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- Septic SolutionsMy first contact with his business was in 2020. I bought a property in Fallbrook, San Diego County, for which they had installed a septic tank, and I wanted to find out the exact location, so it can be marked. I called to see, if they could provide a sketch for where it’s located. The reaction of owner, Wayne, was rather strange – as if it was the worst thing someone ever asked him. Extremely annoyed, he then proceeded to say why I couldn’t just call the County to get a map. No sketch ever came. You would think for an $8000 job this would not be too much to ask, but obviously it was. When the time came to sell the property in 2022, I called this place once again to do a septic pump. Another employee came and damaged my parking spot with his pump truck. I saw it happen, but did not check it closely for damages. I later saw in detail that several 4 x 4’s holding in gravel came unhinged, and it would’ve been a small fix. I asked them to fix it, but they denied that it was their truck and that they wouldn’t fix it because I called them ‘too late’ and it could have been caused by anybody else (not true). Also, when I asked that same employee, if he could ask the owner where I could dispose of a separate septic barrel that was on the property and in prior use for a camper. He just responded “that is not part of my job; if you want an answer you should call him yourself.” Wow! I was stunned by the overall unfriendliness. Customer service: what is that? The septic system then failed the pump test, even though their new septic tank was just installed in 2020. The owner asked to use my gardening hose and proceeded to unscrew the spray nozzle. When I ask him to please put it back when he’s done, he had a coronary and completely lost it. Most people would’ve just said “yes sure, okay” but he started an argument with me asking “are you serious?” He proceeded to walk off the job site saying ‘you ****** me off’. My realtor had to call the business to get an estimate for the repair as he would no longer talk to me. I guess it was too much for him to handle. How ridiculous. We then got a repair estimate for $15,466. I had the repair done by another vendor for $4,300. In other reviews of this company you can read clients talking about how this guy is combative, and I have to agree. I’ve never seen such lack of friendliness. He should just retir
- Diamond Environmental ServicesThe man arrived on time and did the job efficiently. He was very cooperative in dealing with some tricky aspects of our septic system. We were very pleased and will definitely use this company in the future.
- Septic SolutionsWe had heavy rain in our area that broke one of the pieces on the septic sysrem causing it to not drain properly. I called Wayne at Septic Solutions, he showed up quickly to fix the issue. He was very professional, I would highly recommend this company!!
- A1 Septic ServicesAaron at A1 septic is a great guy. I really appreciate that they actually answer the phone. So many other companies have you leave a message and never return a call. A1 Septic was able to schedule service right away, was on time, and were pleasant and respectful to work with. They were able to locate my septic tank without a problem and left the site clean. I would highly recommend them to anyone and will definitely use them again
- A1 Septic ServicesExcellent! A1 Septic Service returned my phone call promptly, showed up on time, took safety very seriously, and was able to complete the job in a timely manner for a reasonable price. Their employees were very professional and all their equipment is top notch. I would highly recommend A1 Septic Service to anybody on a septic system
- Solid Plumbing & Drains Inc.Went better than I expected. The guys did everything quicker than they estimated and cleaner than I estimated. They were affordable and within my budget
- BLACKBURN DRAINAGE & CONSTRUCTIONBlackburn came out and gave us estimates to repair the baffle wall in our 2 septic tanks. After arriving to do the work his experienced employee was able to perform the repair on one of the tanks without having to perform a costly lid access and repair to get to the baffle wall. Both septic tank baffle walls were repair quickly, as well as a repair to an eroded tank exterior wall. Blackburn reduced the quoted estimate since some of the work was not needed and reduced it further as I dug up the yard to make the tank lids accessible
- MODERN SEPTIC SERVICEModern came out quickly and pumped our septic tanks, giving us a discount for having 2 tanks on our property. They identified baffle wall issues with both tanks and recommended 2 septic repair companies (one which we used). Very fast and courteous employees.
