Serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Anderson and Pickens Counties
Rock Solid Excavation offers emergency septic service to homes and businesses in Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. We provide septic tank services, grease trap pumping, jet cleaning, septic inspection, and waste management services.

Sewage backups usually occur when you least expect. It could be at 2 a.m. in your bathroom or in a basement while you're at work.

Rock Solid Excavation has 24/7 emergency service. We offer a pumping service to relieve pressure on septic systems, then diagnose the problem and stabilize the issue so you can use it. For emergency services, call 864-431-2822.

24-Hour Emergency Septic Services

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We approach each project meticulously, meet deadlines, use proven technology, and are always ready to help achieve reliable, long-lasting performance.

Signs Your Septic Tank Needs Pumping Now

Some issues are minor, but these are not.

  • Sewage backing up into sinks, tubs or toilets
  • Drains making a gurgling noise as the washer empties
  • The house smells like sewage, or the smell is outside near the sewer
  • Overly green, soggy spots over the drain field
  • Multiple drains in the house are slow, or the toilet won't flush
  • Your alarm not stopping or tank lid left partially up

One sign is a warning. Several at once mean your tank is full or your system has begun to fail. If you're googling "septic pumping near me," this is an emergency. Call before it gets worse.

What to Do During a Septic Backup

The next 30 minutes are critical. Cut water usage to take as much strain off the already straining system as possible. Keep pets and children away from the standing water near the tank because it is not safe. Take pictures with timestamps for your insurance as well as our team. Don’t pour any liquids in drains and don’t clear clogged toilets. We've seen this turn into a $15,000 leech field job from a $1,500 repair. After all of that, call us.

Our Emergency Septic Tank Pumping Process

For our emergency response team, it's all straightforward.
Arrive and pump.
This is to remove some pressure from the system, which minimizes overflow, and to allow space for proper evaluation.
Find the cause.
A thorough inspection includes a camera check, pump test, float check, electrical review, etc., with an aim of identifying the underlying sludge / solids blockage and state of the entire septic system.
Stop the spread.
We stop the flow of wastewater and sanitize the overflow, bringing the septic to a stable state.
Tell you exactly what we found.
Before leaving, we'll give the client the full scope of work with clear explanations, photos, repair options with an honest timeline etc.
Plan the permanent fix.
We schedule the follow-up and show you the steps of regular maintenance so this problem doesn't happen again.
If the solution is more than just pumping, the repairs will be done in the same visit without additional fees.

Common Causes of Septic Emergencies

Not getting your tank pumped on schedule - these things need to be pumped every 3-5 years. Missing a few rounds will fill it up and cause it to overflow.

Mechanical failure - when the pump dies or the float sticks (very common), you're looking at instant backup. The reason is wastewater has nowhere to go.

Root intrusion - roots follow moisture and end up clogging the sewer line.

Site conditions - a leach field can become saturated after heavy rains or just an overworked system. Once soil can't take more wastewater, it just oozes up to the surface.

Flushing the wrong things - "flushable" wipes are a lie. The same goes for grease, paper towels, and garbage disposal waste.

Septic Tank Services, Grease Trap Pumping & Leach Field Care

Aside from emergencies, we handle septic tank cleaning and regular pumping, kitchen grease trap service, high-pressure jetting of sewer lines, installation of holding tanks for residential/biz, etc. We can take care of full septic tank or sealing lid issues on the same visit. We give free estimates before any work begins.

Why Homeowners Trust Us for Reliable Septic Service

Delay means escalating costs quickly. Discovering a failing pump early will be a $500 fix. Left long enough, the same problem can wipe out a leach field, and replacement costs $10,000 to $30,000. A slow drain ignored for a week might become a backup, causing mold in 48 hours and leading to DHEC violations if septic tanks misbehave.
We're a family-owned team of septic experts based in Spartanburg, servicing our clients 24/7. Our team gives you an honest arrival window, shows up, and stays until the job is done right. That's the fast response and reliable septic care every homeowner deserves.

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SERVICE AREAS
Based in Spartanburg, SC (29303), we serve homes and businesses within a 40-mile radius, including:
Greenville County

Pickens County

  • Central
  • Pickens
Spartanburg County

Not sure if you’re in range? Give us a call, and we’ll let you know right away.


Rock Solid Septic ~ Excavation
120 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303
1200 Woodruff Rd, Building A3, Greenville, SC 29607
864-431-2822
info@rocksolidexcavationsc.com
Hours: 24 Hours