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ABOUT
About this listing
Herb Shaw Sanitation Services is a locally owned septic system company serving Litchfield and Northern New Haven County in Connecticut. With over 55 years of experience, the company provides professional septic services including septic tank cleaning and pumping, septic system repair and installation, pump repair and replacement, septic tank riser installation, tank cover replacement, and filter cleaning and replacement. They also handle water treatment wastewater system installation and repair.
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Monday: 8AM-4PM
📍1500 Echo Lake Rd, Watertown, CT 06795 · Listed in the SepticTankHub Watertown directory.
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WHAT WE DO
Services Offered
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Septic Pumping & Cleaning
Routine pumping and thorough cleaning to maintain your system and prevent backups.
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Septic Installation
Full installation of new septic systems for residential and commercial properties.
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Septic Repair
Diagnosis and repair of failing systems, broken pipes, and malfunctioning components.
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Septic Inspection
Comprehensive system inspections for home buyers and real estate transactions.
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Drain Field Repair
Restoration or full replacement of clogged, saturated, or failing drain fields.
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COST TOOL
Pumping Cost Estimator
Enter your tank size to get an estimated pumping cost for the Watertown area.
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PRICING
Estimated Pricing
Service
Range
Average
Septic Pumping
$300–$600
$425
Septic Inspection
$150–$350
$235
Septic Repair
$500–$2,500
$1,200
Drain Field Repair
$2,000–$8,000
$4,500
Grease Trap Cleaning
$200–$500
$325
Prices are estimates for the Watertown area. Contact for an exact quote.
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GALLERY
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Septic pumping in Watertown typically costs between $300 and $600, depending on tank size, accessibility, and how long since the last pump. Herb Shaw Sanitation Services can provide an exact quote for your specific situation.
For most homes in Watertown, septic tanks should be pumped every 3–5 years. Factors like household size, tank capacity, and water usage can shorten or extend this interval. Herb Shaw Sanitation Services can inspect your system and recommend a personalized schedule.
A professional septic inspection typically involves locating and opening the tank, checking the inlet and outlet baffles, measuring sludge and scum layers, and inspecting the distribution box and drain field. The inspector will provide a written report and recommendations. Herb Shaw Sanitation Services can walk you through the process.
Common signs include slow drains throughout the house, gurgling sounds in pipes, sewage odors indoors or outdoors, wet or unusually green patches over the drain field, and sewage backup in toilets or drains. If you notice any of these, contact Herb Shaw Sanitation Services promptly.
Signs of drain field failure include soggy or spongy ground over the leach field, lush green grass directly above the field (especially after dry weather), sewage odors near the drain field, and slow drains or backups in the house. Early intervention can prevent costly full replacement.
