septicserv.com

Septic Services Inc. serves nine counties in and around Franklin County, Missouri, and you can request service by calling (636) 583-5564. The company describes itself as licensed, insured, and bonded, and says it accepts cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. If you live in one of the counties listed below, you can call that number to schedule installation, pumping, portable restroom rental, or maintenance and repair work.

Counties Served

According to the company's website, Septic Services Inc. covers:

• Franklin County
• St. Louis County
• Jefferson County
• Washington County
• St. Charles County
• Warren County
• Gasconade County
• Crawford County
• Osage County

The business is based in Union, MO, and states it has provided septic services in Franklin County and the surrounding areas for more than 40 years. If your property sits outside these counties, the site does not list coverage there, so it is worth calling to ask before assuming service is available.

Services You Can Request

The website lists four main service categories:

The company describes its customer base as both residential and commercial, and says its staff will listen to your needs and provide advice along with the service.

How to Request Service

1. Confirm you are in the service area. Check your county against the list above.
2. Call (636) 583-5564. This is the contact number the site gives for requesting service. The site does not describe an online booking form, so the phone is the stated route.
3. Describe what you need. Whether it is a pump-out, an inspection, a repair, a new installation, or a restroom rental, the site presents all of these as services the same team handles.
4. Ask about scheduling and payment. The site lists accepted payment methods as cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. It does not publish prices, so cost and timing need to come from the call itself.

What the Site Does Not Tell You

A few practical details are not covered on the page, so plan to ask when you call:

• Pricing. No rates or estimates are published for pumping, installation, rental, or repair.
• Response times. There is no stated window for how quickly a crew can arrive, including for urgent backups.
• Online scheduling. No booking form or email address is listed; the phone number is the only contact method shown.
• Permits and inspections. The site says installations follow county and state codes, but does not explain who handles permitting for your specific property.

A Note on Timing Your Pump-Out

The site's own FAQ offers a rough rule for how often a tank needs pumping: count about 100 gallons of sludge per person per year, then divide your tank size by the number of people in the household. A 1,200-gallon tank with a family of four works out to roughly every three years. The same FAQ lists warning signs that a tank is overdue — sewage coming up out of the tank, gurgling toilets and fixtures, or a bad odor in the yard near the tank. It also warns against driving over the tank or drainfield with anything heavier than a lawn mower, and against building or planting trees over either one, since the crew needs clear access to pump the tank.

If you are in one of the nine counties and need a pump-out, repair, installation, or restroom rental, calling (636) 583-5564 is the step the website points you to.

When you need septic work done, the safest approach is to verify four things before you book: licensing and insurance, the scale of the company's experience, whether they cover the specific service you need, and how clearly they communicate. Septic Services Inc. of Union, MO is a useful reference point because its website states all four openly — it describes itself as licensed, insured, and bonded; reports more than 40 years in business, over 5,000 systems installed, and over 100,000 systems serviced; lists installation, pumping, portable restroom rental, and repair; and publishes a phone number plus customer testimonials. Use those same categories to evaluate any provider you're considering.

Verify credentials before anything else

Septic work touches county and state codes, so unlicensed or uninsured work can create problems that outlast the job.

Ask directly and get it in writing where possible:

• Licensing — required for installation and often for pumping or repair, depending on your state and county.
• Insurance — covers damage to your yard, tank, or home if something goes wrong.
• Bonding — protects you if the company fails to complete or comply with the contract.

Septic Services Inc. states it is "Licensed, Insured & Bonded." Treat that as the minimum bar, not a differentiator, and confirm the license is current for your jurisdiction rather than taking a website claim at face value.

Weigh experience by the numbers, not the years

"40 years in business" tells you the company has survived, but volume tells you how often they've handled a job like yours.

A company with high install volume but low service volume may be weaker at diagnostics. Match the number to your actual job: if you need a repair or a lift station, ask how many of those they've done, not how many tanks they've pumped.

Match the service list to your actual need

Septic problems aren't one category. Confirm the provider handles your specific case rather than assuming "septic service" covers it.

Septic Services Inc. lists four service lines:

• Septic system installation — crews install to county and state codes.
• Septic and grease trap pumping — from small RV holding tanks to large commercial applications.
• Portable restroom rental — including ADA-compliant units and multi-user handwashing units.
• Maintenance, service, and repair — inspections, lift station installation, and related work.