- Anytime Septic ServiceTotally satisfied with our experience with Anytime Septic. Before our service Dan from Anytime Septic recommended Nick Taylor Plumbing and Drain Service to locate our septic holding tank (which happened to be located under paving stones and turned out to be in an unusual direction. Dan arrived on time in a brand new truck and had all the equipment needed to perform the pump out service. Dan was friendly, profession, and extremely knowledgeable. He was clean and neat in his work and was careful with our property around the septic site. Since this is our first septic system we were curious about how the entire system worked. We watched the entire process and asked a huge amount of questions. He answered all our many questions and took his time to ensure we were well informed. We would highly recommend his services to anyone. We were extremely satisfied with all aspects of our experience with Dan. We will definitely ask him to return when it's time to perform this service again. Thanks for your excellent service, Dan
- Septic SolutionsThese guys are real pros, did a great job, overcame various obsticals, got the job done well and promptly. Reasonable bid, not upages.
Last update on February 2, 2023
Septic Service Contractors in Poway, CA
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A1 Septic Services provides septic tank pumping (aka septic cleaning) east San Diego County including El Cajon, Alpine, Descanso, Pine Valley, La Mesa, Crest, Santee, Lakeside, Poway, Jamul, Campo, and Spring Valley. We take pride in our work, and focus on safety, cleanliness, and professionalism. 5 start service is our goal on every job, no matter how big or small
"Great, very professional and on time."
Acuantia Septic Services is the One Stop Shop for all your septic needs. We offer inspections, site & soil evaluation, system design, installation, maintenance, repairs, and replacement. We service areas in California, Texas, and Wisconsin. Call us at 888-743-9918 for a free consultation!
Visit us at https://www.acuantia.com
Full Service Plumbing & Water Treatment Specialists: With over 30 years experience, Rooter Man Plumbers of San Diego can handle any job big or small...and is at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From drain clearing to water heaters to burst pipes, our trained plumbing technicians will get the job done on time and on budget. Our goal is to give the best quality service at a competitive price. To show the utmost respect, professionalism and kindness to our customers. To always remembe..
"A little pricey but done promptly and well."
Diamond provides clean restroom rentals in Southern California ranging from standard event porta potty rentals to luxury restroom trailers and portable shower trailers. Diamond also provides crowd control fence rentals, barricade rentals, rental sinks, temporary power, storage containers and dumpster rentals, septic pumping and waste water pumping.
Recognized as Southern California’s Preferred Portable Restroom Provider, Diamond is known for having the cleanest toilet rentals in the nation.
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<br /> Efficient and prompt called before he came up. Inspected the lids and found out that we didn't have to replace the cover after all. Showed me that the system was working and answered all my questions and recommended the next time period for service. In and out in less than an hour and even deodorized the tank area no smell left behind.
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At Sitko Services, we pride ourselves on hiring experienced, professional plumbers who believe in our goal of 100% customer satisfaction. We provide our plumbers with weekly ongoing training to make sure their skills are sharp and up to date. All of our plumbers are uniformed, licensed, bonded, and insured. We want you to feel good about choosing our company
"Brooks was on time and insightful about how we were using the garbage disposal and issues with the plumbing that was done by the contractor that built our house were reassuring. Sitko Services is the only plumbing company I will use. I also really appreciate the fact that he came all the way up to North County (Vista) to help!
Customers have been turning to our knowledgeable team of Poway plumbing professionals at Plumbing Plus since 1984. Our company is local, family-owned, and trusted throughout San Diego County. Our team works hard to build long lasting relationships with all of our customers so that they never have to think twice when plumbing problems arise. We have an A rating on Angie’s List for plumbers in San Diego and also an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. With over 100,000 jobs successfully h..
"Really well!! He was so nice!! It didn't take long and he came out right away. Super happy!"
We been in business for 15 years In the trade we are a, great group of guys.
American plumbing and drains has been doing general repairs, maintenance, in business since 1999. Family owned and operated. We believe in quality work, customer satisfaction, and we guarantee all our work. We offer 10% off any repairs, and financing to meet our customers needs and we also offer a $120 drain cleaning, additional cost may apply. We look forward to serving all of your plumbing needs, please contact us today
"Excellent. Mark and Cory let me know when they were on their way. Arrived on time. Explained before and after . Great job guys"
From 24/7 emergency fixes to sewer line repairs and water heater installations.
