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Grow, excel, and earn your potential at Harts Services! We are seeking Plumbers to join our team of professionals that care more.

Diagnose problems and repair residential and commercial plumbing systems

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Work with strong office support to manage customer expectations and deliver exemplary service

This full time position is Monday-Friday, and includes overtime. Occasional weekend work.

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Three years experience in plumbing diagnosis, repair, and installation

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Grow, excel, and earn your potential at Harts Services! We are seeking a certified Septic Maintenance Technician to join our team of professionals that care more.

Diagnose problems and repair septic systems

Septic Technician

to serve you when you need it.

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Having a functioning, healthy septic system is essential to every homeowner, and it can be unpleasant and frustrating when things go wrong. Luckily, there are systems like Terralift that can help deal with common issues. This short guide will tell you everything you need to know about Terralift.

Terralift is a septic rejuvenation system that aims to reduce septic system problems, avoiding costly repairs and unpleasant surprises.

When you flush your toilet or pour anything down your drain, it ends up being separated into solids, fats, and fluids. These fluids are supposed to drain into the septic drain lines through airy fissures and then into the septic field. However, if the soil is too thick or compacted, sewage can float upwards, creating foul-smelling puddles on your lawn.

The aim of Terralift is to stop this from happening. The system pumps small polystyrene beads into the fissures, which stops them from becoming closed and clogged. This stops the soil from becoming too compacted, ensuring that your system works as it should.

Terralift is an innovative system, but you might be wondering if it's right for you. Firstly, Terralift is suitable for homes and won't require digging up your garden — so it’s an ideal option if you want to keep your lawn and plants intact.

Terralift is also a good idea for anyone who wants to keep their system running without problems or anyone who has been having septic system issues in general. Perhaps you've been told you need to replace the whole system but aren't sure, or have called a

 to your home but find that repairs aren't as effective as you hoped. Either way, Terralift might solve your problem.

As well as the above considerations, Terralift has some extra benefits. Firstly, it is very reliable, with a 95% success rate. This means that the chances of it saving you money, especially compared to a full replacement, are high.

Another advantage is that in a residential setting, it can be installed in a single day, meaning that you get the use of your system back within 24 hours. As well as this convenience, Terralift can be used to pump good bacteria into your soil to keep it happy and functioning.

Terralift is a great system that can solve many common septic system problems. If you want to find out whether it's right for you or simply need 

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What is Terralift?

Do you live in a home built before 1972? If so, it's probably time to replace your sewer pipes. After WWII until the 1970s, Orangeburg pipes made of wood pulp and asphalt served as a replacement for cast iron, which was in short supply following the war. Orangeburg was intended to have a useful life of 50 years but often begins to break down much sooner. Learn more about these outdated pipes and how to get them out of your Tacoma home below.

Orangeburg pipes are made of layers of wood pulp, which are pitch-pressed together and saturated with asphalt. The ingredients are similar to those used in tar paper. Although extremely lightweight and easy to handle, these brittle pipes are prone to moisture.

Clogged lines, tree root invasion, and collapsing pipes can lead to expensive plumbing repairs in homes with Orangeburg sewer pipes. After deterioration begins, the pipes begin to break down quickly. You may even find yourself in need of a 

How Do You Know If You Have Orangeburg Pipes?

Many homes in the Tacoma area built between 1940 and 1972 have these pipes, which were the standard in the area. When the pipes begin to break down, you may notice an indentation along the path of your sewer pipe in your front yard. If you see this in your yard, reach out to us for a video inspection of your sewer line. We can determine what type of sewer line runs through your home and if it requires a repair or replacement.

If you have Orangeburg pipes, they have been in the ground for 50 years or longer. Waiting to replace them can lead to burst pipes and other issues. Harts Services can provide 

plumbing services in South King, Pierce, and Thurston counties﻿

, but we recommend repiping your sewer line to avoid structural damage and unhealthy conditions in your home.

