When a drain backs up at 2 a.m. or the alarm on your control panel starts beeping, you type "septic service near me" and hope somebody picks up. At Rock Solid Septic ~ Excavation, somebody does. Our line is open 24 hours, and we cover homes and businesses in Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Anderson, and Pickens Counties.
A backup stops the house cold. Laundry waits and showers get skipped. If it's a shop or a restaurant, the day's sales wait too.
Upstate's clay-heavy soil is hard on a septic system. A tank and drainfield built to last 25 to 40 years can fail in 10 to 15 years when pumping gets skipped. Early replacement often runs $5,000 to $15,000 or more (our estimate as of October 2026, and final numbers come after a site visit).
— Shortened System Lifespan
— Everyday Disruptions
— Property Damage
— Environmental & Legal Risk
A leaking system can reach groundwater and nearby streams. Onsite wastewater in South Carolina has been regulated by SCDES since July 1, 2024, and an owner with a leaking system may face violations and fines.
Sewage surfacing in the yard is a health risk and an ugly mess. It can wreck landscaping, and part of your property may be off limits until the system is fixed for good.
We Know How to Stop These Problems Before They Start
A Practical, Long-Term Approach
We don't believe in quick fixes that lead to repeat calls. We focus on long-term reliability. That means clear diagnostics up front and maintenance plans that make sense for your home.
Emergency support when things can’t wait
Clear pricing and discounts for new customers
Compliance with SCDES rules (Regulation 61-56)
Tier 2 and Tier 3 installer and septic pumping licenses
Certified waste disposal with proper documentation
Why Upstate Homeowners Choose Us
Septic Services in Upstate, SC
We take care of everything your septic system needs, under one license. No hand-offs, no guessing, and no second crew billing you for the same problem. We double-check the details and leave your property clean when we're done.
Most Upstate homes need a pump-out every 3 to 5 years. A big household or heavy laundry days can shorten that. We empty the tank completely, look it over for early signs of trouble and haul the waste to a licensed treatment facility. Before we leave, we set up a reminder so the next pump-out stays routine.
A new build, an addition, or even a failed system all start the same way, with a site evaluation and a soil check. Upstate clay doesn't drain like the sandy soil down in the Lowcountry, so the system has to be sized for the ground it's going into. We handle the process from permit to final inspection. As of July 2026, SCDES charges $150 for a site evaluation. New installations come with a 1-year warranty.
Slow drains and wet spots in the yard usually mean something is wrong below the surface. We run a camera through the line, then show you what we found in plain language. It might be a clogged line, a broken pipe, a failing drainfield, or a pump that quit. You get the options and the price before any digging starts, and repairs carry a 5-year warranty.
Every job below is a real call from a real Upstate property, from a sewage backup in Inman to a drainfield moved to make room for a new pool in Moore. Each write-up shows what we found and what we did about it. We take calls in Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Anderson, and Pickens Counties, and the way we work stays the same on every one of them.
Septic Tank Locating, Pumping, and Inspection for Home Sale in Landrum, SC
We're your neighbors. Rock Solid Excavation Services LLC is a family-owned business, and our rule is short. Show up when we say we will and do the job right.
We work out of Spartanburg (120 John Dodd Rd, 29303) with a second office on Woodruff Rd in Greenville, and we serve Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Pickens, and Spartanburg Counties within roughly 40 miles. After years of jobs in Upstate red clay, we know how it behaves and which rules apply. John (Ivan) Rusev and Alex Rusev lead our fieldwork, and Alex is our Tier 3 installer.
Whether it's a routine pump-out or a complex new installation, we treat your home as if it were our own. Our goal is to be the last septic company you ever need to call.
Cost depends on tank size and how accessible it is. We give you a real number after seeing the tank, not a flat rate pulled from a website.
Slow drains, gurgling pipes, a sewage smell near the tank, or standing water over the drain field are the usual warning signs. Any one of them is worth a call.
Most homes need it every three to five years, though household size and water use can shorten or extend that.
Not much, despite what some home remedy sites claim. Vinegar won't replace regular pumping, and pouring anything acidic down the drain regularly can do more harm than good to the pipes.
Repair, installation, drain field work, grease trap cleaning, real estate inspections, and sometimes portable toilet rental for job sites or events.
Reliable ones do. We're available outside normal business hours for backups and alarms that can't wait until Monday.