Here at Get Rooter & Plumbing, we take pride in our ability to provide speedy, reliable, and effective plumbing throughout our local community, while keeping our prices affordable for working families. Our objective is always to ensure that you and your family get access to the best quality work at the lowest possible prices
"Get Rooter & Plumber came highly recommended by one of my family members and I am so glad that I used them. I called them on 9/7/21 because I found that my half bathroom was leaking water at the base. The toilet had been feeling more than a bit loose and I was positive that somehow the flange was broken. I went to my local hardware store and bought a new toilet because I figured that since the toilet was already going to be removed I might as well change it to a water efficient model. Initially I was told that they did not have availability until 9/10/21 but to my surprise, they were able to schedule me on the morning of 9/8/21. I got a plumber by the name of Omar come in and he was great! Super professional and did the job really quick even though he struggled because of the tiny size of my bathroom (I am convinced it was previously a closet). Either way, Omar removed the toilet, inspected the flange which he said was fine (PHEW!!!). I was only charged for the toilet replacement and the process was easy peasy. Get Rooter provides an electronic notification when your job is scheduled, they notify you before the plumber arrives, they send you an electronic invoice with the description of the job, and you can pay via credit card on the spot and receive a receipt. I will definitely be calling them again and recommend them to whomever has plumbing needs
Family run business with over 40 years of drain, water, sewer and gas experience, we have the knowledge and technology that other companies don’t, which gives our customers options that save time, money and inconvenience. We are fully licensed, bonded & insured to assure our customers of quality workmanship. Pacific Drain technicians are polite, friendly, professional, punctual and knowledgeable - we wouldn’t settle for anything less in our homes, neither should you! Emergencies don’t wait fo..
"Filipe was great! Friendly, efficient, and went above and beyond to get the job done. Thanks! 3rd or 4th time we've used, and excellent every time, regardless of the name (Goettl now)"
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Septic Tank Contractors in Poway, CA
Companies below are listed in alphabetical order.
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- Plumbing Plus12147 Kirkham Rd Ste A
Poway, California 92064
- Plumbing Plus
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- A.S.A. Plumbing2169 Anda Lucia Way
Oceanside, California 92056 - A1 Septic Services9787 Snow View Dr
El Cajon, California 92021 - AAA Plumbing & Drain ServicePO Box 252
Ramona, California 92065 - Alpine Drainage System IncPO Box 847
Alpine, California 91903 - AMERICAN CLASSIC PLUMBING1215 S Buena Vista St
San Jacinto, California 92583 - AMERICAN PLUMBING AND DRAINS7007 Deerhurst Ct
San Diego, California 92139 - Anytime Septic Service8867 GARDENA RD
Lakeside, California 92040 - ARS / Rescue Rooter San Diego9895 Olson Dr Ste A
San Diego, California 92121 - ASAP Drain Guys & Plumbing120 N Pacific St J-1
San Marcos, California 92069 - ATLAS PUMPING SERVICE12740 VIGILANTE RD
Lakeside, California 92040
- A.S.A. Plumbing
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- Beach City Builders Inc2604 B El Camino Real Ste 176
Carlsbad, California 92008 - BLACKBURN DRAINAGE & CONSTRUCTIONP O BOX 1277
Boulevard, California 91905 - BMB SEPTIC CO9148 LAKE VALLEY RD
El Cajon, California 92021
- Beach City Builders Inc
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- California Pumping & Snttn Inc1057 S Washington Ave
San Bernardino, California 92408 - Collins Pacific Plumbing8840 Kenamar Dr
San Diego, California 92121 - Crest Home Remodeling16610 Ventura Blvd #3
Encino, California 91436
- California Pumping & Snttn Inc
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- Delta Van Lines Inc2221 Forsyth rd
Orlando, Florida 32807 - Diamond Environmental Services807 E Mission Road
San Marcos, California 92069 - Diamond Home Builders, Inc.2831 Camino Del Rio S. # 202
San Diego, California 92108 - Dyson PlumbingPO Box 740472
San Diego, California 92174
- Delta Van Lines Inc
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- Emory Plumbing2085 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, California 92108
- Emory Plumbing
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- Family Plumbing Heating & Air Inc.29970 Technology Dr #210
Murrieta, California 92563 - Farrell Plumbing211 Valley View Pl
Vista, California 92083
- Family Plumbing Heating & Air Inc.