Replacing Orangeburg pipes can give your home reliable sewer plumbing that will last a lifetime. To avoid burst pipes, clogs, and root invasion that can tear apart the pipes in your older home, contact Harts Services today.

Got Orangeburg Pipes in Your Home? It’s Time for a Repiping Service!

Most pipes are built to last for many decades. Unfortunately, if you live in an older home, your pipes may have reached the end of their useful life. Older pipes tend to leak more and may even burst, so it’s recommended that you replace them sooner rather than later.

, to help prevent a plumbing catastrophe from threatening your entire property. If you've ever wondered whether it's time to replace the pipes in your home, it's important to know the type of pipes you have so that you can make an informed decision.

Life Expectancy of Different Types of Plumbing Pipes

A working plumbing system safely carries away wastewater and brings clean water to your residential or commercial property. On the other hand, a failing plumbing system increases your liability on a number of levels.

In most cases, it makes sense to replace your dated plumbing system rather than wait for it to fail. You can start by estimating the age of your current plumbing system and subtracting that from its useful life.

Here are the lifecycles for the most common plumbing materials in Tacoma:

Cast iron pipes last from 75 to 100 years.

Copper and galvanized steel pipes can last up to 50 years.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes can last indefinitely.

Plumbing Pipes That Should Be Replaced Immediately

Some piping materials should be replaced regardless of whether they have reached the end of their useful life. For example, lead pipes were installed up until the late 1800s, and although they have a long lifespan, they’re also incredibly dangerous for your family’s health and safety. These should be replaced immediately with the help of a professional plumber.

Another pipe found in older homes throughout Tacoma, WA, is the Orangeburg pipe. Manufactured from wood pulp and pitch, this piping material is weak and can wreak havoc on your overall plumbing system. Despite its many disadvantages, many homeowners unknowingly have Orangeburg pipes running through their homes.

Those who live in older homes would benefit from a whole-home plumbing inspection to determine the state of their current plumbing system, and what repairs or replacements may be necessary for the near future.

Trust Harts Services With Your Plumbing Replacement

Do you need assistance determining the age of your pipes, estimating the cost to replace them, or require a 

 familiar with older plumbing? Harts Services can handle all these tasks and 

We would be happy to inspect your pipes and determine how much longer you can afford to utilize them safely. At the very least, this gives you a timeframe for when you may need to repipe your home.

If you need help repairing or replacing older pipes in your home or business, contact Harts Services for experienced plumbers in Tacoma, WA.

The Average Lifespan of Common Plumbing Pipes

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Customer service and answered the phone was pleasant and helpful. Person who came on site to discuss the work was thorough, gave great advice, and made suggestions for future planning.

Hart's Services got here about 3 hours after calling them. Very courteous and helpful with going over my options for all of my plumbing needs. They are getting our emergency repair work completed for a reasonable rate.

Very friendly, very knowledgeable. Made replacing my whole sewer line as painless as possible.

Quality Plumbing Services in the Tacoma Area

At Harts Services, our #1 priority is your utmost satisfaction. We won’t just show up at your location and provide easy fixes that will eventually come undone, causing you more aggravation and costing you more money. Our plumbers provide lasting results at affordable prices, holding themselves to the highest standard for excellence in every job they undertake. We also offer peace of mind inspections, maintenance plans, and customer education to ensure complete peace of mind today and in the future.

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Harts has amazing customer service and responded promptly to our plumbing emergency! Chris has been to our home in the past and is very knowledgeable and professional. Harts is a great local company to work with.

I was so happy to finally get my faucets outside my house fixed. Anytime I turned them on they dripped, dripped, dripped. Now I have frost free hose bibs and no drips! Thanks Harts!

Harts Services is a very professional company. We called because our sewer was backing up into our home and they had someone at our house within the hour.

Fast service, excellent follow-up, and Tim who performed the service was excellent and easy to work with. Will definitely use again if needed.

Thank you Chris McAlister from Harts Services. The service was professional, quick but thorough. Thank you