If your job is commercial grease trap pumping, a residential-only pumper is the wrong call. If you need a lift station, ask whether that's routine work for them or an occasional add-on.

Check the service area and how to reach them

A provider outside your county may charge travel fees, may not know your local inspection requirements, or may not come at all.

Septic Services Inc. states it serves Franklin, St. Louis, Jefferson, Washington, St. Charles, Warren, Gasconade, Crawford, and Osage counties in Missouri, and asks customers to call 636-583-5564 to request service. It also lists accepted payment methods: cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

Before booking anyone, confirm:

1. Your address falls inside their stated service area.
2. Whether there's a trip charge or minimum for your distance.
3. What payment methods they accept and whether payment is due on completion.

Use communication quality as a screening test

How a company handles your first call usually predicts how they handle the job. The testimonials on Septic Services Inc.'s site emphasize exactly this: customers mention being called beforehand, having questions answered, and receiving help understanding how to maintain the system.

Practical signals to watch for on your first contact:

• Do they call ahead before arriving, as one reviewer noted?
• Do they explain maintenance, or just pump and leave?
• Do they answer questions about your specific system rather than giving generic answers?
• Do they provide advice on avoiding repeat problems?

A company that explains your system's condition and how to maintain it is giving you information you can act on. One that only quotes a price and schedules a visit is giving you less to work with.

Know the maintenance basics so you can evaluate advice

You don't need to be an expert, but knowing the standard guidance helps you judge whether a provider's recommendations make sense.

Septic Services Inc.'s FAQ offers a pumping rule of thumb: count roughly 100 gallons of sludge per person per year, then divide your tank size by the number of household members. A 1,200-gallon tank with a family of four works out to pumping about every three years.

It also lists warning signs that a tank is overdue:

• Sewage backing up out of the tank
• Toilets and fixtures gurgling when used
• Bad odor in the yard near the tank

And two hard rules: don't drive anything heavier than a lawn mower over the drainfield, and don't build over the tank or plant trees on the tank or drainfield, since the company needs access for pumping and compaction damages the drainfield.

If a provider's advice contradicts these basics without explanation, ask why.

A quick checklist before you book

• [ ] License number confirmed as current for your county
• [ ] Insurance and bonding confirmed
• [ ] Experience volume matches your job type (install vs. repair vs. pumping)
• [ ] Your address is inside their service area
• [ ] Travel or minimum charges disclosed
• [ ] Payment methods and timing confirmed
• [ ] They call ahead and answer questions on the first contact
• [ ] Their maintenance advice aligns with standard guidance

Work through these in order. Credentials and service-area fit eliminate providers fastest; communication quality is the tiebreaker between two otherwise qualified options.

For a typical household, the pumping interval depends on tank size and how many people use the system. Septic Services Inc. (septicserv.com) explains the rule of thumb this way: count roughly 100 gallons of sludge per person per year, then divide your tank capacity by that number. A 1,200-gallon tank serving a family of four works out to about every 3 years. If you see sewage surfacing, hear gurgling fixtures, or smell odor in the yard near the tank, the tank is already overdue and should be pumped.

The basic pumping math

The estimate uses two inputs: tank capacity in gallons and the number of people in the household.

1. Multiply household size by 100 gallons (the assumed annual sludge per person).
2. Divide tank capacity by that result.

This is a starting estimate, not a fixed schedule. Actual timing shifts with water use, garbage disposal use, and how much of the tank is already filled with solids.

Warning signs the tank is overdue

These are the signals Septic Services lists as indicating a tank that is well past its pumping date:

• Sewage coming up out of the tank — the most direct sign of a full system.
• Toilets and fixtures gurgle when used — air is being pushed back through the plumbing because the tank can't accept more flow.
• Bad odor in the yard near the tank — waste is backing up or the drainfield is stressed.

If any of these appear, the useful next step is to call for service rather than wait for the next scheduled interval. Septic Services can be reached at 636-583-5564 to request service.

What not to do over the tank or drainfield

Two restrictions matter for keeping the system accessible and working:

• Do not drive over the tank or drainfield with anything heavier than a lawn mower. Compaction damages the drainfield, and the tank needs to stay reachable for pumping.
• Do not build over the septic tank. Construction blocks access, and the tank must be accessible when the crew arrives.
• Do not plant trees over the tank or drainfield. Roots interfere with both the tank and the soil treatment area.

