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Steve Bullard Construction

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Steve Bullard Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience in the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle anything from septic tanks installs to replacements. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Bullard Family Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Excellent contractor. Honest, on time, courteous, and they do excellent work!"

Cathy B on April 2021

With over 10 years of experience in the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle anything from septic tanks installs to replacements. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Bullard Family Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Excellent contractor. Honest, on time, courteous, and they do excellent work!"

Cathy B on April 2021


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Madruga Construction

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Madruga Construction

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19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


Slo Septic Pumping

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Slo Septic Pumping

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! 35 years of experience!

"I called on a Saturday morning when no other company was answering calls. They picked up and said they would be here Monday morning. They were very professional yet also let me watch and learn how to take care of my tank. I also had a clogged line and they "jetted" it and I was instantly up and running. I learned so much, I don't think I will ever need emergency service again. I will call them back in 3 or 4 years so I won't stress my system and incur more problems!"

Vicki C on September 2024

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! 35 years of experience!

"I called on a Saturday morning when no other company was answering calls. They picked up and said they would be here Monday morning. They were very professional yet also let me watch and learn how to take care of my tank. I also had a clogged line and they "jetted" it and I was instantly up and running. I learned so much, I don't think I will ever need emergency service again. I will call them back in 3 or 4 years so I won't stress my system and incur more problems!"

Vicki C on September 2024


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Champ's Handy Worx-Unlicensed Contractor

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Champ's Handy Worx-Unlicensed Contractor

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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Champ's Handy Worx, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Good work in a good amount of time"

Cavan H on October 2023

Champ's Handy Worx, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Good work in a good amount of time"

Cavan H on October 2023


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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air

4.62(
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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
297 local quotes requested

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The job was done quickly. The plumber installed a new garbage disposal, fixed the sink faucet issue another plumber said was unfixable, and repaired a toilet. He was polite, efficient and cleaned up after himself thoroughly."

Wendy G on May 2025

Wighton's, Inc. is a customer focused heating and air-conditioning company that was originally started in 1953. Our company specializes in designing, engineering, and installing complete comfort systems for owners of existing homes and buildings just like yours. We take special pride in the craftsmen we train and employ--a fact you'll notice immediately in the attitude and integrity they bring to your job site. Clients in the Central Coast have trusted us with all of their HVAC, air quality, water heater needs and more for over 60 years, we look forward to earning your business. LICENSE NUMBER: 738271. Please contact our office directly to schedule. #comfortyoucantrust

"The job was done quickly. The plumber installed a new garbage disposal, fixed the sink faucet issue another plumber said was unfixable, and repaired a toilet. He was polite, efficient and cleaned up after himself thoroughly."

Wendy G on May 2025


PAYTON'S PLUMBING

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PAYTON'S PLUMBING

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33 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

PAYTON'S PLUMBING We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great communication . Very professional yet personable, and friendly, on time, within quoted costs. Efficient ."

Leslie H on December 2024

PAYTON'S PLUMBING We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great communication . Very professional yet personable, and friendly, on time, within quoted costs. Efficient ."

Leslie H on December 2024


Affordable Construction Services

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Affordable Construction Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

At Affordable Construction Services, we specialize in all of your construction needs. We offer a wide range of services and we're ready to tackle your project with care and diligence. Call us today!

"Dan did a great job for us. He is very pleasant and very competent. He completed the job sooner than he had first estimated. He explained everything that he was doing. I would use him again and recommend him."

Marilyn P on September 2019

At Affordable Construction Services, we specialize in all of your construction needs. We offer a wide range of services and we're ready to tackle your project with care and diligence. Call us today!

"Dan did a great job for us. He is very pleasant and very competent. He completed the job sooner than he had first estimated. He explained everything that he was doing. I would use him again and recommend him."

