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Cyr's Home Services
4.8(
66
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the moment Troy arrived my anxiety over the situation faded. Troy was incredibly pleasant..informative..thorough and kept me apprised throughout the project. I was so happy that he was tge contractor handling this job. His professionalism..personality and sense of perfectionism is unmatched. It went from being 3 days of worry to an immediate peace of mind having him address rhe problem. I give him the highest regard in his personal and business persona . He certainly is the type of contractor every homeowner hopes to have in an emergency. "
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Septic Advisor LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his team are extremely responsive and professional. From the first contact to final installation for a large, complex septic system, it only took 2 weeks including all the permit and inspection. We are really grateful for finding Septic Advisor through Angie's list and hired him for our project. We cannot be happier! Highly recommended! Will definitely hire Mike again for any future needs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Caldwell Septic & Drains LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Caldwell Septic and Drains on Angi. He got in touch with me the day I posted my inquiry, and we quickly scheduled time for him to come out. We had two lines from our bathroom clogged and Zach came out and fixed both quickly. He explained what he needed to do and was professional. He then explained the invoice to me and thanked me for my business. I’d definitely recommend Caldwell Septic and Drains and will be using them in the future. "
Kitchen Sink Backed Up
Drain Line Inspection
Response time6 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zoom Drain New England
5.0(
2
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Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcus came over the day after I requested the quotes (quotes requested Sunday, he came Monday.) He assessed the situation and explained options and pricing. He very willingly attempted the lower cost option first, even though we had doubts it would work. He told if it did not work and we had to go to the higher cost option, I would only be charged for that, not both. We did have to go to that option and he was able to clear the clog from my sewer line. He then inspected with a camera and showed me that there were several roots intruding on the line. He recommended repeating the process with a nozzle designed to remove these. He did not have that on his truck, so another visit was scheduled for today with a different tech. This was also successful and it was clear from the camera inspection at the end that the roots were gone. I was expected a horrible mess from this process, and was very happy that both operations were completed with minimal additional sludge in my basement."
Response time1 day
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Downstream Septic & Pumping LLC
New to Angi

Serving Portland, ME and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

26 neighbors recently requested a quote
FAQs for septic system repair projects in Portland, ME

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.