Top 5 Signs Your Septic Tank Needs Attention: Before It’s Too Late. Your septic tank works quietly in the background, keeping everything flowing smoothly — until it doesn’t. At Ace Septic Tank Services, we’re often called out to emergencies that could have been avoided with a few early checks. Whether you’re a homeowner in rural Norfolk or manage commercial properties, campsites or pubs, here are five tell-tale signs your septic tank needs attention now.

The Honest Answer from Your Local Experts One of the most common questions we get at Ace Septic Tank Services is, “How often should I empty my septic tank?” The truth is — it depends on your household, your tank size, and your usage. But here in Norfolk, where many properties sit on clay soil and rely on soakaways, most tanks fill faster than people think.

When autumn hits Norfolk, so do the heavy rains — and while most people worry about flooding or blocked gutters, few realise just how much wet weather affects their septic tank. At Ace Septic Tank Services, we see it every year. Once the ground becomes saturated, tanks fill faster, soakaways struggle to drain properly, and systems that seemed fine in summer suddenly start backing up. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, business owner, or site manager, a few seasonal chec