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

Avatar for Xpert Plumbing INC
Xpert Plumbing INC
4.8(
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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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jonathan Blackburn Contractors, LLC
Jonathan Blackburn Contractors, LLC
4.9(
42
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Septic System - Repair

Serving Pickens, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick, professional, customer-focused service...a rare commodity in today's world. They are not the cheapest, but they may very well be the best. Horizontal boring laid a new 250 psi rated PEX water main in one day. Guaranteed for 10 years. Jonathan personally supervised every step."
Bore New Water Service
Service Line Repair
Drainage Ditch
Camera Sewer Service
Storm Drain Repair

+16

Response time8 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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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!"
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Septic tank pump and unclogged
Septic tank pump and unclogged
Septic tank pump and unclogged
Septic tank pump and unclogged

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks FAQs, answered by experts

Unfortunately, yes. If your well pump continues working when the flow of water is completely blocked, the motor will burn up. The energy has nowhere to go, thanks to the blockage, so it turns inward. The end result? A ruined well pump and a depleted bank account (once you shop for a replacement.) 

Bladder and diaphragm well pressure tanks are usually pre-charged at the factory. Even so, it’s important to check the air pressure in the tank using a tire pressure gauge on the relief valve. The instruction manual usually calls for 28 psi. Use a hand pump to add more air or release some air from the tank to reach the desired number. Check the pressure periodically to see if you need to add more air to the tank.

Mound systems can fail if foreign objects are flushed into the septic tank, the septic tank is backed up with solid waste (sludge), if wastewater floods or seeps from the mound, or if any part of the system is clogged. To prevent this, only flush toilet paper and your normal “business” down toilets, and get a septic inspection at least yearly.

You should never park or drive on top of a septic field. Vehicles can weigh upwards of two tons, and this weight can put a lot of pressure on the leach lines in the drain field. Too much pressure on your leach lines may cause them to warp, crack, or completely burst. This is an expensive and very avoidable problem.

The easiest thing you can do to prolong the life of your septic system is to adopt septic-safe practices. This includes not flushing non-biodegradable items, chemicals, or excessive grease down drains and scheduling regular septic tank pumping to prevent buildup. It’s also important to fix plumbing leaks promptly and to practice water conservation to avoid overloading the system. To maintain your drain field, avoid heavy vehicle traffic and plant shallow-rooted vegetation in the area. Most importantly, invest in routine inspections and maintenance to detect and address issues early.

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