Past the municipal sewer grid, many Avalon homes depend on septic tanks and fields. Plumbing symptoms inside the house are often the first clue something outside is failing.
Warning signs
- Drains throughout the home are slow at once
- Gurgling toilets when another fixture is used
- Sewage odour outdoors near the tank or field
- Unusually lush or soggy patches in the yard
- Sewage backing up at the lowest drain
Plumber vs pumper
We diagnose house-side blockages and help determine whether the issue is a building drain, tank, or field. Routine pumping and field excavation are specialized — we’ll tell you honestly which call you need so you don’t pay twice.
Prevention basics
- Pump on a schedule suited to household size
- Avoid flushing wipes and grease
- Don’t park or build over the field
- Fix running toilets (extra water floods the system)
Need a plumber in St. John’s or nearby? Perpetual Plumbing Inc rolls out in our 2024 Ford Transit across the Northeast Avalon. Book online or call +1 (709) 689-8958.
Need a hand with this?
Book online or call us directly — we’re happy to help across St. John’s and the Northeast Avalon.