Septic inspection is for buying or selling a home, or when something seems off.
Lakeland Septic Tank Pumping
Tank due for a pump-out, or drains starting to run slow? We pump and clean septic tanks for homes in Lakeland and nearby towns. Tell us what is going on and we will set up a visit.
Call (863) 400-1687 or send the form.
What a pump-out covers
Pumping and cleaning are the same visit. Here is what happens.
- We find the tank and open the lids. Buried lids may need some digging first.
- We pump the tank and clean it out.
- We check the sludge and scum levels, the baffles, and the lids.
- We haul the waste to a proper disposal site.
If you know where the lids are, put it in the short note. It makes the visit go faster.
How often to pump
Most homes need a pump-out on a three to five year cycle. A small tank or a full house fills up faster. A large tank with one or two people can go longer. If you can't remember the last pump-out, it is a good time to book one.
Signs your tank needs attention
- Sinks, tubs, or toilets draining slow
- Gurgling in the pipes
- Sewage smell inside or out in the yard
- Water or sewage backing up into the house
- Wet spots or extra green grass over the drain field
One sign on its own may be minor. Two or more usually means the tank is full or something is not draining right.
Rain and your septic system
Heavy rain soaks the ground around the tank and the drain field. When the soil is full of water, the field can't take much more, and drains back up. Two things help. Get the tank pumped before the wet months, and point downspouts away from the tank and the field.
Other septic work
Drain field repair is for soggy yards, standing water, and drains that slow down after rain.
Septic repair covers backups, broken baffles, cracked lids, filters, and clogged lines.
How the job goes
- 01Send the form or call (863) 400-1687. Tell us your town and what is going on.
- 02We find the tank and open the lids.
- 03We pump and clean the tank, then check the levels, baffles, and lids.
- 04We tell you what we found and whether an inspection, a repair, or drain field work makes sense.
- 05We close the lids and leave the area tidy.
Ready to book? Call (863) 400-1687 or send the form.
Towns we serve
Lakeland and nearby towns:
- Auburndale
- Winter Haven
- Bartow
- Mulberry
- Plant City
- Polk City
- Lakeland Highlands
Get your tank pumped
Tell us your town and when the tank was last pumped. We will take it from there.
Ready to book? Call (863) 400-1687 or send the form.