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Some Of Our Happy Clients:
Don’t Ignore These Septic Warning Signs
🚨 Alarm Going Off: That high-pitched beeping means your system is in distress. We know how to assess the problem quickly.
💩 Backup Into the House: Toilets, sinks, and drains are overflowing — act now before it causes any more damage.
🌊 Water Overflowing From the Tank Lid: A sign of system failure or a clogged leach field. Don't wait, let us help you fix it soon!
Don't wait — nobody wants to end up like the guy in this photo.
Year-Round Services & Repair
Your septic system works all year round and can cause issues at any time of the day. Some septic system problems can have substantial costs and pose serious health and safety risks. When you’re experiencing a problem with your septic system or septic tank, our technicians are available 24/7 for immediate response and service.
Meet Josh — The Septic Guy Who Actually Knows What He’s Doing
With years of septic experience in the mountains, our lead tech Josh is a master at diagnosing and repairing even the most complex septic systems. From quick fixes to full system replacements, he’s the guy you want on your property.
✔ Accurate on-site diagnostics
✔ Transparent, no-pressure quotes
✔ Fixed right the first time — guaranteed
✔ We help you navigate permits, coordinate necessary pumping, and leave your property looking better than we found it
We Install and Repair Septic Systems for People Like You
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Let Bear Claw handle the rest!
4 Signs Your Drain Field Has Failed
If you notice any of these 4 issues with your drain field, you might assume that it will go away on its own – but it won’t. You need to address this issue before it is too late and it’s beyond the point of repair. The quicker we can get to your failing drain field, the higher the chance we can remediate it.
Symptoms of a serious drain field issue include:
Standing water
In the event that your septic drain field system begins to slow down and age, wastewater will seep up through the grass and become soft and mushy, usually releasing some unpleasant odors.
Slimy substance on the surface
It’s possible that a black slimy substance can form on the surface of the drain field or the edges around the drain field, which is an indication that either the soil is restricted or the drainage system is malfunctioning.
Winter freezing
A restricted wastewater flow through the drain field in the winter will cause a solid block of ice to form, preventing it from melting. When this occurs, no water will enter the field and the septic tank will back up. It is common for the field to accept water once again during the summer, but freeze again in the winter. Once this occurs, it only becomes worse, never improving.
The pump running too long
When your septic drain field becomes restricted, the first thing you may notice is that the pump may run continuously for long periods or engage more frequently. This occurs when the drain field is able to accept some water but not the amount it should, and it becomes worse rapidly. In addition to field failure, this will drastically reduce the pump’s life and burn out the motor, posing the risk of a backup into the home.
Never ignore problems with your drain field – book a repair with us before a full replacement is required!
Let Josiah Assess Your Septic Issue
At Bear Claw Land Services, our experienced team & technicians are able to identify repairable solutions for drain fields, mounds, and sand filters.
Our experts are Grand County locals & the foremost experts in servicing and repairing residential septic systems. We analyze the root cause of septic failures and focus on remediation whenever possible.
Reviews From Other Happy Mountain Homeowners
"You'll be hard-pressed to find a group as dedicated and committed to quality service as Austin and his team. Timely, professional communication. They are always responsive, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure their customers are 100% satisfied. I would not hesitate to recommend them."
-Matt G.
Winter Park, CO
Fantastic service! Austin went above a beyond our expectations. He spent the time to walk through property and explain in detail of work to be performed and why. He also provided daily updates with pictures and videos. I will continue to use his services for next project!
-David T.
Fraser, CO
"Great job done by this crew. Josh, Zach and Austin worked hard, quickly and were super personable!"
-Joseph W.
Fraser, CO
"Austin and his team—Josh, Josiah, and Chase—were simply spectacular! They went above and beyond by renting extra equipment to get to spaces their larger machines couldn’t—without me even asking. We can’t believe how beautiful our property is after their work. They are skilled, professional, friendly, and completely service oriented. I can’t recommend them highly enough!"
-Howard B.
Grand Lake, CO
"Austin and his team provided exceptional service and delivered a finished product that was well beyond expectations. The attention to detail and care for the natural resource was outstanding."
-Bob H.
Tabernash, CO
"Great overall experience with this company. Dealt with (3) different people throughout the process, and each task was executed seamlessly, promptly, and professionally."
-Rob M.
Grand Lake, CO
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