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- Get Rooter & Plumbing 1285 Rachel Cir
Escondido, California 92026
- Get Rooter & Plumbing
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- Hassle Free PlumbingPO Box 70872
Pasadena, California 91117 - Honey Bee Septic ServiceP.O Box 2685
Valley Center, California 92082
- Hassle Free Plumbing
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- MODERN SEPTIC SERVICE1506 PIONEER WAY
El Cajon, California 92020 - Mr. Rooter Plumbing of San Diego County8352 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite B
San Diego, California 92111 - My Plumber CA7150 Convoy Ct
San Diego, California 92111
- MODERN SEPTIC SERVICE
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- NexGen Septics LLC1043 Nichols Ct., Suite 200
Rocklin, California 95765
- NexGen Septics LLC
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- Pacific Drain & Plumbing2540 Pioneer Ave
Vista, California 92081 - PATRIOT PLUMBING772 JAMACHA RD STE 104
El Cajon, California 92019 - Porteous Building Services603 Seagaze Dr
Oceanside, California 92054
- Pacific Drain & Plumbing
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- Reliance PlumbingPO BOX 411
Wildomar, California 92595 - Rooter Alert Plumbers & Sewer Contractors1835 Newport Blvd Bldg A 109 Ste 601
Costa Mesa, California 92627 - Rooter Ranger Plumbing - San Diego9484 CHESAPEAKE DR
San Diego, California 92123 - Roto Rooter Plumbers2141 Industrial Ct
Vista, California 92081 - Roto-Rooter1342 Industrial Ave
Escondido, California 92029 - Runge Building & Consulting4485 Sunburst Dr
Oceanside, California 92056
- Reliance Plumbing
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- Septic Solutions29816 Old Sycamore Lane
Murrieta, California 92563 - Shilling Plumbing13701 Jesse James Farm Rd
Kearney, Missouri 64060 - Sludgebusters Septic Service321 B Street
Ramona, California 92065 - Solid Plumbing & Drains Inc.2240 Main St
Chula Vista, California 91911 - Spankys Portable Services Inc475 Corporate Dr
Escondido, California 92029
- Septic Solutions
Septic tank companies that service Poway
Septic Tank Service FAQ
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What are the signs your septic tank is full?
Answer: There are several signs that indicate your septic tank could be full. These include standing water over your septic tank, a strong odor coming from your yard, gurgling water, slow drains, or a sewage backup. While many of these signs could also be indicative of a clogged system, they should all be checked out by a professional ASAP to avoid costly damages. In the absence of any of these signs, it’s recommended that septic tanks be emptied every 3 to 5 years on average.
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How often should a septic tank be serviced?
Answer: On average, septic tanks should be serviced every 3 to 5 years in the absence of any worrying signs that the tank is clogged or full. The size of your septic tank, the number of people living in your home, and your average water usage will all impact how often your septic tank needs to be serviced.
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What are the most common causes of septic tank failure?
Answer: The most common cause of septic tank failure is improper maintenance. Failing to pump a septic tank on the appropriate schedule will cause septic tank failure and likely result in a costly septic tank repair or replacement. On average, septic tanks should be pumped every 3 to 5 years, but the size of your tank, the number of people in your home, and your average water usage may shorten or extend this timeframe.
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How much does it cost to pump a septic tank?
Answer: The cost to pump a septic tank is $400 on average or about $0.30 per gallon. The size of your septic tank, as well as local labor costs, will impact the cost of pumping your septic tank. Most septic tanks are between 600 and 2,000 gallons in size, meaning the average cost range is between $180 to $600.
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How much does it cost to install a septic system?
Answer: The cost to install a septic tank system is between $3,060 and $9,810, on average. The size of the septic tank you choose, the land you’re installing it on, the type of system you choose, and local labor costs will all influence the total cost of installing a septic system. Anaerobic septic tanks (those that don’t need oxygen) typically cost between $3,000 and $8,000. Aerobic systems, which utilize oxygen to activate bacteria and are popular on smaller properties, usually cost between $10,000 and $20,000.
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How long does a septic system last?
Answer: When septic systems are well maintained, they can last up to 30 years or more. If a septic system isn’t properly maintained, such as when it isn’t pumped regularly, it may malfunction and require costly repairs or a premature replacement. In general, septic tank pumping is recommended every 3 to 5 years to ensure the septic system lasts as long as possible.