Why maintenance matters beyond pumping

Septic Services describes maintenance, service, and repair as covering regular or spot inspections, lift station installation, and keeping the system operating efficiently. Inspections catch problems before they show up as backups or odors, and they confirm the tank is actually due rather than guessing from the calendar.

Service area and payment

Septic Services Inc. is based in Union, MO, and serves Franklin, St. Louis, Jefferson, Washington, St. Charles, Warren, Gasconade, Crawford, and Osage counties. The company states it is licensed, insured, and bonded, and accepts cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

Septic Services Inc. is a septic contractor based in Union, Missouri, that has operated since 1982. Its website (septicserv.com) is a service-business site rather than a booking or e-commerce platform: it describes four core services, lists the Missouri counties it covers, gives a phone number for requesting service, and answers common septic maintenance questions. If you need septic work in the Franklin County, MO area, the site tells you what the company does and how to reach it; it does not publish prices or let you schedule online.

Who the company is

The site identifies the business as Septic Services Inc. of Union, MO, describing itself as "Industry Professionals Since 1982" and stating it is licensed, insured, and bonded. It reports having installed over 5,000 septic systems and serviced over 100,000 systems, and frames its approach around "friendly personalized service" and expert advice.

Services listed on the site

Service area

According to the site, Septic Services Inc. serves all of Franklin, St. Louis, Jefferson, Washington, St. Charles, Warren, and Gasconade Counties, plus Crawford and Osage counties.

Contact and payment

• Phone: (636) 583-5564 — the site directs customers to call this number to request service.
• Payment accepted: Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

The site does not list service pricing, and it does not offer online booking; the stated path to service is a phone call.

Maintenance guidance from the site's FAQ

The FAQ section is useful if you are trying to judge whether you need a visit:

• Pumping frequency: The site's rule of thumb is 100 gallons of sludge per person per year. For a 1,200-gallon tank and a family of four, it says to divide 1,200 by 4, giving a pump-out every 3 years.
• Signs you're overdue: Sewage coming up out of the tank, gurgling toilets and fixtures, or a bad odor in the yard near the tank.
• Don't drive or build over the system: Nothing heavier than a lawn mower over the drainfield, and no roads or construction that would compact it. The site notes you should not build over the septic tank because access is needed for pumping.
• Planting: The site advises against planting trees over the tank and drainfield.

What the site does not provide

There is no published price list, no online scheduling, and no service-area map beyond the county list. If you want a quote or a visit, the site's own instruction is to call 636-583-5564.

Septic Services Inc. (septicserv.com) lists three portable sanitation options: standard portable restrooms, ADA-compliant units, and multi-user handwashing units. The company describes this as a "complete line of portable sanitation units" and serves Franklin, St. Louis, Jefferson, Washington, St. Charles, Warren, Gasconade, Crawford, and Osage Counties in Missouri. To arrange a rental, call (636) 583-5564.

The three rental categories listed

The site does not publish unit counts, dimensions, or rental rates, so those details have to come from a phone call.

Matching a unit to the job

The rental line sits alongside the company's pumping work, which the site describes as ranging "from small RV holding tanks to large commercial applications." That range is a useful signal for how to think about restroom needs:

• Small or single-user needs — an RV holding tank or a one-crew job site points toward a single standard unit.
• Public-facing or multi-person needs — an event or a larger crew is where the ADA unit and the multi-user handwashing station matter, since both are named as separate products rather than add-ons.
• Longer projects — because the same company handles septic and grease trap pumping, a rental can be paired with scheduled service rather than sourced from two vendors.

If you are unsure which combination fits, describe the headcount, duration, and whether accessibility is required when you call.

How to request a rental

1. Call (636) 583-5564.
2. State the service you want — the site's "Contact Us Today!" prompt and its "Call us at 636-583-5564 to request service" line both route requests through the phone.
3. Give the site address and confirm it falls inside the service area listed above.
4. Ask about delivery, pickup, and servicing frequency for the rental period.

Payment accepted: cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

What the site does not cover

Rental pricing, minimum rental periods, delivery fees, and unit availability by date are not published on the page. Treat any figure you need as something to confirm by phone rather than assume. The company does state it is licensed, insured, and bonded and has operated since 1982, which is the main credential information available for vetting the rental service.