Ted-dee Bear Septic

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Need a septic tank inspection and/or pumping ...
We serve Clark County, Skamania County, and Cowlitz County - Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas, Washougal, La Center, Ridgefield, Yacolt, Amboy, and surrounding areas

Clark County Health Dept. certified O&M I & II Specialist septic inspector and pumper. This means Ted is certified to inspect gravity, pump to gravity, sand filter, sand mound, pressure distribution systems etc.
When you hire a company certified by the county a tank inspection is done and then it is determined if you need to have the system pumped.
Ted has been in the septic business for over 20 years.
Ted and Dee Gibson, own and operate TED-DEE BEAR Septic.
Give us a call, we are always available to answer your questions.

Maintenance on your septic system can prevent possible damage to the soil and water in the ground around your home, and may extend the useful life of your system..

Don't use powdered soaps in washer or dishwasher, this can create a buildup and has been the culprit to a back up problem in a lot of our service calls.

Certain toilet papers do not break up as well in a septic system and can cause backups. Even when it says septic safe or flushable, this does not mean it will break down as well as needed.

Even if it says it dissolves and is safe for septic's, it doesn't say how long it will take to dissolve!

Don't use your toilet as a garbage can! If you put junk down the toilet, you will need to have the tank pumped more often!

Tank is full - Septic tanks normal operating level is approx. 8 to 10 inches below ceiling of tank. Pumping is determined by the amount of sludge and scum levels in the tank.

Having access risers on your septic compartment(s) can be a benefit to you. Backing up ... just uncover the lid and check to see if the baffle is plugged, many times we have been called out for emergency pumping, only to find that it is the inlet baffle plugged up.

You don't need to buy additives to put in your system, if treated right, your natural bacteria is good enough.

No baby wipes, pre moist wipes, q-tips, female or male products, coffee grounds, don't rinse paint brushes and rollers, etc... Do not flush!

Excessive use of bleach can kill the good bacteria in your tank. Go easy on bleach in the laundry!

Drain cleaning products - using to often can upset the balance of a septic system.

Is your inspection due now....
Make sure to check the date on your notice from the health dept. They send out the post cards early and you don't want to have the inspection and or pumping, until the month it is due. Save your money until it is time!
Looking for the list of certified inspectors...

Skamania County list of septic inspectors and pumpers

The county requirement for septic inspections: UPDATE Jan, 2010

Have you gotten a post card notice from the Clark Co. Health Dept.?
Don't know what to do, call Ted or Dee 360-896-5143, we will be happy to answer your questions! The Health Dept mails the post card several months prior to your due date. It is right above your mailing address.
Electronic filing fee ...
The Health Dept requires electronic filing of inspections and pumping on all septic systems and there is a fee for this program. If you want to search for your report after you have had your inspection. Just click on this public access link.
If you have any trouble locating your report give us a call and we will be happy to assist you.
What is a riser?...
A lot of people have been asking... this is a plastic cylinder that is set on the access hole(s) in the septic tank and are cut to ground level, then a lid is mounted into place. Allowing for easy access to the septic tank for future maintenance and cleaning.

When hiring a septic inspector and pumping company be sure to ask if there are any additional costs for locating, digging, truck and operator, filing of inspection report, trip charge, etc..
October 2010 - From TED & DEE ...
We want to Thank Everyone in our celebration of 10 years since we began, October 1999. It's because of you that we are celebrating ...Thank you!
Did you know...
The measurements of the sludge and scum levels in the tank is how it is determined when a tank could need pumping.
Do you have a filter...
It is in the outlet baffle of your septic tank. Did you know you should be cleaning it.
We recommend that you rinse the filter with your outside water hose at least every 3 months.
Can't find the tank...
We have electronic locating equipment if needed to find your septic tank.
Do you have a alternative sytem in need of inspection?
Glendon, Whitewater, ATU...

Ronnie at First Call Septic for Whitewater and ATU's @ 360.686.0505

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One of the many sponsors to Eric Sayre Racing and Sonny Sayre Racing

N.C.C.F.B. - North County Community Food Bank for the A.P.P.L.E. Cruise-in
for the past 10 years. We are sorry to say the Food Bank has decided to no longer hold a cruise in. We have enjoyed sponsoring and participating in this annual event and wish great success in the future fund raisers the Food Bank holds.

One of the many organizations supporting Cub Scouts Pack 450 of Washougal WA
American Cancer Society -having been one of the many sponsors for ACS Relay For Life for East Clark County.
Members of: AARP, Washington State Grange, Dollars Corner Moose Lodge, Washington Farm Bureau