27 Best Septic Tank Pumping Companies in Travis County

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

27 septic companies
6 towns
1,504 reviews
$300–550 typical pump out

Septic tank pumping in Travis County is a job most homeowners only think about when something goes wrong, but the county has enough companies that comparing them before you need one is worth the time. This page lists the 27 septic businesses we found for Travis County, shows how many Google reviews each has, and explains what a typical pumping visit involves so you can read the listings with some context.

Top Rated Septic Tank Pumping Companies in Travis County Compared

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

#	Septic Company	Town	Best for	Score	Reviews
#1	Septic Squad	Austin	Homeowners who want a septic company with a long track record	8.7	304
#2	Aerobic Services	Austin	Homeowners who want a septic company with a long track record	8.6	265
#3	Epic Septic of Austin	Austin	Homeowners who want a septic company with a long track record	8.5	231
#4	Hill Country Environmental Services - septic	Spicewood	Homeowners who want a septic company with a long track record	8.4	223
#5	VSE Septic Services LLC	Austin	An established local septic company with plenty of reviews	8.0	137
#6	Godinez Septics Inc	Austin	Saturday appointments	6.5	48
#7	HomeField Travis County	Austin	Saturday appointments	6.5	46
#8	NBF Septic Tank Pumping Austin	Austin	Weekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday	6.2	36
#9	Cornerstone Septic	Manchaca	Saturday appointments	6.0	30
#10	Wastewater Transport Services	Austin	Weekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday	5.7	24

Top Rated Septic Tank Pumping Companies Across Travis County

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

1
Septic SquadAustin · 304 reviewsHomeowners who want a septic company with a long track record
8.7
Call See in Austin
2
Aerobic ServicesAustin · 265 reviewsHomeowners who want a septic company with a long track record
8.6
Call See in Austin
3
Epic Septic of AustinAustin · 231 reviewsHomeowners who want a septic company with a long track record
8.5
Call See in Austin
4
Hill Country Environmental Services - septicSpicewood · 223 reviewsHomeowners who want a septic company with a long track record
8.4
Call See in Spicewood
5
VSE Septic Services LLCAustin · 137 reviewsAn established local septic company with plenty of reviews
8.0
Call See in Austin
6
Godinez Septics IncAustin · 48 reviewsSaturday appointments
6.5
Call See in Austin
7
HomeField Travis CountyAustin · 46 reviewsSaturday appointments
6.5
Call See in Austin
8
NBF Septic Tank Pumping AustinAustin · 36 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
6.2
Call See in Austin
9
Cornerstone SepticManchaca · 30 reviewsSaturday appointments
6.0
Call See in Manchaca
10
Wastewater Transport ServicesAustin · 24 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
5.7
Call See in Austin
11
ECO SAFE Wastewater TechnologiesAustin · 22 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
5.6
Call See in Austin
12
Texas Septic ServicesAustin · 37 reviewsSaturday appointments
5.4
Call See in Austin
13
Outhouse And Septic SolutionsLakeway · 17 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
5.3
Call See in Lakeway
14
Summit Septic Services LLCAustin · 16 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
5.3
Call See in Austin
15
K C Water Filtration and Lake Pump SystemsLago Vista · 13 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
5.1
Call See in Lago Vista
16
Austin Septic Supply CoAustin · 12 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
5.0
Call See in Austin
17
Capital Septic SupplyAustin · 11 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
4.9
Call See in Austin
18
All American Wastewater SolutionsAustin · 7 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
4.5
Call See in Austin
19
ATX Septic llcAustin · 4 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
4.0
Call See in Austin
20
Liquid Environmental SolutionsAustin · 4 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
4.0
Call See in Austin
21
All Season SepticAustin · 8 reviewsWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
3.8
Call See in Austin
22
Pflugerville Porta ProsPflugerville · 3 reviewsSaturday appointments
3.8
Call See in Pflugerville
23
Wastewater SolutionsAustin · 3 reviewsChecking services and hours online before you call
3.8
Call See in Austin
24
Texas OnsiteAustin · 3 reviewsA local septic company you can call direct
3.0
Call See in Austin
25
Oasis Septic AustinAustinWeekend bookings, open Saturday and Sunday
2.4
Call See in Austin
26
Backhoe Service & Septic SystemsManchacaTrying a newer local septic company
0.8
Call See in Manchaca
27
Southwest Septic & Aerobic ServicesAustinTrying a newer local septic company
0.8
Call See in Austin

Hiring Septic Tank Pumping in Travis County

Travis County is mostly Austin, which holds 21 of the 27 listed companies, but the list also reaches Lago Vista, Lakeway, Manchaca, Pflugerville and Spicewood. Below this intro you will find the ranked county list and the town cards. Use them to check hours, confirm service in your part of the county, and call two or three firms before you book.

