Compare 15 septic companies that pump tanks in Leesburg, 4 with 24/7 service stated on their own website, and request quotes.
Septic tank pumping is the routine job that keeps a system working in Leesburg, a Lake County community of about 27,000. When it is put off, common signs are slow drains, gurgling pipes and soggy ground over the drain field after heavy rain. FDEP's adopted Silver and Rainbow springs plan assigns the City of Leesburg a nitrogen reduction of 1,381 pounds a year by 2038. Compare 15 septic companies below and request quotes.
If your Leesburg home has an aerobic treatment unit rather than a conventional tank, it needs more frequent service visits under a maintenance contract, not just pumping. For conventional systems, the simplest habits help most: spread out laundry, keep grease and wipes out of the drains, and keep cars and heavy equipment off the drain field, especially during the summer rainy season.
Slow drains or a smell in the yard? Start with the signs that a septic tank is full.
Leesburg is assigned a nitrogen reduction of 1,381 pounds a year by 2038 in FDEP's adopted plan for Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs (effective April 27, 2026), and it is also a responsible entity in the state's Upper Ocklawaha River basin plan. Inside the springs plan boundary, any new septic system where sewer is unavailable must remove at least 65% of nitrogen, and existing systems must be upgraded when they need a repair or replacement permit. Lake County's septic replacement program does not cover properties inside city limits. Buyers may want to check the parcel on FDEP's priority focus area map and ask FDEP which rules apply.
After a storm: see flood zones and septic systems and your septic system after a hurricane or flood.
Sources: FDEP, Silver Springs and Upper Silver River and Rainbow Springs Group and Rainbow River BMAP (Final, June 2025); FDEP, Florida Springs Basin Management Action Plans; FDEP, Upper Ocklawaha River BMAP (Final, June 2025); Lake County Septic Program, Am I eligible?; FDEP, Meeting septic system requirements (Springs and Aquifer Protection Act fact sheet); FDEP, Onsite Sewage Program
Order: listings labeled "Featured · Paid" first (contractors pay for this placement; it does not change the information shown), then companies based in Leesburg, then the rest, each group A–Z. Services and service areas are as stated on each company's website, last checked November 2026.
North Central Florida
Based in Ocala Listed in 4 cities
Ocala-based company offering septic tank pumping, septic tank installation and drain field repair in Marion and Lake counties.
Service area: Marion and Lake counties
Central Florida
Based in Orlando Listed in 8 cities
Orlando-based company offering septic tank pumping, repairs, installation, drain fields, ATU systems and grease trap cleaning in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties.
Service area: Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties
Central Florida
Based in Groveland Listed in 2 cities
Groveland-based company offering septic pump-outs, inspections, drain field installation and repair, and grease trap service in Clermont and Lake County.
Service area: Lake County
North Central Florida
Based in Wildwood Listed in 4 cities
Wildwood-area company offering septic pump-outs, drain field repair, installation and maintenance in Marion and Lake counties.
Service area: Marion and Lake counties
Central Florida
Based in Clermont Listed in 8 cities
Clermont-based company offering septic tank pumping, repairs, inspections and installation in Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties.
Service area: Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties
Central Florida
Based in Mount Dora Listed in 6 cities
Family-owned Mount Dora company offering septic pump outs, tank installation, pump replacement and drain field work in Lake, Orange and Seminole counties.
Service area: Lake, Orange and Seminole counties
Central Florida
Listed in 6 cities
Plumbing company offering septic tank pumping, repairs, inspections and installation in Orlando, Clermont and Lake County.
Service area: Lake County; Orlando, Winter Park, Sanford and Kissimmee
Central Florida
Based in Orlando Listed in 8 cities
Orlando-based Wind River Environmental company offering septic pumping, inspections, repair and grease trap service in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties.
Service area: Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties
North Central Florida
Based in Belleview Listed in 3 cities
Belleview-based company offering septic tank pumping, repairs, installations, inspections, drain field and grease trap service in Marion County.
Service area: Marion County; Leesburg
Central Florida
Based in Orlando Listed in 8 cities
Orlando-based family company offering septic pumping, repairs, tank installation and drain field work in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties.
