WE ARE HIRING!! McRae’s Power Sweeping Ltd. is an industry leader providing power sweeping, street sweeping, and catch basin cleaning services to commercial and industrial sites, cities, municipalities as well as residential properties. With our...Read More
Are you planning a summer sales event, open house or sidewalk sale this year? Nothing says welcome more to your customers than a clean business entrance and parking area. In addition to exceptional service, creating a...Read More
Hydro excavation is a non-mechanical, non-destructive procedure that utilizes pressurized and industrial strength vacuum to excavate and at the same time evacuate soil. Hydro excavation safely loosens soils, and then the soil and water slurry...Read More
Spring has sprung in the Fraser Valley! The best time of year for pumping the septic tank is the spring. Spring rains and snow melt cause the underground water table to be at its highest...Read More
Grease traps (generally known as grease interceptors, grease recovery devices and grease converters) are water system equipment created to catch the majority of greases and solids before they go into a wastewater disposal system. Typical...Read More
In Metro Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley, businesses spend considerable time and money cleaning and maintaining inside areas, particularly those that are used by the public. Outside areas may often be neglected....Read More
If you have a large concrete area to clean in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley, you might need the services of McRae’s Septic – a local power sweeping company in British Columbia. Did you know...Read More
The work of a septic tank is to retain and partially treat domestic water. Waste matter is discharged from the tank to land via perforated pipes installed underground. Septic tanks are best installed where soil...Read More
Got a Drain or Septic Emergency? McRae’s Septic to the Rescue! Emergencies happen at the most inconvenient times — If your septic or drain system has decided to go rogue, don’t panic! McRae’s Septic is...Read More
While Metro Vancouver experienced a warm, sunny summer – for the last week rain fell in buckets. Not only have there been many dreary, rainy days, but there have also been a number of downpours....Read More
If you’re a business owner in the Lower Fraser Valley area, you’re very familiar with the region’s exceptionally wet climate, especially during the winter months. With an average of 174 rainy days per year—ranging from...Read More
Although catch basin cleaning is easily implemented, it is often overlooked in an storm water management plan. In addition to removal of debris from grate openings complete catch basin cleaning should also include removal of...Read More
Knowing the location of your commercial property or home water or sewer connection is an important step before digging on your property to repair drain pipes or service lines. It will also help you to...Read More
Excavation is a necessary but oftentimes dangerous, which is why hydrovac services are a great alternative. It has been proven to be significantly safer without cutting in to overall productivity. Studies have shown that it...Read More
When you think of professional septic tank services, you might not imagine it coming with a side of humor. But here at McRae’s Septic, we like to keep things light (except for the tank itself—that...Read More
The cold months can be taxing on your drain field and septic tank. That’s why you should make an effort to get them ready for the wintertime. Numerous simple things can do wonders for property...Read More
WE ARE HIRING!! McRae’s is looking for a new Labourer to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of a committed, safety conscious team, who goes the extra mile for their customers. You...Read More
Managing levels of compliance with multiple projects, sites, or groups gets complicated, especially with everything that needs to be tracked and monitored these days. McRae’s Septic helps ensure compliance for our clients through the ComplyWorks contractor...Read More
Did you know a range of foods – in addition to grease – cause problems for our sewer system? Many people are unaware that oils and fats, such as dairy, also contribute to sewer clogs....Read More
With all the septic maintenance products on the market it can be difficult to determine which is best to choose. Septic tank additives fall into three categories: inorganic compounds, organic solvents, and biological additives. Inorganic...Read More
The demand for commercial septic and waste systems can vary widely based on the amount of wastewater used depending on the number of people using it each day, the type of facility, and what people...Read More
Let’s face it – we’ve all been tempted to flush something down the toilet at one time or another that we know that we probably shouldn’t. Toddlers love to flush all kinds of unflushable items...Read More
Mcrae’s Septic is a distributor of Telamode products for British Columbia. Telamode is based in Canada, and they offer a range of high-quality products for home septic systems and waste management. Telamode prides themselves on...Read More
Did you know Metro Vancouver spends at least least $2.7 million annually to unplug sewers clogged with fats, grease and oils? This $2 million + cost does not even include the damage to property caused by sewer...Read More
