What Are your Business hours?

Yes!! Call us at (781) 293-8600 to reach us 24/7. If we don't answer immediately, leave a message and we'll call you back as absolutely soon as possible.

What Types of Payments Do You Accept?

With more than 40 years of combined experience over two generations, A.E. Wood Corp will be able to solve all your septic issues.

Are You Licensed, Bonded and/or Insured?

We provide a full range of septic services in the following Massachusetts towns: Abington, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, & Plympton.

What is a Septic System?

A septic tank is where primary treatment occurs (settlement and separation of sewage). All wastewater leaves the home and enters the septic tank through the inlet baffle. Sewage solids settle to the bottom of the tank and dirty water (effluent) leaves through the outlet baffle and moves out to the distribution box (D-box), when present. The D-box distributes the effluent to all laterals in the absorption field, where it passes through layers of gravel and select fill (sand), to be filtered before draining back down into the groundwater.

Small particulates (resulting from the breakdown of sewage) continually flow out of the tank as part of the septic effluent and can form deposits of sludge in various components. This can lead to blockage and premature failure. Installing an effluent filter in the outlet baffle of the septic tank will keep sewage materials in the tank, extending the life of the system. Filters must be routinely serviced / cleaned to properly protect the liquid disposal components.

Costs for septic pumping and septic tank maintenance varies from system to system. The size and location of the system are the two biggest determining factors for the cost of pumping a septic tank. We will always be up front with a FREE quote for service and there are NEVER any hidden fees after.

Based on the number of bedrooms and occupants in the household, septic tanks should be pumped every 2 to 3 years. This is a proven rule of thumb for basic septic system maintenance.

The most important way to take care of your septic system is to pump it regularly. Pump your system at least every 2-3 years (every year if you have a garbage disposal). Conserve water - extra water just adds to excess strain on the overall system. Don’t dump non-biodegradable items (chemicals, cooking grease, drain cleaners) or trash (hair, dental floss, “flushable” baby wipes) down your toilet or sink.

Simply put, NO. There are trillions of bacteria already present in your septic system that provide all the digestion & decomposition of waste solids that’s needed. Furthermore, chemical additives can cause waste to pre-maturely decompose and break in to tiny particles that opposed to naturally settling at the bottom of your tank actually pass into your leach field, potentially clogging it over time.

We suggest minimizing or eliminating the use of sink “disposal” units which grind up food wastes and place a burden on your septic tank - especially if your septic system is not designed for the use of one. If you do opt to use one, be absolutely certain to have your septic system pumped yearly.

Usually, the answer is never a good one. Odor is typically a sign that immediate septic system maintenance or repair is in needed. At the very least a basic system inspection should be performed. The two most common answers as to the cause of the sewage stench are:

1. Inside odor could possibly be caused by a dry p-trap under a sink, tub, shower, or toilet. It could also be a venting problem, possibly cause by backed up solids clogging part of the system. DO NOT ignore this problem!  Call us or any other reputable Septic Services provider immediately.
   
   
2. Outside odor could indicate the start of a leach field failure.

If you’re unsure, simply give us a call! We’ll gladly help you asses the situation either in-person or over the phone.

It can be but it isn’t always. It can be a quick fix for a plumber if it’s a clogged pipe or drains. But, if the problems persist and if you haven’t performed maintenance on your septic system in over 6 months, it may be time to call us or any other reputable Septic Services provider for an inspection.

Simply put, NO. Trees or shrubs with strong roots can damage your underground septic system faster than you’d imagine. Plan your landscaping and any hardscaping to avoid your septic system and drain field.

This is normal. Most tanks will have from 1 to 3 covers. These covers are for:

• One for the inlet, which connects your house pipes to the septic tank.
• One from the septic tank. It should be located right in the center of the tank.
• One for the outlet, where the wastewater from the septic tank enters the drain field.
  
  

All of these should be inspected at the time of a routine maintenance inspection.

A septic filter (aka effluent filter) is installed on the side of your septic tank that drains into the drain field. It prevents solid waste from leaving with the wastewater into the ground. Effluent filters help prevent sewage contamination in the surrounding property and water source.

Yes! A.E. Wood Corp has invested substantially in owning, operating, and maintaining a fleet of  heavy & medium duty construction and excavation equipment.  Having this equipment at our immediate disposal allows us to tackle any septic service project quickly, efficiently, AND economically. Unlike many septic service contractors out there, we do not "rent" the equipment we need to use - WE OWN IT ALL.  As such, we can get equipment where we need need it and when need it FAST.  That translates to a direct savings of time & money for our customers.

Absolutely!  Simply give us a call at  (781) 293-8600 or email us at  AEWoodCorp@Gmail.com to request a referral list. *Note: We do jot publish the list on our website in order to protect our customers' privacy from spammers.