The result is faster service, less damage to your yard and a tank you can actually find. It also makes pre-sale inspections simpler, since the lids are already accessible.
Signs you may need this
- Your septic company has to dig to reach the tank each visit
- You are not sure where the tank lids are
- Lids are cracked, sunken or no longer seal
- You are preparing to sell and want the system easy to inspect
- Surface water pools around the tank area
What to discuss in the service scope
- Locate the tank openings and inspect the concrete rim
- Install risers sized to your openings, sealed to the tank
- Fit watertight lids with a secured closure
- Add risers to the baffle and outlet openings where useful
- Backfill, grade away from the lids and tidy the lawn
Safety first. Lids must stay secured. An unsecured lid on a riser is a drowning and gas hazard for children and pets. Never remove a lid to look inside.
What affects the quote?
- Existing access opening, lid condition and compatible adapter requirements
- Riser height, number of access points and excavation depth
- Lid specification and the agreed finish around the riser
Ask for the scope and any additional work to be explained before booking. We do not quote a fixed price from a symptom alone.
Before you book
- Any available tank make, drawing or past service record
- Which access points have been hard to reach
- Do not lift a heavy or damaged lid to identify it
What to know in BC
Installing access risers and lids on an existing tank is generally treated as maintenance, not a new system. We confirm the details for your property before starting.
Common questions
Will risers be ugly in my yard?
They sit at or just above grass level and can be low profile. Some owners cover them with a decorative lid cover. We can keep the lids slightly below grade if you prefer, with a marker.
Do risers save money?
They remove the digging cost from every future service call, so they usually pay back over time.
Can risers be added to any tank?
Most concrete and plastic tanks can take them. We check the opening size and condition first.
What affects the cost of this service?
The quote depends on existing access opening, lid condition and compatible adapter requirements, as well as access and the agreed work. Ask what is included before booking; a symptom alone is not enough to set a reliable price.