Service area: Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties
Central Florida
Based in Tavares Listed in 14 cities
Tavares-based company offering septic pumping, repairs, drain field work, inspections, installation and grease trap service across Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola and nearby counties.
Service area: Lake, Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Hillsborough and Marion counties
Central Florida
Based in Clermont Listed in 6 cities
Clermont-based company offering septic tank pumping, repairs, inspections, installation, grease trap and ATU service in Lake, Orange and Osceola counties.
Service area: Lake, Orange and Osceola counties
Central Florida
Based in Groveland Listed in 8 cities
Groveland-based company offering septic tank pumping, installation, repairs and drain field work in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties.
Service area: Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties
Central Florida
Based in Zellwood Listed in 3 cities
Zellwood-based company offering septic tank pumping, repairs, installation and grease trap service in Orlando, Clermont, Leesburg and nearby areas.
Service area: Orlando, Clermont and Leesburg
North Central Florida
Based in Lady Lake Listed in 3 cities
Lady Lake-based company offering septic pumping, new system installation, drain field replacement, inspections and ATU service in Lake and Marion counties.
Service area: Marion and Lake counties
Not sure what a fair price is? Read our Florida septic tank pumping cost guide.
Census figures show the typical Leesburg home was built in 1985. Roughly 43 in 100 homes predate 1980, 13 in 100 went up in 2010 or later, and 63% are lived in by their owners. Leesburg combines older streets with newer subdivisions, and septic systems here range from original tanks to recent installs, which is why the right next step varies a lot from house to house.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (tables B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25024). Median home value: $228,600.
Florida's septic rule does not count routine pumping as a repair (Rule 62-6.002), so it does not need a repair permit. Florida law requires a permit for septic repairs, modifications and new systems. Local rules can differ, so ask the permit office. The health department issues septic permits throughout Lake County on behalf of Florida DEP.
Florida Department of Health in Lake County, Environmental Public Health · 352-253-6130
Published cost guides put a typical residential pump-out at $290–$600, with a national average of about $400–$420. Larger tanks, lids that have to be dug up (about $50–$200 extra) and emergency or after-hours calls cost more. We have no Leesburg-specific price data, so compare at least two written quotes.
Sources: This Old House, Fixr. Estimate your own job with the septic cost calculator or read the Florida cost guide.
Florida law bars any government from requiring a septic inspection when a home is sold (s. 381.0065(4)(x), F.S.). A buyer, a lender or the sales contract can still call for one. See septic systems and real estate in Florida.
Published cost guides put a typical residential pump-out at $290–$600, with a national average of about $400–$420. Larger tanks, lids that have to be dug up (about $50–$200 extra) and emergency or after-hours calls cost more. We have no Leesburg-specific price data, so compare at least two written quotes.
The EPA says household septic tanks are typically pumped every 3 to 5 years and inspected at least every 3 years. Tank size and household size change the interval, so ask the company to note the sludge level at each pump-out.
Florida's septic rule does not count routine pumping as a repair (Rule 62-6.002), so it does not need a repair permit. Florida law requires a permit for repairs, modifications and new systems (s. 381.0065(4), F.S.). For homes in Leesburg, septic permits come from Florida Department of Health in Lake County, Environmental Public Health (352-253-6130). Local rules can differ, so ask the permit office, and ask the company you hire who applies for the permit.
The median home in Leesburg was built in 1985. About 43% of homes were built before 1980 and 13% since 2010 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024). The Census does not record which homes use septic, so check your property records or a past pumping receipt.
15 companies on this page list Leesburg in their service area and offer septic tank pumping. 4 state 24/7 service on their own website.
Each listing was checked against the company's own website for the services it offers and the areas it serves (last checked November 2026). Where a card says "Registered with Florida DEP", we looked up the registration on DEP's public register. Otherwise, confirm registration and insurance before you hire.
Sources: U.S. EPA: How to Care for Your Septic System; Rule 62-6.002, F.A.C. (Definitions); Florida Statutes s. 381.0065: Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; cost sources listed under the cost section above.
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