Emergency Septic Service in Columbia, TN
Sewage backing up into the house or surfacing in the yard, handled the same day.
A backup into the lowest drain in the house, or effluent surfacing in the yard, is a health matter and does not wait. Emergency service pumps the tank to relieve the immediate problem and identifies why it happened.
The pump-out stops the backup. It is not the fix. What matters is what the technician finds while they are there, because the same backup will return on a schedule set by the underlying cause.
Typical cost: $450 - $1,200 for after-hours response and pump-out
When emergency septic service is the right call
- Sewage backing up into tubs, showers or floor drains
- Standing effluent or strong sewage smell in the yard
- Every drain in the house slow or stopped at once
Other services
Common questions
What should I do while I wait?
Stop using water in the house, including the washing machine and dishwasher. Every gallon that goes down adds to what is already backing up. Keep people and pets away from any surfaced effluent.
Is surfacing sewage a health hazard?
Yes. Treat it as contaminated, keep children and animals off it, and do not mow it.
Get a quote on your septic system
Call and tell us what is going on with your septic system and where the property is. You will get a straight answer on what it actually needs, from a licensed contractor working Maury County.
Call (931) 921-1897