- Permit #949Tennessee septic pumper permit, Sumner County (TDEC)
- Since 2015ABC Septic Services, LLC
- BBB A+Better Business Bureau rating
- 100% recommend29 Facebook reviews
In their own words
“Professional, Local, Christian Family Owned Septic Pumping & Cleaning Service.”
ABC Septic Services, LLC has been pumping and caring for septic systems around Bethpage and Gallatin since 2015. It holds Tennessee septic pumper permit #949 from TDEC, listed under Sumner County.
Customers keep mentioning the same things: a quick call back, a crew that shows up when it says it will, and a fair price. One reviewer got half a dozen bids for a septic repair and wrote that ABC’s was “the only one who provided a price that actually seemed fair.”
About ABC SepticWhat we do
Pump it, check it, fix it.
- 1Septic tank pumping & cleaningSludge and scum pumped out, the tank cleaned and the baffles checked.
- 2Septic inspectionsA look at the tank and system for buyers, sellers and owners.
- 3Septic maintenanceA pumping schedule that fits your tank and your household.
- 4Septic repairsBroken baffles, clogged lines, failed pumps and alarms.
- 5Septic installationNew and replacement systems, built to the TDEC permit.
- 6Septic systems & drain fieldsTrouble-shooting the whole system, from the house to the field.
A pump-out, step by step
What happens when we come out.
No mystery and no upsell. Here’s how a routine pumping visit goes.
(615) 306-8706Find it and open it
We locate the tank and its lids. If you know where they are, that saves time; if not, we’ll find them.
Pump it and look
Sludge and scum come out. With the tank empty we can see the baffles, the inlet and the outlet.
Tell you plainly
What we saw, whether anything needs attention, and roughly when to pump again.
When to call
Six signs your septic system wants attention.
- a
Slow drains everywhere
One slow sink is a clog. Every drain slow at once points to the tank or the field.
- b
Gurgling
Toilets or drains that gurgle when the washer empties can mean a full tank or a blocked line.
- c
Odor outside
A sewage smell near the tank or over the field is worth a call.
- d
Wet or bright-green spots
Soggy ground or a stripe of extra-green grass over the lines, especially in dry weather.
- e
An alarm is sounding
Systems with a pump have a high-water alarm. It means the pump isn’t keeping up.
- f
Backup in the house
Stop using water, keep people and pets away from it, and call.
Never enter a septic tank or lean into an open one. Septic gases and low oxygen can kill in minutes, rescuers included. Keep lids secure and children and pets away.
What customers say
Fast, friendly and fair.
Reviews from Yelp, quoted word for word. On Facebook, 100% of 29 reviewers recommend ABC Septic.
“Fantastic service! Had a clogged line Saturday morning and it was fixed within the hour. Very reasonable pricing. Thanks Miles.”
“Fast, friendly, knowledgeable, and fair. Of the half dozen bids I received for septic repair, ABC was the only one who provided a price that actually seemed fair. …”
“Miles was the best contractor I have hired in a very long time. I actually contacted him after another guy stood me up. …”
Summary of a reviewUsed ABC for the second time in four years: they called back right away, came out the next day, and found the pump needed replacing after its alarm went off.
Local knowledge
Rim or Basin? Your soil decides a lot.
Sumner County sits on two kinds of ground. The northern half is up on the Highland Rim; the southern half is down in the Central Basin. A drain field near Portland and one near Gallatin fail for different reasons, and knowing which one you have helps you take care of it.
Soil & septic questionsWhere we work
Bethpage, Gallatin and the counties around them.
From Hendersonville to Westmoreland, Hartsville to Lebanon.
- BethpageSumner County
- GallatinSumner County
- HendersonvilleSumner County
- PortlandSumner County
- WestmorelandSumner County
- HartsvilleTrousdale County
- LebanonWilson County
Straight answers
Septic questions, answered.
How does a septic system work, in plain words?
Everything that goes down a drain flows to the septic tank. Solids sink to the bottom as sludge, grease and light material float as scum, and the clearer water in the middle flows out to the drain field, where the soil finishes treating it.
How often should a septic tank be pumped in Tennessee?
Most households should have the tank pumped every three to five years. A smaller tank, more people in the house, a garbage disposal or a home business can mean every two or three years.
What are the signs of a failing septic system?
Slow drains throughout the house, gurgling toilets, sewage odors outside, soggy ground or bright-green stripes over the drain field, and sewage backing up into the lowest drains are the common signs.
Why is septic harder in Middle Tennessee?
Because of the limestone. Much of Middle Tennessee has clay soils that weathered from limestone, and in many places the rock is only a few feet down. Clay drains slowly and shallow rock leaves little soil to treat effluent.
Should I get a septic inspection before buying a house in Tennessee?
Yes. A septic system is one of the most expensive parts of a rural home to replace, and you can’t see it. An inspection with the tank pumped shows the tank’s condition, the baffles, and signs of trouble in the field before you close.