6 Best Septic Tank Pumping Companies in Burnet County

6 septic tank pumping companies in 4 towns across Burnet County, Texas. Pick your town to see its septic companies ranked by Pump Score.

6 septic companies
4 towns
349 reviews
$300–550 typical pump out

Septic tank pumping Burnet County homeowners rely on is routine work that most people only think about after a slow drain or a sewage smell shows up. This page covers how often to pump, what a visit involves, how the six companies on our tracked list compare, and what the job typically costs. Use it as a planning guide before you call anyone.

Top Rated Septic Tank Pumping Companies in Burnet County Compared

The top picks side by side. The full ranked list follows below.

#	Septic Company	Town	Best for	Score	Reviews
#1	Tanker's Plumbing & Septics	Marble Falls	Homeowners who want a septic company with a long track record	8.2	171
#2	Modern Septic & Grey Water Systems	Marble Falls	An established local septic company with plenty of reviews	8.0	140
#3	Childress Septic & Design	Marble Falls	Checking services and hours online before you call	5.7	24
#4	B & S Septic Tanks, Corp	Granite Shoals	Checking services and hours online before you call	4.9	11
#5	Gator Septic & Trenching	Bertram	A local septic company you can call direct	1.9	2
#6	Even Haul Septic System	Burnet	A local septic company you can call direct	1.5	1

Top Rated Septic Tank Pumping Companies Across Burnet County

Ranked by Pump Score. Tap a septic company to see it in its town's full guide.

1
Tanker's Plumbing & SepticsMarble Falls · 171 reviewsHomeowners who want a septic company with a long track record
8.2
Call See in Marble Falls
2
Modern Septic & Grey Water SystemsMarble Falls · 140 reviewsAn established local septic company with plenty of reviews
8.0
Call See in Marble Falls
3
Childress Septic & DesignMarble Falls · 24 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
5.7
Call See in Marble Falls
4
B & S Septic Tanks, CorpGranite Shoals · 11 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
4.9
Call See in Granite Shoals
5
Gator Septic & TrenchingBertram · 2 reviewsA local septic company you can call direct
1.9
Call See in Bertram
6
Even Haul Septic SystemBurnet · 1 reviewsA local septic company you can call direct
1.5
Call See in Burnet

Hiring Septic Tank Pumping in Burnet County

Burnet County covers a wide stretch of Hill Country terrain, with three of the six listed companies based in Marble Falls and one each in Bertram, Burnet and Granite Shoals. That spread matters. A crew based in one town may take longer to reach a property in another, so confirm service area before you schedule. The ranked list below shows every county company, and the town cards group them by location.

The companies in our data have 349 Google reviews between them. Review counts vary widely, so treat them as one signal among several. When you call, ask about tank size, lid access and whether the company handles aerobic units if your property has one.

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Why Marble Falls Anchors the Burnet County Market

Half of the six companies we track are in Marble Falls, and two of them hold most of the county's review volume. Tanker's Plumbing & Septics has 171 Google reviews and Modern Septic & Grey Water Systems has 140, which together account for 311 of the 349 reviews across the county. Tanker's is the only listed company that shows 24 hour hours, and both leaders are open seven days a week. Both sit in ZIP 78654, the same ZIP as Childress Septic & Design and B & S Septic Tanks in Granite Shoals. Gator Septic & Trenching in Bertram works from 78605, and Even Haul Septic System in Burnet works from 78611. Because the county is spread across long rural roads, a homeowner in Bertram or Burnet may have far fewer local choices than someone near Marble Falls.

How Often Burnet County Homes Need Pumping

Most households should have a septic tank pumped every three to five years. That range is a general guideline, and the right interval depends on tank size, how many people live in the home, how much water the household uses and whether the kitchen has a garbage disposal. A couple in a small house with a 1,000 gallon tank will usually need service less often than a larger family using the same tank.

Pumping on a schedule costs less than waiting for a failure. When a tank fills with solids, those solids can travel toward the drain field and clog the soil where wastewater is supposed to spread out. Drain field repair runs far higher than a routine pump, so a dated record of every service is one of the cheapest tools you have. Write down the date, the company and the tank size, and set a reminder for the next visit.

What Happens During a Septic Pumping Visit

A standard pumping visit is short, but the steps matter. Knowing what the crew should do helps you judge whether the job was done well.

