Grease and oil traps on commercial installations serve a very important environmental function. They separate vehicle oil and food grease from waste water in business settings such as repair garages, restaurants and hotels before it...Read More
Spring has come early to the Fraser Valley and we all know what that means… Septic cleaning and inspection time! McRae’s Septic Tank Service is here to meet all of your septic tank maintenance needs. Having been...Read More
The image of your business is not just about the services you provide; its appearance counts for a huge percentage as well. When you hear image is everything, it truly is. The first impression that...Read More
Their stench is notoriously odious, and their size can grow to truly epic proportions. The subject at hand is that of “fatbergs,” or solidified masses of cooking grease mixed with solid, non-biodegradable items such as...Read More
Septic tanks perform a very important function for homes that are not connected to a city sewerage system. Domestic waste water is treated through a septic tank that is designed to reduce solids through a...Read More
What Are Catch Basins? Catch basins, also referred to as storm drains form the main component in any landscape draining system. These boxes play a critical role in ensuring that the safety and health of...Read More
Clogged drains and sewers are not just an inconvenience, they can also become a costly and hazardous problem if not treated and maintained properly. Some people prefer to attempt to clean their own clogs, but...Read More
Grease traps are a device used in business drains that stop solids including grease from entering the sewer system. Oils that are not trapped can cause havoc to facilities and septic tanks. The grease can block...Read More
Why should you hire a power sweeping company committed to industry excellence and education? Maintain your parking area to keep things clean and increase your revenue. Well preserved, conserved and upheld parking areas, garages and...Read More
Dirty drains can be highly disruptive to residential plumbing systems. They can lead to all sorts of unnecessary headaches. If you have any kind of drain obstruction on your property, reliable and prompt professional plumbing...Read More
Since 1951, McRae’s Septic Tank Cleaning has been providing homeowners in the BC Fraser Valley with peace of mind by providing them with a full range of septic tank services, from professional installation to fast...Read More
At McRae’s Septic we maintain a 100% approval for ISNetworld® safety compliance. What does that mean? ISN is a global organization that collects health and safety, procurement, quality and regulatory information on contractors and suppliers. ISN experts review...Read More
Winter will be here before you know it. Don’t wait to clean your catch basins until the rains have already begun. By then it is too late. Go ahead and schedule catch basin cleaning now...Read More
There is a misconception that the only time you need to pump out a septic tank is when that tank is full. The fact is, under normal circumstances, the septic tank is always at capacity,...Read More
Canada has seen a disturbing trend in the use of so-called “flushable” wipes, only to find that they are clogging the sewer systems and causing massive amounts of damage at the taxpayers expense. A new Metro Vancouver...Read More
The Metro Vancouver region has two types of sewer systems: Combined and Separate. Combined sewer systems are where storm water and waste water are carried away in the same pipe. Although no longer used in...Read More
At McRae’s Septic we have been servicing septic systems in Metro Vancouver, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley since 1951. A septic tank system that is correctly maintained will function effectively and safely for years....Read More
If you are planning to move to a new home in the Fraser Valley, or are due for septic system maintenance in your existing home, there are a number of factors that you should keep firmly...Read More
Regular maintenance of your industrial, commercial or residential septic system will help ensure many long years of life for the septic tank and drain field. If you need a septic inspection or septic tank pump...Read More
Thanks for making 2014 an exciting year of service and expansion for McRae’s. We achieved some significant milestones in providing municipal septic & power sweeping services for your communities and businesses. We worked steadily to reach our...Read More
Sewer backups primarily occur when the line is plugged with debris. In addition backups may result from several factors including the structural and operational condition of the sanitary sewer system itself, heavy rainfall, and incorrect...Read More
When grease interceptors (or grease traps) are not properly maintained, grease from commercial kitchens goes into the sewer, where it builds up and clogs the sewer system. In Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley we...Read More
Another important task on the spring cleaning schedule is the care and maintenance for septic tanks. A septic tank should be pumped out every two to three years. As a licensed septic waste transporter in...Read More
Winter is finally over and it has left behind its yearly mark with road, lot and driveway debris. Give McRae’s a call to arrange spring cleaning with our fleet of street, sidewalk, driveway and parking lot...Read More
