Septic Tank Pumping & Maintenance IN FRESNO, CA

Warning signs include slow drains, gurgling pipes, wet spots in your yard, or sewage odors near the tank.

We strongly recommend regular pumping every 3-5 years for an average size residential household with normal water use. It may be advisable to pump more frequently if you use more water, have more than 6 people in the residence, have a tank smaller than 1500 gallons, or pre-existing concerns/issues with your leach field /drainage system.

If your tank seems full shortly after being pumped, a few common issues might be at play. The most frequent cause is excess water entering the system — often from a leaky toilet or constantly running fixtures. Even a slow leak can send hundreds of gallons of clean water into the tank each day, filling it much faster than normal.

In other cases, the problem isn’t with the tank at all, but with the leach field or drain system. If the leach lines are clogged, oversaturated, or in failure, wastewater can’t properly drain, causing the tank to back up.

We recommend checking your fixtures for leaks, minimizing water use during wet weather, and calling us for a system assessment if the problem persists. Early detection can help avoid costly septic repairs.

During septic tank pumping, signs of leach field issues — such as standing water in the tank or slow drainage — may become apparent. While standard pumping doesn’t include a full leach field inspection, we do offer leach field evaluations and repairs if needed. If our technicians notice anything unusual, we’ll let you know and can discuss next steps.

We can only arrange for routine pumping if your tank needs recurring service more frequently than once a year. 

Our pumping services vary depending on location, tank size, and depth. Please see the general pricing details above or  contact us for a free estimate over the phone.

No, our team can hand-excavate for an additional charge. We would only ask someone be on site to provide assistance in locating the tank. However, if you'd like to provide access to the tank by digging yourself, you can avoid all dig fees. 

Our pump truck has 100 feet of hose that can be used to reach from its location to your septic tank. Depending on where your tank is situated on your property, we may need to park the truck further up the driveway or off-pavement in order to reach the tank. This is especially important when the ground around your property is wet from rain or particularly muddy. 

No, it is not usually required that someone be on site during the entire appointment for standard routine pumping. If payment is best handled with credit card over the phone, we are happy to accommodate your scheduling needs and can plan accordingly. 

Our technicians can usually do the entire visit without entering the inside of any buildings. If locating the tank proves to be difficult, however, we might request quick access to flush a sensor to direct them to the tank's location. 

For pumping, we prefer either cash or personal check, and can also accept credit cards. 

The lids to your septic tank are typically located about 1.5ft - 3ft underground if there are no risers. Most residential tanks have at least 2 lids, one for each compartment of the tank. Our team is trained and very capable of finding the lids location and digging them up for a reasonable fee. 

Risers are an extension to the lid of the septic tank that brings the opening up to grade, eliminating the need to dig down to the tank itself to access for pumping and other maintenance. Most septic pumpers charge dig fees, so risers offer both a financial and a practical investment in your system for the rest of its lifespan. 

Septic tanks have multiple compartments, with access to each, to separate solid waste from liquid wastewater. The different compartments are frequently called the "solid-side" and the "water-side". 

If the pipe is 4" diameter PVC, it is likely a sewer line clean-out. This pipe is an access point for plumbing/snaking the line, as well as allowing for sewer gases to escape outside your house rather than back through your home's plumbing. If the pipe is significantly larger, roughly 18"-24" in diameter, then it is probably a riser for accessing your tank. 

Our pump truck has a 3600 gallon maximum capacity.

Yes, we would be more than happy to provide our expertise in anything septic related!

Per local county laws, Fresno and Madera County wastewater treatment facilities can only accept sewage that was pumped in the same county.