If drains back up and your home is on septic, first check when the tank was last pumped. If it has been more than three to five years, start with pumping. If it was pumped recently, the problem is likely in the line or the inlet baffle, which we repair.
Signs you need septic line repair
- Backups on a home that uses a septic tank
- Gurgling at drains and a wet area near the tank
- Sewage odor between the house and tank
- A crushed or root-filled line on camera
- A missing or broken inlet baffle
How we handle it
- Check the basicsWhen was the tank last pumped? Is the backup in the house line or the tank?
- Clear and cameraWe clear the line from the house cleanout and camera it to the tank inlet.
- Repair the line or baffleBroken sections, root entry and failed baffles are repaired or replaced.
- Coordinate pumpingIf the tank or drain field needs work, we tell you so you can schedule a septic company.
What septic line repair usually costs around Greenville
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Septic line clearing from the house | $265 to $495 |
| Septic line section repair | $895 to $2,450 |
| Inlet baffle or tee replacement | $285 to $685 |
Ranges reflect common jobs in Greenville and nearby towns. Access, materials and the hour of the call change the final number, and you get an exact price before work starts. Compare prices across all services.
What you can do before we arrive
Look for the date of your last pumping and the location of the tank lid. If you do not know where the tank is, the county health department often has a permit drawing that shows it.
What we see in Upstate homes
Septic is the norm on many lots around Belton, Honea Path, Piedmont and the rural parts of Pickens and Spartanburg counties. Our Belton office handles a lot of these calls, and our trucks carry the fittings for the common tank inlet sizes used in the area.
Keeping it from coming back
Pump on schedule, keep vehicles off the tank and drain field, and send nothing but toilet paper and human waste down the toilets.
Questions about septic line repair
Do you pump septic tanks?
No. We repair the plumbing that feeds the tank. If the tank needs pumping, we will tell you so you can call a septic service.
How do I know if the problem is the line or the tank?
If the tank was pumped recently and the house still backs up, the line or inlet is the likely cause. A camera confirms it.
Can roots get into a septic line?
Yes. Roots find joints in the line between the house and the tank, just like a city sewer.
Areas we cover for septic line repair
Plumbcraft sends septic line repair crews from Greenville and Belton across the Upstate.