Marilyn P on September 2019


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JH Plumbing

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JH Plumbing

5.00(
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13 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

21 years experience. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Jh Plumbing was efficient, thorough, detailed oriented, professional and courteous. The Bathroom tub drain and overflow was leaking and encased on concrete. He jack hammered it and installed a new one. He pulled the toilet and replaced it with a new one. The toilet flange was damaged and he installed a new one. He removed all the trash and debris and cleaned up. I would recommend this plumbing service. "

Paula S on November 2025

21 years experience. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Jh Plumbing was efficient, thorough, detailed oriented, professional and courteous. The Bathroom tub drain and overflow was leaking and encased on concrete. He jack hammered it and installed a new one. He pulled the toilet and replaced it with a new one. The toilet flange was damaged and he installed a new one. He removed all the trash and debris and cleaned up. I would recommend this plumbing service. "

Paula S on November 2025


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Central Plumbing INC Service and Repair

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Central Plumbing INC Service and Repair

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Central Plumbing is a licensed & insured plumbing company serving all of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara County. We are available for all your plumbing needs at a reasonable rate. -Drain Cleaning -Water Heaters -All aspects of plumbing Lic #1086463

"The service was fantastic. He showed up early. He's very knowledgeable, pretty on point, he understood exactly what needs to be done and very efficient. Also, fair and reasonable price."

Brian V on March 2022

Central Plumbing is a licensed & insured plumbing company serving all of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara County. We are available for all your plumbing needs at a reasonable rate. -Drain Cleaning -Water Heaters -All aspects of plumbing Lic #1086463

"The service was fantastic. He showed up early. He's very knowledgeable, pretty on point, he understood exactly what needs to be done and very efficient. Also, fair and reasonable price."

Brian V on March 2022


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NexGen Septics LLC

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NexGen Septics LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

NexGen Septics LLC is a septic system provider with extensive land development and wastewater treatment experience dating back to the early 1990s. Their continuous innovation of new ideas solve their client's most complex septic system problems. We have the only Passive Wastewater Treatment System on the market with no maintenance or additives necessary. This system is simple to install, takes less space which makes it great on tight lots, exceeds treatment levels set by NSF by a huge margin, and most importantly it is by far the most inexpensive secondary treatment system available in the United States. Also, our system is scaleable and can be designed for residential, municipal or commercial projects. Septic system products: Advanced Enviro-Septic®, Envirofin®, and the De-Nyte® Denitrification System. Septic system services: home septic systems, business septic systems, commercial septic systems, municipality and community septic systems.

NexGen Septics LLC is a septic system provider with extensive land development and wastewater treatment experience dating back to the early 1990s. Their continuous innovation of new ideas solve their client's most complex septic system problems. We have the only Passive Wastewater Treatment System on the market with no maintenance or additives necessary. This system is simple to install, takes less space which makes it great on tight lots, exceeds treatment levels set by NSF by a huge margin, and most importantly it is by far the most inexpensive secondary treatment system available in the United States. Also, our system is scaleable and can be designed for residential, municipal or commercial projects. Septic system products: Advanced Enviro-Septic®, Envirofin®, and the De-Nyte® Denitrification System. Septic system services: home septic systems, business septic systems, commercial septic systems, municipality and community septic systems.

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Septic drain fields should be at least 10 feet from the property line, though exact requirements vary by location. Some areas may require further distances, such as 25 feet or more, depending on soil conditions and local health regulations. This extension ensures proper wastewater absorption and prevents contamination of neighboring homes.

Trick question: There is no standard depth! Your septic tank may be buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet below the surface of the earth, depending on factors like the height of the bedrock in your area and how far from your home the septic tank is located. If you’re not sure where your septic tank is located, a professional can help you find it.

A septic system inspection costs $100 to $200. Doing so can spot issues early so you can plan for necessary repairs ahead of time and save yourself the issue of a backed-up septic tank. Some septic tank repair professionals do an inspection as part of their yearly maintenance on your septic tank if you choose to pay for that service, but you should shoot to have a septic system inspection completed at least once every two to five years.

Most homeowners know there’s a septic system problem when they can smell one. However, this isn’t exactly a scientific deduction method. Consider some of the other signs: standing water or constantly damp earth in the drainage area, toilets and sinks that won’t drain or frequently back up, and loud plumbing. You really need to be on top of routine maintenance with septic systems in order to avoid such unpleasant symptoms of a septic issue. 

Septic tank costs vary with the size of the tank—and the size you need depends on the size of your household. For example, a 1,000-gallon septic tank is the minimum size for most 1-, 2-, or 3-bedroom homes, and costs between $900 and $1,500. However, the tank is only one part of the septic system—which costs significantly more to install. If you’re setting up a new septic system (rather than replacing an existing tank), you can expect to pay about $7,310 on average. Costs can be higher depending on the type of septic system you choose.

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