This guide covers how often to pump, what the work includes, guide prices, and the questions people ask most about rules and installation. Prices here are general ranges, not quotes, and a company listing is only a starting point for your own call.

How Often Travis County Homes Should Pump a Septic Tank

Most septic tanks need pumping every three to five years. That range is a general rule, and the right interval for your home depends on tank size, how many people live there, how much water the household uses, and whether the kitchen sink has a garbage disposal. A larger tank with a small household can often stretch longer, while a full house with heavy daily use may need attention sooner.

Homes with older tanks, or tanks that have not been pumped since they were installed, are good candidates for an inspection before the next routine visit. An inspector can measure how much scum and sludge has built up and tell you whether the three to five year window still fits your situation. Keep a dated record of every pumping so the next company has history to work from, and so you can spot a pattern if the tank fills faster than expected.

Pumping is only part of the upkeep. Tanks also need careful use between visits. Spread out laundry loads, fix running toilets, and keep grease, wipes, coffee grounds and chemical cleaners out of the system. Those habits do not replace pumping, but they slow how quickly solids build up.

Find Local Septic Tank Pumping by Town in Travis County

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

Austin21 septic companiesTop rated: Septic Squad Lago Vista1 septic companyTop rated: K C Water Filtration and Lake Pump Systems Lakeway1 septic companyTop rated: Outhouse And Septic Solutions Manchaca2 septic companiesTop rated: Cornerstone Septic Pflugerville1 septic companyTop rated: Pflugerville Porta Pros Spicewood1 septic companyTop rated: Hill Country Environmental Services - septic

What a Pumping Visit Looks Like, Step by Step

A standard visit follows a fairly predictable order. The steps below are general, and the exact sequence can vary by company and by the layout of your property.

Locate the lidThe technician finds the access lid, which may be buried under soil or grass. If the lid has to be found and uncovered, that can be a separate line item, with a guide range of $50 to $200.
Open and check the tankThe lid is opened and the depth of scum and sludge is checked. This tells the technician how full the tank really is, which matters more than the calendar when you are deciding on timing.
Pump the contentsWaste is removed with a vacuum truck. The crew should leave the tank empty of solids, not just reduce the level.
Inspect the componentsThe technician looks at the inlet and outlet baffles and, where one is installed, the effluent filter. A cracked baffle or clogged filter can send solids into the drain field.
Record the findingsAsk for a written record with the date, tank condition, anything repaired, and any repair recommended. Keep it with your home papers.

Aerobic Systems Need a Different Kind of Visit

Aerobic systems treat wastewater with added air and mixing, so they have more moving parts than a conventional tank. They need regular service to keep working, and that is why many owners pair pumping with a maintenance contract. Before you choose a company for an aerobic unit, confirm that the firm works on your system type and ask how it handles routine checks.

Aerobic system pumping: guide range $350 to $650.
Aerobic maintenance contract: guide range $200 to $450 per year.
Septic or effluent pump replacement: guide range $800 to $1,800.
Ask whether the company services your aerobic brand before you book.
Keep the service record with the system manual so future technicians can see what was done.

Shallow Soils, Limestone and Drain Field Warning Signs

Parts of Travis County sit on Hill Country limestone, where soils are often shallow and rocky. That leaves less room for a drain field to absorb and treat wastewater, so a system that works fine in deeper soil can struggle sooner here. A failing drain field is one of the most expensive septic problems, and the warning signs usually show up in the house or yard first.

Watch for slow drains, gurgling pipes, sewage odors near the tank or drain field, soggy patches over the drain field, unusually lush green grass in one strip, and sewage backing up into fixtures. Any of these calls for a prompt inspection. Drain field repair is listed at $2,000 to $10,000 as a guide range, which is one more reason to keep up with routine pumping.

Permits, Installation and What TCEQ Regulates

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, usually called TCEQ, regulates on-site sewage facilities across the state. That covers the design, installation and operation of septic systems, and the agency sets the baseline rules that homeowners and installers must follow. Local permitting offices can also be involved, so the rules that apply to your property depend on where it sits and what work is planned.

If you are thinking about digging a new system yourself, check before any ground is broken. Installation generally involves a permit and work by a licensed installer, and the specific requirements can vary. Start with TCEQ or the permitting office that covers your address, and confirm the steps in writing.

Questions about acreage thresholds, including the so-called 10 acre rule, should go to those agencies as well. This page does not give legal guidance on property size or permit requirements, so treat any general answer as a starting point for a direct conversation with the right office.

Questions to Ask Before You Book in Travis County

Before you call, write down your tank size, system type and the last time it was pumped. Then ask each company the questions below and compare the answers side by side.

