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Q: How long does it take for a septic tank to fill up after pumping?

• <div><p>A household of four can easily fill a 1,000-gallon septic tank within a week. It may be 10 to 14 days for smaller households. But the reason why you don't need weekly pumping is because the tank's contents eventually reach the overflow pipe. They flow down this pipe to the absorption area whenever water is used in your home. The tank keeps working at this full level until it's pumped again.</p></div>

Q: Why is my septic tank filling up so fast?

• <div><p>Septic tanks appear full after pumping because the liquid levels have returned to normal. If you can see the pipe, the tank is empty. However, heavy rain can cause septic tanks to fill faster than normal. You might also have leaky pipes or faucets, causing extra water to drip down the drains and into the septic tank.</p></div>

Q: What happens when a septic tank is full?

• <div><p>When a septic tank is full, it needs to be professionally pumped. The average cost of a one-time septic tank pump is about $400, or $0.30 per gallon. If your septic tank is full, you may notice that you have issues flushing your toilet, pipes are draining very slowly, or you have a sewage smell lingering in your home or yard.</p></div>

Q: Do septic tank companies need to be licensed?

• <div><p>Yes, states and municipalities require septic tank companies to be licensed, so an unlicensed individual or company cannot complete a septic tank installation or alteration. Most municipalities also require licenses for septic tank pumping. You should always verify that the company you&rsquo;re considering for your septic tank project is properly licensed, which you can do by using Angi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">licensing search tool</a>. You should also verify that the company is fully insured to avoid legal issues should an employee be injured on your property.</p></div>

Q: How far underground does a concrete septic tank need to be buried?

• <div><p>There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth&rsquo;s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank&rsquo;s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.</p></div>

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Last update on January 15, 2026

Reviewed in May 2025
Great work on kitchen sink, water tank replaced a few shower fixes.
Parker Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2025
I had a terrible experience with a previous van conversion company, but Cody Kane truly turned things around for my mobile hair salon. He identified and resolved all the code violations from the previous work and replaced the faulty electrical system with an efficient EcoFlow setup. Cody also...
KANE SOLUTIONS LLC dba KANE ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS
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Reviewed in July 2024
My project started with needing to have a septic tank pumped. The pumper recommended I have bigger risers installed as he was unable to do a good job and get into the corners with the 6 inch risers that were installed. The pumper attempted to do a clean out and noticed the water not moving well...
NAYLOR PLUMBING LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Prompt response and provided professional suggestions. They kept their promise for starting the project on time and completed the work ahead of schedule. During the project, both Brandon and Oz showed up to ensure the progress and the quality of the work. We are happy with choosing Encore...
Encore Builders, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2023
Professional Highly knowledgeable Friendly Highly willing to meet the needs of the customer and accommodate The customers time schedule! Matthew was excellent!!
Highsmith & Daughters Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2021
Geremi and his team are excellent, very efficient and professional. They replaced my 75 Gal water heater, installed a pressure tank, and drain pan , a shut off valve and did water pressure adjustment and obtained a city permit. He provided itemized , reasonable task cost and explained well. I ...
G M C Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2019
Did a great job. Manufacturer recommended replacing all the internal workings of the toilets to stop the tank from leaking into the bowl, which would of cost about $300. Red Hat suggested just replacing the flappers which they did. That resolved the problem for less than $100.
Red Hat Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2017
Great. They swooped it and were all over the place like an army. In and out in 4 hours.
BLANCA'S HOUSECLEANING SVC
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Reviewed in July 2011
The first crew arrived at about 10am and the second crew arrived mid-afternoon. By 3 or 4 pm, they had finally finished packing and loading up the truck. Earlier, we were advised to hurry to our local Home Depot to purchase 40 boxes and 10 tapes as using their supplies would be much more...
Prodigy Moving & Storage
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