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Top-Rated Septic tank pros in Pickens - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Upstate Septic Pro
Upstate Septic Pro
5.0(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dawson and Jevan did a great job knocking out our septic system. We were facing a compliance issue with SCDES and Upstate Septic Pro easily handled this challenging issue. I appreciated their "can do" attitude. They worked hard to problem-solve while digging through our small, wooded property."
300 foot of drainfield
Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Xpert Plumbing INC
4.8(
16
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Stephen was great, my tub backed up with water and my toilet would not flush, turns out my septic field needed replacing. Very responsive, reasonably priced and best of all. I didn’t have to leave my home during the repairs. I’d give 10 stars if I could."
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+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Affordable Septic Service of the Upstate, LLC
4.4(
83
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After eight years in a new home and minimal use, I thought it was a good idea to check in on a septic tank clean out. It was timely as initial install left room for improvement! In addition, using non-biodegradable toilet paper compromised function. Repairs were needed and were completed on the spot! I was very happy with their communications every step of the way- they set expectations about impact and gave thorough explanations while showing me the issues. I made an informed decision about what was needed and have a warranty to boot!"
Anderson septic tank pump
Septic tank pump and unclogged
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Septic tank pump and unclogged

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Sloan Installations
4.2(
18
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Sloan Installations for a septic line project. He called quickly, visited the site and diagnosed the problem. Installation of new lines was done promptly and professionally at a fair price. They were very easy to work with and I highly recommend them."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks FAQs, answered by experts

Your septic tank naturally contains the good bacteria it needs, so you typically don't have to add more as the system produces them on its own. However, if you wish to replenish the bacteria, you can use natural methods. For example, you can add three rotten tomatoes to your garbage disposal or flush 1/4 ounce of active yeast down the toilet every three months. While store-bought septic enzymes and chemicals are available, many additives are unnecessary and may even harm your system. The most effective way to maintain a healthy bacterial balance is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill the beneficial bacteria in your tank.

If your septic tank is still within its expected lifespan and you need to relocate it on your property, it's possible to do so. However, because the task is so labor-intensive and costly, most homeowners simply choose to abandon the old tank if possible and install a new system in the new location. In either case, hiring a professional installation company will be necessary for the job. 

To keep roots from growing into a septic tank. However, there are other steps you can take if existing tree roots are getting close to your septic tank. For one, you can install root barriers, which physically block roots from reaching your septic tank. You can also use chemical solutions in your yard or plumbing system to deter root growth.

Unlike an urban sewer system that runs wastewater into a central drainage system, septic tanks are a house-by-house system. They are the ultimate destination for all your house’s wastewater—from bathtubs, showers, sinks, toilets, and washing machines. Wastewater flows into a tank buried in the ground outside your home, and then water runs from the tank to a drainage field using sloped pipes.

While mound septic systems can provide cost-effective wastewater treatment in many instances, they do come at a significant initial installation cost and require a lot of space on your property for the mound and its replacement field. The installation cost is so high because this is a project that requires an exceptional level of skills and expertise to execute properly.

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