Leach Fields Services

A Leach Field safely filters wastewater from the septic tank

A Leach Field is also known as a drain field. It is a crucial part of a septic system designed to safely disperse and filter wastewater from the septic tank through a network of perforated pipes laid in trenches underground. This system allows wastewater (effluent) to seep into the surrounding soil, where natural filtration processes remove contaminants, like bacteria and viruses, before the water reenters the groundwater system. The leach field is the final stage of wastewater treatment in a septic system. This process is crucial for the overall health and longevity of the septic system.

Our leach field service includes:

Troubleshooting/Diagnosis: We will identify the root cause of your leach field problems, such as slow drainage, foul odors, or surface pooling, and recommend the appropriate solution.
Regular Maintenance: We can pump out your septic tank as needed for your system and family size, which removes accumulated sludge and solids. This will prevent overloading the system.
Repair: As licensed Septic System installers, we are excellent at repairing issues such as damaged pipes, clogged lines, or soil compaction that hinder proper drainage and treatment.
System Upgrades: Thinking of adding more bedrooms? We can add more field lines to accommodate the extra rooms or even add a second leach field to increase capacity.
New Installation: This involves the initial setup of the leach field, including trench excavation, gravel and pipe placement, and soil absorption area preparation.
Education of Proper Waste Disposal: Our Technicians are committed to providing customers with recommended guidelines for waste disposal, such as minimizing the use of garbage disposals and avoiding flushing non-biodegradable items in order to extend the life of a leach field.

Learn About Leach Fields

If there is a leach field on your property and it has been properly maintained, then it should be silent and nearly invisible. Some of the indicators that yours could be failing include:

Gurgling Sounds: If you hear gurgling noises in your drains when you use water in your home, it can indicate that the septic system is struggling to drain properly
Slow Draining Fixtures: If your sinks, toilets, and showers are draining slower them usual, it could be a sign of a clogged or failing leach field
Sewage Odors: A sewage smell in your tard or inside your home is a clear sign of a septic system problem. This odor is often caused by wastewater backing up or gases escaping from a malfunctioning leach field
Standing Water/Wet Spots: If you have pooling water or unusually wet patches around the leach field area, this could be an indication that the wastewater is not being absorbed into the ground and needs to be inspected by a technician
Backups in your home: In severe cases, a failing leach field can lead to sewage backups into your home’s drains, toilets, and showers

Leach fields are usually located in flat and large open areas. Each trench is typically between 12 – 24 inches deep and between one and three feet wide. If they are properly maintained, they could last 25+ years! If you’re concerned and can perceive that there is something wrong call a service technician immediately! To make the most of your leach field, you can do the following:

Avoid pouring chemicals that kill bacteria
Avoid pouring grease down the drain
Limit your laundry loads to one per day to decrease your water usage
Remove your garbage disposal
Don’t place heavy objects, build structures or park cars on top of your leach field

Our services are abailable in the following areas:

Clarksville, TN
Woodlawn, TN
Dover, TN
Ashland City, TN
Erin, TN
Cunningham, TN
Adams, TN
Southside TN
Palmyra, TN
Cumberland City, TN
Big Rock, TN
Bumpus Mills, TN
Indian Mound, TN
Cumberland Furnace, TN

What Our Clients Are Saying

Vinsane ESO
2 hours ago

Best price in town! Super nice, professional people and they were able to help me quickly. 5 stars across the bar. Why are you still reading this? Call them now!

CL
5 hours ago

Best fair prices in Clarksville!

Brian Neal
3 days ago

Very helpfull and does great work

Barbara Haffner
3 days ago

Great service! They responded very quickly. Kai was super informative and knowledgeable. Would definitely use again!!

Blake Sills
4 days ago

Very professional, friendly, knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

robert binion
a week ago

Quick response and excellent customer service.

doink C
a week ago

Excellent service and reliable. I won't use any one else for septic service.

Betty Taylor
a week ago

Kai was amazing, very helpful and set our minds at ease.

Bruce Harvey
3 months ago

Steve arrived on time and was very professional and checked out my entire septic system. This was a house that I’m in the process of purchasing and he had to mix up the sludge on two different occasions because there was so much in the septic tank I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Beate Poston
2 months ago

I will be recommending Combat Drain and Septic Service to anyone. Steve was at my house before me and had already started digging down to the septic tank. He had pulled up the map to the property and knew exactly where the lid to the septic tank was. The tank was drained in no time and he checked and made sure everything looked good! GREAT SERVICE!!!

Jeff Davis
2 months ago

They were on time and very friendly and professional. They are knowledgeable as well and gave us some good tips on ways we may be able extend the times between pumps.

Tanya Felchlin
2 months ago

They are amazing. I live out of state and I felt like I could trust them from the first conversation. They also provided me with some helpful tips going forward. Thank you for everything.

Barbara Willwerth
a month ago

I am always satisfied with Steve's service. He goes out of his way to accommodate you. From my experience he is honest and trustworthy

Stephen Tiek
2 months ago

Even though was a rainy day and have a slope, still took care to not do too much yard damage limited mostly to where digging had to be done. Found problem quick and fixed issue with leech field, my go to folks for any future work that may have to be done.

bec burk
a month ago

The owner came out and was very pleasant and did a wonderful job for us. I highly recommend this company for any septic needs you may have.

Mullins Lawn Enforcement LLC Mullins
2 months ago

We had Combat drains come out to find our tanks and put new risers in for easy access when we need to clean out our septic tanks.Great communication. Family owned and operated. Great service at affordable prices. Would recommend them to all my family and friends!

Wesley Mann
4 months ago

Great company to work with. Very punctual timing, and everything turned out great. We had our septic pumped out today and also added in the extension, so no more digging up my yard to access the tank. Highly recommend adding the extension. I personally learned a lot about how septic tanks work during the process. Highly recommend!

Jeremy Sailee
3 months ago

Steve and his wife are awesome! She explained a lot of stuff about the septic. Steve serviced both of my tanks and explained everything you need to know about septic functionality. They are fair priced and very punctual! Awesome folks!