Welcome to the Overmars Septic Blog

Welcome to the Overmars Septic Blog

Hi everyone, and thanks for stopping by. My name is Mark Overmars, and I run Overmars Septic here in Antigonish and the surrounding area. If you live in Antigonish or Guysborough County and have owned a septic system for a while, there’s a good chance I’ve been on your property at some point over the past 20 years. I’ve spent most of my career working on systems throughout this region, getting to know the people, the properties, and the unique challenges that come with our local soil, weather, and landscape.

A lot of people have asked me why I returned to the industry, and the short answer is this: I missed helping people. I’ve always enjoyed being the person homeowners call when they’re unsure what’s going on underground, or when they just want honest, straightforward advice. Septic systems aren’t flashy, but they matter — and when something goes wrong, it becomes the only thing you think about. If I can help someone avoid that stress, or at least understand what’s happening, that’s a good day’s work for me.

This blog is something I’ve wanted to do for a while. Over the years, I’ve had thousands of conversations with homeowners — sometimes during a routine pump-out, sometimes during a sewer inspection, and sometimes during an emergency when emotions are high and everyone just wants answers. I started realizing that many of the same questions come up again and again, and that people feel a lot more confident when things are explained clearly, in plain language, by someone who’s actually been there.

So that’s what you can expect here: real, honest explanations based on real experience in our part of Nova Scotia. Nothing corporate, nothing scripted — just me sharing what I’ve learned, the things I’ve seen, and the advice I’ve given for two decades.

I plan to talk about the kinds of questions I hear all the time. Things like:
How do these systems actually work?
How often should I really pump my tank?
What should I look out for when something feels “off”?
What happens during a sewer inspection when you’re buying a home?

And then there are the stories from emergency calls — the late-night backups, the unexpected blockages, the frozen lines in February — and what those situations can teach other homeowners about staying ahead of problems. I’ve seen a lot over the years, and if sharing some of those experiences helps someone avoid a stressful situation of their own, then this blog will be worth it.

I’ll also talk a bit about real estate inspections. That’s one of the areas where I get the most questions. Buying a home is a big decision, and a septic system shouldn’t be a mystery. There are simple things buyers can ask, and a few things sellers should know too — and I’m happy to break those down in future posts.

I’m not following a strict schedule or a rigid structure with this blog. I’ll write as topics come up — whether it’s something I’ve been thinking about, something a customer asked me that week, or something I believe more people should understand. My goal is simply to make this space helpful, easy to read, and rooted in real local experience.

So whether you’re new to rural living, dealing with an older system, getting ready to buy a home, or just curious about what happens underground, I’m glad you’re here. I hope you’ll check back once in a while, learn something useful, and feel a little more confident about your own system.

Thanks for reading,
Mark
Overmars Septic