One missed pump-out can cost you $20,000

Here's how it goes. The tank fills. Nobody remembers the last pump date. Solids slip out into the drainfield and clog the soil. Then one Saturday morning the shower drain fills with sewage, and the contractor says the leach field is done.

A pump-out costs a few hundred dollars. A new drainfield in Northern Nevada can cost $10,000 to $30,000. The fix is boring and simple: pump every 3 to 5 years. We make that easy.

How it works

  1. Call or send the form. Tell us your town and what's going on.
  2. Get your price. You hear the cost before anything is booked.
  3. Truck arrives. A licensed, state-permitted pumper does the work.
  4. Get your report. Tank condition, notes, and your next pump date.

Is your tank due? Watch for these signs

  • It's been 3 or more years since the last pump-out
  • Slow drains in tubs, sinks, or toilets
  • Gurgling sounds in the plumbing
  • Sewage smell near the tank or in the yard
  • Soggy, extra-green grass over the tank or drainfield
  • You're buying or selling the home

See all 9 warning signs →

How often to pump

Tank size1–2 people3–4 people5–6 people
750 gal3–4 yrs2 yrs1 yr
1,000 gal5 yrs3 yrs2 yrs
1,250 gal6 yrs4 yrs2–3 yrs
1,500 gal7 yrs5 yrs3 yrs

General guideline. A pumper's sludge measurement tells you your real schedule.

Full pumping schedule guide →

Where we pump

Most septic homes around Reno and Carson City sit just outside the sewer lines. That's exactly where we work.

Homes inside the Lake Tahoe Basin are on sewer. Not sure if you're on septic?

Why homeowners call us

Licensed pumpers only

Every truck we send is run by a contractor with a Nevada septic pumping permit.

Price before the truck

No "we'll see when we get there." You hear the price on the phone.

We serve the far-out places

Palomino Valley, Stagecoach, Ruhenstroth. If you're on septic out here, we cover you.

We remember for you

Free pump-due reminders so you never have to guess again.

Septic questions, answered

How often should I pump my septic tank?

Most homes in Northern Nevada need pumping every 3 to 5 years. Larger households, smaller tanks, and garbage disposals mean more often.

How much does septic pumping cost in Reno?

Most pump-outs run about $400 to $700 depending on tank size, distance, and whether lids need digging. Emergencies cost more.

What areas do you serve?

Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, Cold Springs, Lemmon Valley, Golden Valley, Sun Valley, Washoe Valley, Palomino Valley, south Reno, Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, Johnson Lane, Ruhenstroth, Genoa, Dayton, Mound House, Silver Springs, Stagecoach, Fernley, and outlying Truckee.

Do you serve Lake Tahoe?

Homes inside the Lake Tahoe Basin are on sewer, not septic. We serve outlying Truckee and the valleys around Reno and Carson City.

Are your pumpers licensed?

Yes. We only work with pumpers who hold a Nevada septic tank pumping contractor permit (or the California county equivalent).

Do I need to be home for a pump-out?

Not always. If the lids are reachable and gates are open, many pump-outs can be done while you're away.

More septic FAQs →

Tank full? Drains slow? Don't wait for the backup.

Licensed, state-permitted septic pumping across Northern Nevada.

☎ Call (916) 494-8868