Do you serve my town and my street? Since 21 of the 27 listed firms are in Austin, confirm coverage if you live elsewhere in the county.
Which days are you open? Check Saturday and Sunday if your schedule is tight.
Is there an after-hours or weekend fee? A guide range for an emergency or weekend callout is $100 to $300 extra.
Do you service aerobic systems, and do you offer maintenance contracts?
Will you show me the tank contents and leave a written record of the visit?
Can you give me a written price before the truck arrives?

Weekend and Late Hours Among the Top Listed Companies

The table below covers the ten Travis County companies with the most Google reviews in our data. Hours shown as Not listed mean the company's listing did not show 24-hour service in our data, so call to confirm before you rely on it.

Across the full county, 15 of the 27 companies list Saturday hours. Septic Squad, Epic Septic of Austin, Hill Country Environmental Services in Spicewood and NBF Septic Tank Pumping Austin all show Sunday hours and 24-hour service.

Company	Town	Google Reviews	Open Saturday	Open 24 Hours
Septic Squad	Austin	304	Yes	Yes
Aerobic Services	Austin	265	No	Not listed
Epic Septic of Austin	Austin	231	Yes	Yes
Hill Country Environmental Services - septic	Spicewood	223	Yes	Yes
VSE Septic Services LLC	Austin	137	Yes	Not listed
Godinez Septics Inc	Austin	48	Yes	Not listed
HomeField Travis County	Austin	46	Yes	Not listed
Texas Septic Services	Austin	37	Yes	Not listed
NBF Septic Tank Pumping Austin	Austin	36	Yes	Yes
Cornerstone Septic	Manchaca	30	Yes	Not listed

Reading Google Review Counts Without Overrating Them

The 27 Travis County companies together have 1,504 Google reviews in our data. Those counts show how much public feedback a business has collected, which is useful when you are comparing firms with very different levels of activity. A company with 304 reviews has a long track record of public feedback in our data, while a company with 30 reviews may still be a careful, well-run business with fewer customers posting online.

Use review counts as one input among several. Read a sample of recent reviews, look for comments about punctuality and cleanup, and check whether the company answers the people who post. Then compare that with the practical checks in the list above, such as service area, hours and a written price.

How Much Does Septic Tank Pumping Cost in Travis County?

The prices below are guide ranges for Texas in 2026, not quotes. A standard 1,000 gallon septic tank pumping typically falls between $300 and $550, while a 1,500 gallon or larger tank runs $450 to $750. Aerobic system pumping sits between $350 and $650, so an aerobic owner should expect a higher visit cost than a conventional tank owner.

Other work changes the total quickly. A septic inspection is listed at $200 to $500, an aerobic maintenance contract at $200 to $450 a year, and an emergency or weekend callout can add $100 to $300. Ask each company which items are included in its price before you compare numbers from different firms.

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

Typical septic tank pumping prices in Travis 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.

Best Time to Book Septic Tank Pumping in Travis County

Weekday visits are the simplest to book, since most of the 27 listed companies handle weekday work, and 15 also take Saturday calls. If you have a sale, rental or houseguests coming, book two to three weeks ahead so the pumping is finished well before the date. Do not wait for a backup to schedule the visit. Pick a time when the tank is due, and keep a dated record so you know when the next visit should be.

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 Travis County

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How often do you pump a septic tank?

Most septic tanks need pumping every three to five years. The right interval depends on tank size, household size, water use and whether the home has a garbage disposal.

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

The guide range for a new aerobic system installed is $8,000 to $18,000. Actual costs depend on the site, the system design and local requirements, so get written quotes.

What are the rules and regulations for septic systems in Texas?

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulates on-site sewage facilities across the state. Local permitting offices may also apply requirements, so check with both before planning work.

Can I dig and install my own septic system?

Installation generally involves a permit and work by a licensed installer. Contact TCEQ or the permitting office for your address before digging, since requirements can vary.

What is the 10 acre rule in Texas?

This page does not give legal guidance on acreage rules. Ask TCEQ or the local permitting office that covers your property for the current requirements.

How many bedrooms does a 1,500 gallon septic tank support?

Tank sizing depends on the home's bedrooms, daily wastewater flow and local design rules, so there is no single answer. A licensed inspector or installer can tell you whether a 1,500 gallon tank fits your home.

How much does septic tank pumping cost in Travis County?

Guide ranges are $300 to $550 for a 1,000 gallon tank and $450 to $750 for a 1,500 gallon or larger tank. These are general ranges for Texas, not quotes, so confirm the price with the company.

How many septic companies are listed in Travis County?

Our directory lists 27 septic companies in Travis County, with 21 in Austin and the rest in Lago Vista, Lakeway, Manchaca, Pflugerville and Spicewood.

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