Locate the access lidThe crew finds the riser or lid. If the lid is buried, locating and uncovering it adds to the bill, and our guide range puts that work at $50 to $200.
Check the tank levelsA technician looks at the scum layer on top and the sludge on the bottom, which tells them how full the tank is and whether it is overdue.
Pump out the contentsA vacuum truck removes the liquids and solids from the tank. The crew should not leave the tank open or unsecured while they work.
Clean the outlet and filterIf the system has an effluent filter, it should be checked and cleaned. A clogged filter can send solids toward the drain field.
Review what they foundA good company tells you the condition of the tank, flags any cracks or baffle problems and sets a realistic date for the next visit.

Questions to Ask a Burnet County Company Before You Hire

A short phone call can tell you a lot. These questions help you compare companies on the same terms.

Which towns and ZIP codes do you regularly serve?
Are you open on Saturday, and what is the extra charge for weekend or emergency service?
Does your quote include locating and uncovering a buried lid?
Do you service aerobic units, and do you offer a yearly maintenance contract?
Will you give me a written quote and explain what you found in the tank?
For a new system or repair, how do you handle the site evaluation and permits?

Find Local Septic Tank Pumping by Town in Burnet County

Every town in Burnet County with at least one listed septic company.

Bertram1 septic companyTop rated: Gator Septic & Trenching Burnet1 septic companyTop rated: Even Haul Septic System Granite Shoals1 septic companyTop rated: B & S Septic Tanks, Corp Marble Falls3 septic companiesTop rated: Tanker's Plumbing & Septics

Warning Signs Your Tank Needs Attention Now

Watch for changes in how your plumbing behaves. A single sign can have a simple cause, but several signs at once usually point to a tank that is full or a drain field that is struggling.

Drains run slowly in more than one fixture at the same time
Gurgling sounds in pipes after you flush or run water
Sewage odor near the tank, the drain field or indoor drains
Wet, soggy or unusually lush patches of grass over the drain field
Toilets that back up or water that rises in the lowest drain
Solids showing up in the toilet bowl or shower drain

Compare the Six Burnet County Companies at a Glance

The table below pulls the basic facts from our directory data for each county company. Review counts are Google review counts, not star ratings. The days open column shows only what the listing displays, so confirm hours before you book.

Only two companies list Saturday hours, so weekend planning deserves attention. If you need service on a weekend or after hours, call the company first and ask about any extra charge. Our guide range puts an emergency or weekend callout at $100 to $300 on top of the base job.

Company	Town	ZIP	Google reviews	Days open listed
Tanker's Plumbing & Septics	Marble Falls	78654	171	Every day, open 24 hours
Modern Septic & Grey Water Systems	Marble Falls	78654	140	Every day
Childress Septic & Design	Marble Falls	78654	24	Monday to Friday
B & S Septic Tanks, Corp	Granite Shoals	78654	11	Monday to Friday
Gator Septic & Trenching	Bertram	78605	2	Not listed
Even Haul Septic System	Burnet	78611	1	Not listed

Planning Repairs and Installs Around Local Soils

Burnet County sits in Hill Country terrain, where limestone and shallow rocky soils can make digging and drain field placement harder than on deep, uniform ground. A site with thin soil may need more careful design, and that can affect the price of a repair or a new system.

TCEQ regulates on-site sewage facilities in Texas, and local permitting also plays a role in how systems are approved. An installer should know both the state rules and the local process before work begins. If you are planning a new system, ask the company how it handles the site evaluation and permits, and whether that work is included in the quote.

How Much Does Septic Tank Pumping Cost in Burnet County?

The guide prices below give a rough planning range for Texas in 2026. They are not quotes, and final numbers depend on tank size, access, soil and the work your property needs. A standard 1,000 gallon septic tank pumping typically runs $300 to $550, while a large tank of 1,500 gallons or more runs $450 to $750. Aerobic system pumping is $350 to $650, and a yearly aerobic maintenance contract is $200 to $450.

Add-ons change the total. Locating and uncovering a buried lid is $50 to $200, and weekend or emergency callouts add $100 to $300. Installing a riser and lid is $300 to $800. Ask each company for a written quote before work starts so you can compare line items instead of totals alone.

