Florida's septic service directory
Septic Tank Pumping
in Florida
Septic tank due for pumping, or slow drains and a smell in the yard? Find local companies that pump, inspect and repair septic systems. Every listing is checked against the company's own website, so you can see who actually serves your area, and who says on its website that it offers 24/7 service, before you call.
- Slow drains, gurgling pipes
- Sewage backing up
- How often to pump
- Soggy drain field after rain
- Buying or selling a home
- 63septic companies listed
- 18Florida cities covered
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Find a septic company by city
Choose your city to compare local septic companies and their service areas.
- Tampa Hillsborough County · 17 companies
- Orlando Orange County · 25 companies
- St. Petersburg Pinellas County · 8 companies
- Clearwater Pinellas County · 8 companies
- Brandon Hillsborough County · 16 companies
- Kissimmee Osceola County · 10 companies
- Wesley Chapel Pasco County · 11 companies
- Ocala Marion County · 11 companies
- Sanford Seminole County · 17 companies
- St. Cloud Osceola County · 9 companies
- Clermont Lake County · 14 companies
- Oviedo Seminole County · 15 companies
- Plant City Hillsborough County · 17 companies
- Winter Park Orange County · 16 companies
- Leesburg Lake County · 15 companies
- Lutz Hillsborough County · 14 companies
- Zephyrhills Pasco County · 11 companies
- Belleview Marion County · 11 companies
Septic services
- Septic Tank Pumping Routine pump-out of the sludge and scum that build up in a septic tank, with a check of the baffles and lids.
- Septic Repair Diagnosing and fixing problems with tanks, baffles, lids, pipes and pumps.
- Septic Installation New and replacement septic systems, including the permit and system design.
- Septic Inspection Real-estate and condition inspections of the tank and drain field.
- Drain Field Repair Diagnosing, repairing and replacing drain fields (leach fields), including raised mound systems.
- Grease Trap Pumping Pumping and cleaning of commercial grease traps and interceptors.
- Aerobic System Service Service contracts, maintenance and repair for aerobic treatment units (ATUs).
Septic systems in Florida
Florida has an estimated 2.6 million septic systems, used by about 30% of the state's residents, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Many homes on larger lots and outside city sewer areas depend on one.
The EPA says household septic tanks are typically pumped every 3 to 5 years and inspected at least every 3 years. Florida's septic rule does not count routine pumping as a repair, so it does not need a repair permit, while repairs, modifications and new systems do (local rules can differ, so ask your county permit office). New systems on small lots in springs and other nutrient protection areas may have to be nitrogen-reducing.
Sources: Florida DEP, Onsite Sewage Program; U.S. EPA, How to Care for Your Septic System; Rule 62-6.002, F.A.C.; s. 381.0065, F.S.; Florida DEP, nitrogen-reducing systems.
What does septic pumping cost?
Published cost guides put a typical residential pump-out at about $290–$600, with a national average of about $400–$420. Larger tanks, buried lids and emergency calls cost more.
Sources: This Old House, Fixr.
Read the Florida cost guideCommon questions
How often should a septic tank be pumped?
The EPA says household septic tanks are typically pumped every 3 to 5 years and inspected at least every 3 years. Tank size and how many people live in the house change the right interval, so ask the company to note the sludge and scum levels at each visit and adjust your schedule from there.
How much does septic tank pumping cost in Florida?
Published cost guides put a typical residential pump-out at $290–$600, with a national average of about $400–$420. Larger tanks cost more, digging up buried lids adds about $50–$200, and emergency or after-hours calls can cost 50–100% more than a scheduled visit. Ask whether disposal is included.
Sources: This Old House; Fixr
Do I need a permit to pump or repair a septic tank in Florida?
Florida's septic rule does not count routine pumping (removing a tank's contents without disturbing the drain field) as a repair, so it does not need a repair permit. Replacing a broken lid, like-for-like pump or part swaps and minor structural fixes to a tank are also not counted as repairs. Florida law requires a permit to build, repair, modify or abandon a system. Local rules can differ, so your county septic permit office has the final word.
Sources: Rule 62-6.002, F.A.C. (Definitions); Florida Statutes s. 381.0065: Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems
What are the signs of a failing septic system?
The EPA lists these signs: sewage backing up into toilets, drains or sinks, slow drains, gurgling in the plumbing, standing water or damp spots near the tank or drain field, sewage odors around the tank or drain field, and bright green, spongy grass over the tank or drain field. If you notice them, call a septic company. If sewage backs up into the house, the EPA says to avoid contact with it.
How are companies chosen for this directory?
We list companies whose own websites show they offer septic services and name the Florida cities or counties they serve. Basic listings are free. Contractors can pay for featured placement; featured listings are labeled "Featured · Paid" and shown first, and payment does not change the information shown. Then come companies based in the area, then the rest, each group in alphabetical order. Inclusion is not an endorsement, so compare quotes before you hire.