If you have an older home, the septic system may need to have repairs done to it from time to time.  Sometimes, these repairs can be too much, and you may need to have part or all of your septic system replaced. It can be hard to decide what the best solution is, but there are some benefits to having your septic system replaced. Here are four things that you will want to consider when repairing or replacing the septic system in your home:

1. Replacing The Field Line In Older Systems

The field line for your septic system is where the liquid waste is drained and filtered through the ground.  It can become clogged when the septic tank becomes too full and the solid waste enters it. Other things like tree roots can cause the drainpipes to become clogged. When this happens, the drain field will need to be removed and replaced. You may want to have a larger more modern drainage system installed that will prevent these problems from happening.

2. Repairing Burst And Broken Pipes

There are a lot of pipes that your septic system has. It has pipes coming from your home and pipes connecting tanks and the drain field. When these pipes burst, you can have a lot of serious problems with your septic system. If the pipe that needs to be replaced is the pipe that is coming from your home to the tank, it will be a lot less costly to replace this pipe than some of the other parts of your septic system.

3. Repairs To Outlets, Inlets And Distribution Boxes

You septic system also has many outlets and inlets, which are the plumbing that delivers waste to the tanks or to the drain field. If your septic tank is filling up too quickly, or you are having problem with backed up plumbing into your home, it can be due to these parts of your system needing to be replaced. If you suspect that this is the problem with your system, you may want to have a septic service look at your system and replace these parts.

4. When Repairs Are Too Much And Replacement Is The Best Option

When the repairs to your system are too much, you may want to have it completely replaced. If you are remodeling, and working on the plumbing, you may have to replace the tanks to meet code. Older tanks may need to meet building codes, and this is a good time to replace the entire system. You may also want to replace the system if you want to separate the gray water from your septic system.

These are some of the things you will want to consider when the old septic tank in your home needs repairs. It may be better to have it replaced, which you can contact a septic installation service like Sullivan Septic to get a professional opinion on the best solution for your home.