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When the residents of Montauk, NY are in need of septic tank services, Antorino and Sons is the first company they call! With more than 60 years of experience, family-owned and operated, and fully licensed and insured, we’re regarded as one of the best septic companies in Suffolk County. As a full-scale septic service provider, we offer everything from general maintenance and repairs to new septic tank installation and emergency services. When Antorino and Sons is on the job, you can have complete confidence knowing that you’ll receive the best possible care.
Septic tanks are effective and reliable wastewater management systems. With proper maintenance (regular septic tank cleaning, septic pumping, and proper use), they can last for years without issue. However, even with proper care and maintenance, regular use and age can wear down a septic system and eventually fail, the system can fail. When that happens, you may need to have a new tank installed.
Replacing a cesspool is a big job, but with some insight and the right Suffolk County company, new septic tank installation can be a stress-free process. To make sure you’re properly prepared, here’s a look at some important information that you should know before you get started.
Septic tanks are available in a variety of sizes, and the size you’ll need depends on several factors; the size of your Montauk home and the number of people living in your house, for example. A reputable and experienced Suffolk County septic company will determine what size tank will best meet your needs.
Septic Tank Costs
The cost of a septic tank is directly related to its size; obviously, the larger the tank, the more expensive it’s going to be. However, there are other factors that impact the cost of new septic tank installation, such as the complexity of the job, the condition of the tank that has to be removed, and the company you’re working with (unfortunately, a lot of companies overcharge their clients).
Preparing for Installation
It’s important to note that the removal of an existing septic tank and the installation of a new one is a complex job; one that requires heavy machinery and tools. While a professional company that has a proven track record of success will try their best to minimize the damage to your property, it’s important to understand that your lawn will be dug up.
To minimize the amount of damage to your property, you should take the time to prepare the area. Make sure that the location is cleared of anything that could potentially be damaged during the process. For example, if trees, shrubs, or plants are in the area and you want to keep them, you may want to transplant them before the work begins. Move any vehicles and furniture beforehand, too.
Before your old septic tank is removed and a new one is installed, you’ll need to get the necessary permits and have the proper inspections performed. Permit and inspection requirements vary from location to location; however, a leading Suffolk County septic tank installer will be able to assist you with the process of getting any necessary permits and arranging for the inspections that are required.
In addition to permits and testing, you may also have to schedule testing. Often, before an existing tank can be removed, environmental testing must be performed. To find out if you do need to have any testing done, contact the health department in your local area.
How to Find a Reputable Septic Tank Installation Company
When looking for a septic tank installer, don’t just choose the first company you find; instead, do some research. Find out about the experience, reputation, and credentials of any companies you are considering. The installer should be fully licensed and insured, and ideally, have years of experience replacing septic tanks. It’s also a good idea to find out about any warranties and guarantees prospective installers offer before you make a decision.
Montauk is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York, on the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP’s population was 4,318.
Montauk derives its name from the Montaukett tribe, an Algonquian-speaking tribe who lived in the area. In 1614, Dutch explorer Adriaen Block encountered the tribe at Montauk Point, which he named Hoeck van de Visschers, or “Point of the Fishers”. Two decades later, in 1637, the Montauketts sided for their own protection with the New England settlers in the Pequot War in Connecticut. In the aftermath the Montauketts were to sell Gardiners Island. In 1648 what would become the Town of Easthampton (first Maidstone) was sold to settlers by the colony of Connecticut and the colony of New Haven while retaining the lands to the east, from the hills rising above where the first fort stood (Napeague, New York) to Montauk Point. The western boundary of today’s Hither Hills State Park is also known as the 1648 purchase line.
In 1653, Narragansetts under Ninigret attacked and burned the Montaukett village, killing 30 and capturing one of Chief Wyandanch’s daughters. The daughter was recovered with the aid of Lion Gardiner (who in turn was given a large portion of Smithtown, New York in appreciation). The Montauketts, ravaged by smallpox and fearing extermination by the Narragansetts, were provided temporary refuge by white settlers in East Hampton. Many short but famous battles ensued. The skirmishes ended in 1657. Fort Pond Bay derives its name from a Montaukett “fort” on its shore. A deed was issued in 1661 titled “Ye deed of Guift” which granted all of the lands east of Fort Pond to be for the common use of both the indigenous people and the townsmen.
Further purchase agreements were entered into in 1661, 1672 and 1686 which, among other things, allowed a group of Easthampton townsmen to graze cattle on the Montaukett lands. While some lands were protected in the agreements as forest land, for the most part, all of Montauk was maintained by the townsmen as a private livestock and fisheries operation. As a result of Montauk being operated as a livestock operation, it is considered to be the oldest cattle ranch in the United States.
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