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Rick's Plumbing
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

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With extensive experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We are locally owned and understand the importance of building a lifelong relationship with our clients. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in home improvement and other projects. With extensive experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote! Give Rick's Plumbing a call today!

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adirondack Landscaping
4.0(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Adirondack Landscaping is devoted to providing New York residents with the best lawns in the state! Your yard is really like the face of your home! Make sure it reflects the beauty of the family as much as your home itself does! We take pride in making sure your lawn looks better than a magazine by providing full installs and then complete maintenance afterwards. Our goal is to leave every homeowner 100% satisfied, and their lawn 100% healthy. Give us a call today for your free quote!

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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Mohawk Valley Paving & Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. \nWe look forward to earning your business!\n

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JMP Contracting
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barrows & Sons Septic, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Barrows & Sons Septic, LLC, we are a company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, while paying close attention to the details of every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Drain Cleaners Sewer & Septic Professionals of Canton, Syracuse and Utica
3.5(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company called me as I clicked yes to help. Very knowledgeable, he asked me questions, figured out my problem and told me where to get part and pretty much how to install it and test it! He had prices, options and I will call him anytime I have water issues! The rest of the day I answered calls and was told I needed them to come and charge me tons of money.. I am up and running with a phone call! Almost nobody does that anymore. Satisfaction went through the roof with Drain Cleaners Sewer and Septic Professionals, they knew all about wells, pumps, tanks and control boxes! Love these guys! thank you again, Dean R. Hubbel"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Kane Excavating
5.0(
4
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

20+ years of experience We pride our company on relablity, great communcation, integreity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and willdo our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particlar task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Response time3 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend choice over any home warranty as a home owner i had a major problem with my hvac system and they got it replaced in a timely fashion much respect for them don't miss out on a great deal"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Blurail Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated and have over 15 years of industry experience. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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FAQs for septic system installation and replacement projects in Utica, NY

The smallest standard septic system uses a 500-gallon tank, which costs between $875 and $1,150 installed. This size works well for single-occupant dwellings with minimal wastewater production. However, many local regulations specify minimum tank sizes, so check with your building department before committing to this compact option. Some jurisdictions require at least 750 gallons regardless of home size to ensure adequate waste processing capacity.

The installation timeline varies based on site conditions, permit processing, and contractor schedules. The process includes obtaining permits, conducting soil tests, excavation, tank placement, leach field construction, and final connections. Weather conditions, soil challenges, and inspection scheduling can all affect the overall timeline. It's wise to begin planning well in advance of when you need the system operational.

The most economical approach is to install a conventional anaerobic system with a plastic tank. To minimize costs while maintaining legality, obtain multiple quotes from licensed installers, consider scheduling during their slower seasons, and handle basic site preparation yourself. Never skip permits or required testing to save money—illegal installations can result in significant fines and mandatory removal, ultimately costing far more than doing it right initially.

Regular pumping helps prevent system failures and extends operational life. Most small systems require pumping every three to five years, though frequency depends on household size and usage patterns. Pumping services cost between $290 and $530, making this maintenance expense relatively minor compared to potential repair costs ranging from $500 to $2,600 for neglected systems. Establishing a regular maintenance schedule based on your installer's recommendations helps avoid costly emergency services.

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