As the spring storm season sets in, it’s a good time to start considering the benefits of whole home surge protection. A power surge can happen in a second and can cause huge issues for the electronics in your home. Power surges can be caused by lightning strikes but can also occur at any time, …
Miller’s Septic Service, Inc. was founded in 1973 by Mr. James Lee Miller, Sr. in Gloucester, Virginia. Our company was initially designed to perform septic system pumping & disposal services for residential & commercial customers on the middle peninsula in Virginia. After the company was purchased by current ownership, Mr. James Lee Miller, Jr., Mrs. …
Septic pump-outs are required as part of routine maintenance for your septic system. These are performed regularly in order to remove the build up of compounds that can clog your system and keep it from working properly. It’s important to understand the kinds of materials that end up in your septic system and how a …
Here in Virginia, we don’t typically feel hard freezing temperatures for extended periods. Leading many of us to think that our pipes are safe from freezing because of this. The truth is that pipes are even more vulnerable to freezing in typically warmer climates because the houses there aren’t properly insulated for long freezes. With …
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When installing a new septic system, there are certain requirements and regulations that must be met before the system is able to be installed. Factors like determining the tank capacity, lawn size and soil type are crucial during the installation process of your septic system. Similarly, the soil around your home must be considered as …
Most of the time, when you purchase a home, an electrical inspection is either required or requested to ensure there are no existing problems before buying. However, there are other times throughout your stay in your home that an additional electrical inspection would make sense. Considering that electrical problems are often the cause of home …
October is National Energy Awareness Month. At Miller’s we always place a focus on helping our customers become more energy efficient. So, this month is just an opportunity for us to really let our customers know why energy efficiency is so important. Let’s talk about what energy efficiency actually is and what you can do …
As summer comes to an end, our days will soon become shorter – leaving us with less light in the evening. Whether you are working extra hours or taking the kids to soccer practice, you may find yourself arriving home after dusk to a dark house. With landscape lighting, your home can be illuminated, allowing …
Summer is the most ideal time for buying a house; the kids are out of school, there is more free time, and the dreaded cold is a few months away. Most buyers are too busy worrying about mortgages and closing costs, leaving the septic system to be overlooked until closing time. This can quickly turn …
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If you have a summer home, chances are you don’t think about it much until summer is actually here. This probably means your septic and plumbing are not the first items on your to-do list when you arrive to town. You may be focused on cleaning up some dust and getting your landscaping together before …