Typical 1,000 gal pump out$300 to $5502026 guide price for Burnet County

Typical septic tank pumping prices in Burnet County
Service	Guide price
Pumping
Septic tank pumping (1,000 gallon)Standard residential tank, lid already exposed	$300 to $550
Large tank pumping (1,500 gallon+)Bigger homes or two compartment tanks	$450 to $750
Aerobic system pumpingTrash, aeration and pump tanks emptied	$350 to $650
Locating and uncovering the lidDepends on depth and soil	$50 to $200
Grease trap pumpingRestaurants and commercial kitchens	$250 to $500
Emergency or weekend calloutAdded to the pumping price	$100 to $300
Inspection and maintenance
Septic inspectionVisual and operational check, often for a home sale	$200 to $500
Aerobic maintenance contractYearly, three visits as required in many Texas counties	$200 to $450
Effluent filter cleaningOften included with a pump out	$75 to $150
Repairs and installs
Riser and lid installationSaves digging on every future pump out	$300 to $800
Septic or effluent pump replacementPump unit, float switch and labor	$800 to $1800
Drain field repairSize, soil and access dependent	$2000 to $10000
New aerobic system installedDesign, permit and install	$8000 to $18000

Guide prices only, not quotes from listed businesses. Always confirm with your septic company.

Aerobic Systems Need a Different Plan

An aerobic treatment unit adds air to the wastewater and relies on mechanical parts such as pumps, blowers and spray components. Because it has more moving parts than a conventional tank, it needs regular inspection and upkeep, and pumping it costs more than a standard tank. If your property has one, treat the maintenance schedule as seriously as the pumping schedule.

Maintenance Contracts

Many aerobic owners sign a yearly maintenance contract. Our guide range is $200 to $450 per year. A contract typically covers periodic inspections and service visits, which can catch a failing part early. Read what each contract includes, including how many visits it covers and whether parts are billed separately.

Pumping and Parts

Aerobic pumping runs $350 to $650 in our guide range. Replacing a septic or effluent pump runs $800 to $1,800, so a pump that fails between visits can be the biggest surprise on the bill. Keep the unit's manual and service sticker in one place so any technician can see the required schedule.

Pumping, Inspection and Replacement Compared

These three jobs are often confused, but they solve different problems. Routine pumping removes solids and keeps the tank working. An inspection checks the condition of the tank, the baffles, the outlet and the drain field, usually without emptying everything. Our guide range for an inspection is $200 to $500, and a full pump is $300 to $550 for a 1,000 gallon tank.

Replacement is the most expensive path. A drain field repair can run $2,000 to $10,000, and a new aerobic system installed runs $8,000 to $18,000. If a company recommends replacement after one visit, ask for the reasons in writing and consider getting a second opinion before you sign anything.

Best Time to Book Septic Tank Pumping in Burnet County

Schedule pumping before the household's busiest stretches, such as holidays or a season of houseguests, so a backup does not hit when the house is full. Spring and fall are practical windows for planning, and if you rely on an aerobic unit, set the maintenance contract date at the same time. For properties on rocky Hill Country ground where digging is harder, booking early gives the crew time to find and uncover the lid before the visit.

General Texas booking pattern for septic tank pumping companies, shown as a guide rather than measured local data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Septic Tank Pumping Companies in Burnet County

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How many times do you pump your septic tank?

Most homes need pumping every three to five years. Tank size, household size and water use all change that interval, so keep dated service records.

What is the 10 acre rule in Texas?

Texas ties some on-site system requirements to lot size, and the 10 acre threshold is one of them. Confirm how it applies to your property with your local permitting authority or TCEQ before you install or replace a system.

How much does a new aerobic septic system cost in Texas?

Our guide range for a new aerobic system installed is $8,000 to $18,000. Site conditions and permitting can move the total, so ask for written quotes.

What is the cheapest septic system to install?

There is no single cheapest system because soil, lot size and local requirements decide what is allowed. Compare the total cost of a site evaluation, installation and future upkeep, not just the install price.

Can you write off a new septic system on my taxes?

We cannot confirm how any septic work is treated for tax purposes. A tax professional can tell you whether your situation qualifies.

What's the average lifespan of a septic tank?

Many tanks last decades when they are pumped on schedule and kept free of harmful waste. Drain fields usually wear out sooner and cost more to fix.

How much does septic tank pumping cost in Burnet County?

Our guide range for a 1,000 gallon tank is $300 to $550, and larger tanks of 1,500 gallons or more run $450 to $750. Final quotes vary by access and tank condition.

Who can pump my septic tank on a weekend in Burnet County?

Of the six listed companies, two show Saturday hours, and Tanker's Plumbing & Septics shows 24 hour availability. Weekend or emergency callouts add $100 to $300 in our guide range, so confirm before you book.

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