering to a strict, scheduled maintenance plan prevents septic system repairs. An annual inspection and a pump-out every three to five years safeguard your system’s performance. Additionally, only flushing waste and toilet paper, installing drain filters, keeping nonapproved items out of the system, and avoiding excessive water use help maintain your septic system’s health and efficiency.