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*The Angi rating for Septic Tank Service companies in Sylva, NC is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Septic Tank Service needs.

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Avatar for Banks Well Pump Services LLC

Banks Well Pump Services LLC

5.00(
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Banks Well Pump Services LLC

5.00(
43
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise. quality, and customer service are extremely important 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. 24/7 emergency calls

"We appreciated how quickly Garrett was able to come fix the problem. He had all the parts needed and was able to put in a new tank in very little time. Thank you very much for the excellent work!"

Kevin H on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise. quality, and customer service are extremely important 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. 24/7 emergency calls

"We appreciated how quickly Garrett was able to come fix the problem. He had all the parts needed and was able to put in a new tank in very little time. Thank you very much for the excellent work!"

Kevin H on November 2025

Wood Excavating

4.95(
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Wood Excavating

4.95(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

Wood Excavating 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.

"They were on time and the project went as described."

Kenneth F on July 2023

Wood Excavating 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.

"They were on time and the project went as described."

Kenneth F on July 2023

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MJ Mountain Builders

4.33(
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MJ Mountain Builders

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
1993 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MJ Mountain Builders is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us for a free consultation today! Please note, while we install and repair septic systems, we do not pump septic tanks.

"Very friendly and professional crew that worked with me to get the job done without breaking my wallet. All septic jobs present unique challenges, and Monty and David found a way to do what needed to be done. They communicated well and got the job finished quickly, too. "

Christine F on June 2025

MJ Mountain Builders is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us for a free consultation today! Please note, while we install and repair septic systems, we do not pump septic tanks.

"Very friendly and professional crew that worked with me to get the job done without breaking my wallet. All septic jobs present unique challenges, and Monty and David found a way to do what needed to be done. They communicated well and got the job finished quickly, too. "

Christine F on June 2025

BUCHANAN CONSTRUCTION

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BUCHANAN CONSTRUCTION

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1993 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Gentry Service Group

4.86(
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Gentry Service Group

4.86(
601
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

For half a century, the experts at Gentry Heating, Inc. have been delivering top notch cooling and heating installation and repair service in the Asheville, NC area. Our NATE certified technicians have experience performing heating and AC repairs on all kinds of equipment, in both residential and commercial settings. Trust your comfort to the dedicated pros at Gentry Heating.

"We had a new system put in the end of 2020. Gentry has always been prompt, knowledgeable, professional and great to work with. During this last storm our heater went out. I called on Sunday afternoon and I actually spoke to a person, who was very nice, and said someone would call me. Within minutes someone actually did and tried to help over phone. I had already tried what was suggested but he assured me we would see a service man the next day (Monday). Someone did call Monday morning and we did have a serviceman come out promptly. Albert was prompt, professional and immediately got to work. Our unit is underground and is difficult to get to but he went down there and worked until he got it working. It was a frozen line which he fixed and rerouted. He suggested a few things for another snow or freeze and left. The heater has been working since then. We would highly recommend Gentry Service in Swannanoa for new heating system or for service. We have been very satisfied from the beginning."

Cheryl P on January 2022

For half a century, the experts at Gentry Heating, Inc. have been delivering top notch cooling and heating installation and repair service in the Asheville, NC area. Our NATE certified technicians have experience performing heating and AC repairs on all kinds of equipment, in both residential and commercial settings. Trust your comfort to the dedicated pros at Gentry Heating.

"We had a new system put in the end of 2020. Gentry has always been prompt, knowledgeable, professional and great to work with. During this last storm our heater went out. I called on Sunday afternoon and I actually spoke to a person, who was very nice, and said someone would call me. Within minutes someone actually did and tried to help over phone. I had already tried what was suggested but he assured me we would see a service man the next day (Monday). Someone did call Monday morning and we did have a serviceman come out promptly. Albert was prompt, professional and immediately got to work. Our unit is underground and is difficult to get to but he went down there and worked until he got it working. It was a frozen line which he fixed and rerouted. He suggested a few things for another snow or freeze and left. The heater has been working since then. We would highly recommend Gentry Service in Swannanoa for new heating system or for service. We have been very satisfied from the beginning."

