What should I do if I suspect a problem with my septic system?
Don't hesitate to call a professional. Addressing problems sooner rather than later helps to extend the life of the system and avoid contact with raw sewage. Most problems can be corrected with minor repairs. If a major repair or redesign of the system is required, King County will coordinate with the septic professional on permitting.
Who Should I call if I have a problem?
On Vashon, there’s:
Greentree Dozing (206-463-3889) offers:
Maintenance Inspections
Time of Sale Reports
Camera locates
Alarm response & diagnosis
Pump replacements & general system component repairs
Tank replacements
Tank pumping & abandonment
Design coordination
Niece Pumping (206-463-5969) offers:
Pumping
Inspections
Routine maintenance
Referrals to other professionals
Both Niece and Greentree offer operations & maintenance agreements
If you’re looking beyond Vashon, check out this list of King County Certified On-Site System Maintainers (OSM).