If your tank lids are buried under a foot or two of dirt, you pay for digging every time the tank is pumped. In winter, frozen ground makes it worse.
Risers fix that. A riser is a sealed tube that brings the lid up to ground level. After that, pumping and inspections are quick and clean.
What's included
- Locate the tank and lids (probing or electronic locating)
- Dig and expose the tank openings
- Install sealed risers to grade
- Install secure, child-safe lids
- Map the tank location for your records
Signs you need this
- You don't know where your tank is
- Your pumper charges for digging every visit
- Snow and frozen ground delay your pump-outs
- You want easier inspections when you sell
Why risers pay for themselves
Dig fees add up over a few pump-outs. Risers also make it easy to check the filter and baffles between pumpings, which helps catch problems early.
In snow country, from Truckee to the upper Carson Valley, a riser you can find and open in January is worth a lot.
Septic Riser & Lid Installation cost
Riser installation is often a few hundred dollars per opening, and is cheapest to do at the same time as a pump-out.
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Septic Riser & Lid Installation near you
We serve homes on septic in 22 towns and neighborhoods across Northern Nevada:
Common questions
Are septic risers safe for kids?
Good risers come with locking or screw-down lids that kids can't open. We only recommend lids rated for safety.
Can risers be installed when the tank is pumped?
Yes, that's the best time. The lids are already exposed.