Cheryl P on January 2022

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

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E W Gladden Plumbing & Piping

5.00(
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E W Gladden Plumbing & Piping

5.00(
26
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

E W Gladden Plumbing & Piping

"The gentleman that responded to our call on a Saturday morning was very curtious and professional. He did a wonderful job over the course of two days due to the difficulty of our situation. I will definitely recommend him to anybody that has the same problem as we had."

jessica f on March 2019

E W Gladden Plumbing & Piping

"The gentleman that responded to our call on a Saturday morning was very curtious and professional. He did a wonderful job over the course of two days due to the difficulty of our situation. I will definitely recommend him to anybody that has the same problem as we had."

jessica f on March 2019

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QUALITY ELECTRIC

5.00(
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QUALITY ELECTRIC

5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Electrical Contracting Company. Locally owned and operated full service electricial contractor serving Western North Carolina. Sylva, Bryson City, Franklin, Waynesville, Cashiers, Highlands and Robbinsville

Electrical Contracting Company. Locally owned and operated full service electricial contractor serving Western North Carolina. Sylva, Bryson City, Franklin, Waynesville, Cashiers, Highlands and Robbinsville

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MB HAYNES Corporation

4.67(
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MB HAYNES Corporation

4.67(
42
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

MB HAYNES Corporation, in Asheville, NC, leads the way in providing skilled expertise to industrial, institutional, commercial and residential customers. Whether you need a turnkey job or only one of the many services our divisions offer, our professional staff will make your priorities, our priorities. We offer expertise in electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, commercial security systems, solar, industrial and general building construction. When you choose MB HAYNES, you are choosing Quality, Commitment and Character all day, every day… and that just can’t be beat!

"Showed up on time. Did everything as expected."

Richard P on June 2023

MB HAYNES Corporation, in Asheville, NC, leads the way in providing skilled expertise to industrial, institutional, commercial and residential customers. Whether you need a turnkey job or only one of the many services our divisions offer, our professional staff will make your priorities, our priorities. We offer expertise in electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, commercial security systems, solar, industrial and general building construction. When you choose MB HAYNES, you are choosing Quality, Commitment and Character all day, every day… and that just can’t be beat!

"Showed up on time. Did everything as expected."

Richard P on June 2023

Jack McManus Heating & Air Conditioning LLC

4.83(
30
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Jack McManus Heating & Air Conditioning LLC

4.83(
30
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Heating & A/C and installation since 1980 - Authorized TRANE Dealer

"Old unit died during the hottest week so far. They responded the same day I called to perform an estimate. Returned in two business days to install the new unit! The two day delay was waiting for the particular unit I wanted to be delivered."

Charles B on September 2018

Heating & A/C and installation since 1980 - Authorized TRANE Dealer

"Old unit died during the hottest week so far. They responded the same day I called to perform an estimate. Returned in two business days to install the new unit! The two day delay was waiting for the particular unit I wanted to be delivered."

Charles B on September 2018

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

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. 

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Since vinegar is a weak acid with a pH of two to three, it’s generally safe for septic systems. It won’t eat away at the good bacteria in your septic tank and can help break down the sludge, which is its bottom layer. However, like with everything in life, moderation is key.

Pumping your septic tank is vital maintenance. You’ll typically need to have your septic tank pumped about every three to five years when the tank is full. This is a routine maintenance task that can easily be handled by a septic tank company near you. They can also provide regular inspections to make sure all the parts of your septic system are working properly.

Yes, a septic tank can get full. If this happens, you might run into issues flushing your toilets or draining your sinks. You may also notice your pipes making gurgling noises or the smell of sewage floating around your house. Other signs of a backed-up septic tank include water pooling or fresh, healthy grass growing above your drain field.

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