How do I choose a septic service company in Virginia?
32 of the 35 Virginia companies here hold 4.5 stars or better.
- A written price before the truck comes out, based on your tank size, with any digging, mileage or disposal fees listed.
- Every compartment pumped, with the gallons pumped and where the waste went written on your receipt.
- Before you agree to a new drain field or tank, see the evidence and get a second opinion from a company not selling the fix.
- For a home sale, hire an inspector who doesn't also sell septic repairs.
- Be wary of a company that sells bacteria or enzyme additives as a stand-in for pumping.
- Walk away from bait pumping prices far below other quotes; the bill tends to grow once the tank is open.
- Ask for the company's Virginia septic license or certification number, and check it with Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) yourself instead of trusting the number on the truck.