Septic Tank Cleaning

residential septic tank inspection

We do it all

  • Septic Cleaning Service
  • Septic Pumping
  • Commercial Grease Trap Cleanings
  • Septic Pump Repairs
  • Septic System Installations
  • Septic Inspections for Real Estate transactions
  • Septic tank Pumping Station Repair and Service

Routine septic tank cleaning service takes roughly 20-30 minutes. You do not have to be home while our septic tank cleaning technician is there unless you are having a problem.

Septic Tank Cleaning Services

We comply with all township and county pumping ordinances and take care of submitting all the necessary paperwork on your behalf. If you’re looking to clean septic systems properly and efficiently, you’ve come to the right place. Our septic tank cleaning services are thorough, reliable, and designed to keep your system functioning at its best while meeting all local regulations.

  • Empty and Septic Tank Cleaning, pump stations, and restaurant grease traps inside and out
  • Empty cesspools and holding tanks
  • Flush or vacuum sand mound laterals
  • We hand dig manhole covers up to 12″ deep
  • Schedule your pumping with us, if not sure where tank lids are, we will flag in advance your system for no charge (for new customers only)
Service pumping trucks

Septic System Repair Services

We will repair inlet and outlet baffles, and broken pipes, and replace broken or deteriorated tanks.

Electronic Locating Service
  • We can locate your tank
  • We can locate and track your drain field lines
  • Dig open lids with small backhoe
  • Install manhole extensions, bring your lid closer to the surface or to the surface
  • Repair inlet and outlet baffles
  • Repair broken pipes
  • Replace broken or deteriorated tanks
Alarm Going Off?
  • Pump station repairs
  • Gould pumps with 5 year warranty
  • Confined space entry
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Odor problems in your house?
  • We install outside traps
  • Sand mound clean outs installed and repaired – info sheet available
Tank replacement & replacement systems
  • Soil probes
  • Perc testing
  • Site and Design Work
  • Installation of replacement tanks
  • Installation of replacement systems

Additional services include

  • Confined Space Entry Equipment – OSHA trained
  • Manhole locating and digging
  • Electronic locating of tanks and systems
  • General Excavation
  • Snow Removal & De-Icing
  • Baffle Repairs
  • Install replacement systems
  • Pumping Station Repairs
interior of a septic tank

Fully Insured

We are certified by NAWT, NEHA, PA Sewage, and PSMA.

Free Estimates

We will take a look at your request and give you a rough estimate.

OSHA Trained

Our team has been OSHA Trained in Confined Space Entry Equipmemnt.

Septic Service FAQs

Most households should have their septic tank pumped every 3 to 5 years, depending on tank size, the number of people in the household, and daily water usage. Regular pumping helps prevent backups, foul odors, and costly repairs. Skipping routine cleanings can lead to system failure, which is much more expensive to fix than maintaining it on schedule. Christman’s offers reminders and can help assess your system’s needs based on your property and usage.

A septic alarm going off usually indicates a problem with the pump or high water levels in the tank. If this happens, you should minimize water usage and contact a septic service professional immediately. Christman’s offers rapid diagnostics and repair for alarm systems, including pump replacements, float adjustments, and system resets to restore safe function as quickly as possible.

Preparing for a septic service is simple: clear access to your tank lid(s), remove any obstacles like furniture or vehicles, and ensure pets are secured. If you don’t know where your tank is located, that’s okay—companies like Christman’s use electronic tank locators to find it. Depending on your system, it may take 30–60 minutes to complete the service. No special prep is needed for interior plumbing.