Best Septic System Repair in Knoxville, TN
Compare 17 local septic system repair providers in Knoxville. Verified listings with real contact info.
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Valley Septic
4028 Papermill Dr NW #4, Knoxville, TN 37909
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
5 ★
26 reviews
J&J Septic Services of Knoxville TN
6283 Clinton Hwy # 4, Knoxville, TN 37912
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
3.9 ★
33 reviews
Bob's Septic Services
7531 Twin Creek Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920
Monday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
5 ★
15 reviews
Top Septic Service
6824 Cahaba Ln, Knoxville, TN 37914
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
4.9 ★
132 reviews
Kington Sewer & Septic Drain Cleaning Service Inc.
2501 Byington Solway Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
4.5 ★
70 reviews
Ambient Services Plus Inc. HVAC, Septic Pumping, Electrical, Plumbing
1048 W Union Valley Rd, Seymour, TN 37865
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
4.9 ★
234 reviews
Rose Septic Services
1203 McCarty Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
4.9 ★
259 reviews
Power Pumping Septic Services
139 Shelly Way, Seymour, TN 37865
Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
4.7 ★
35 reviews
Rural Septic Service And Drain Cleaning
246 Moores Gap Rd, Heiskell, TN 37754
Monday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Thursday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
4.4 ★
25 reviews
Rocky Top Septic & Excavating Services LLC
10748 Rutledge Pike, Blaine, TN 37709
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
4.9 ★
74 reviews
Hank Russell Septic Service
337 Leatherwood Dr, Maryville, TN 37803
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
5 ★
47 reviews
Bubba Dumps Septic & Sewer Works
127 Shultz Hollow Ln, Clinton, TN 37716
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
5 ★
108 reviews
Big T's septic tank service
337 Dawn Hill Ln, Maryville, TN 37801
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
4.7 ★
80 reviews
Pro Septic Services
148 Johnson Cir, Lenoir City, TN 37771
Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
4.8 ★
78 reviews
Ray's Septic Tank Pumping
1339 Sugar Hollow Rd, LaFollette, TN 37766
4.8 ★
16 reviews
Tri-County Septic Services | Septic Pumping & Maintenance
134 Cove St, Jacksboro, TN 37757
Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours
4.6 ★
108 reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between septic tank repair and septic system repair?
Septic tank repair focuses on the tank itself. Septic system repair addresses the entire system, including the drain field, distribution box, pipes, and pump. In Tennessee, system-level repairs require SSDS permits and must follow Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-48-01 under TDEC's statewide program, with your county environmental health office issuing the local construction permit and inspecting approved work.
How long does a septic system last before needing major repairs in Tennessee?
A well-maintained septic system typically lasts 25-30 years. In Tennessee, lots with shallow groundwater, slow soils, or small setbacks often need more maintenance and earlier major repairs than ideal sites. Seasonally high water tables and tight clay soils can shorten drain field life if the system is overloaded.
What causes septic drain field failure?
Common causes include lack of regular pumping (solids clog the drain field), excessive water use, flushing non-degradable items, parking vehicles on the field, and planting trees too close. In Tennessee, high water tables in river valleys, karst areas, and other poorly drained soils make drain field failures more common.
Can a failed drain field be repaired or must it be replaced?
Sometimes drain fields can be restored through aeration or resting the field. However, severely failed fields typically need replacement, which requires a new site evaluation, soil test, and permit from your county environmental health program under Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-48-01 and T.C.A. Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 4. Replacement in TN can be significantly more complex and expensive due to lot size constraints in dense areas.