120 John Dodd Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Sewage is backing up into the tub, and the toilet won't flush. Or there's a soggy patch in the yard that wasn't there yesterday. A septic backup doesn't wait for business hours, and neither do we. Rock Solid sends a pump truck across Spartanburg County day or night to empty the tank and find out what went wrong.
If the tank is full or overflowing, stop using all water and call 864-431-2822 to talk to a real person today.
If the tank is full or overflowing, stop using all water and call 864-431-2822 to talk to a real person today.
24/7 Septic Service, Pumping, Installation, and Repairs in Spartanburg, SC
Upstate clay soil drains slowly, so a full tank punishes the drain field fast. EPA puts repairing or replacing a malfunctioning conventional system at $5,000 to $15,000 (as of September 2026).
When a tank backs up, everything stops. Nobody can flush a toilet or run the washer without making it worse, and businesses lose productivity.
Wet ground over the drain field can mean sewage is surfacing. That's a health risk, and it can wreck a lawn. Parts of the yard may stay off limits until the tank is pumped and the cause is fixed.
Untreated wastewater can reach groundwater and nearby streams. That can mean violations and fines under rules from SCDES, the agency that took over DHEC's environmental work in 2024.
When a tank backs up, everything stops. Nobody can flush a toilet or run the washer without making it worse, and businesses lose productivity.
Wet ground over the drain field can mean sewage is surfacing. That's a health risk, and it can wreck a lawn. Parts of the yard may stay off limits until the tank is pumped and the cause is fixed.
Untreated wastewater can reach groundwater and nearby streams. That can mean violations and fines under rules from SCDES, the agency that took over DHEC's environmental work in 2024.
Potential Costs of Septic Problems
We Know How to Stop These Problems Before They Start
A Practical, Long-Term Approach
Clearing the tank fixes the immediate problem, but it doesn't explain why the tank filled up. So every call comes with a straight answer about what we saw and a maintenance plan if one fits your household and water use.
Emergency septic service, available 24 hours a day
Clear pricing and discounts for new customers
Strict compliance with SCDES regulations
Emergency septic service, available 24 hours a day
Clear pricing and discounts for new customers
Strict compliance with SCDES regulations
Emergency support when things can’t wait
Clear pricing and discounts for new customers
Strict compliance with SC DHEC regulations
Fully licensed and approved for septic work in Spartanburg County
Certified waste disposal with proper documentation
Why Spartanburg homeowners choose us:
Septic Services in Spartanburg, SC
Emergency septic service is only one thing this crew does. Regular pumping, septic inspections, repair, and installation all come from one local team, and we leave the property clean.
Septic Tank Pumping and Emergency Pump-Out in Spartanburg, SC
A tank that goes too long between visits fills with sludge and scum until solids start moving toward the drain field. That's how a routine job becomes a backup. In May 2026 a Spartanburg homeowner on Country Club Road booked a routine tank service because his plumber suggested it. The concrete lid broke apart when we lifted it, and once the tank was empty, groundwater was already seeping back in through the walls. Emptying a tank in that condition only buys a few days, so we showed him what we found and replaced it the following week with a riser on the new tank so the next visit needs no digging. The two visits on that job came to $800, and our published rate for a 1,000-gallon tank in Spartanburg County is $400, current as of September 2026. For most homes, servicing the tank every three to five years keeps a system on track, depending on tank size and household size. Everything we haul goes to licensed treatment facilities, and we keep a record of your service date so we can reach out around the three-year mark instead of waiting for an emergency.
Septic System Installation & Upgrades
Sometimes emptying the tank shows it can't be saved. If you're building a home or replacing a failed system, we plan a new septic system around your land. Every new installation starts with a site evaluation and soil analysis, because soil conditions in the Piedmont decide what a system can handle. We handle permits through the final inspection and size conventional or alternative systems to your household.
Septic Repairs
Slow drains and foul odors are early warning signs, and they usually mean the trouble is underground. Standing water in the yard belongs on that list too. A camera inspection and hands-on diagnostics show whether a clogged line or a broken pipe is to blame, or whether the septic tank or drain field is failing. Then we explain what we found in plain language, and you choose how to fix the problem with no pressure. Septic system repairs range from a quick line clear to a bigger dig, and every one is built for Upstate soil and weather. Urgent septic problems go to the front of the line.
OUR PROJECTS
Each job below has its own write-up. Start with the emergency job if your tank is full right now. It turned up a larger system problem, and the crew finished the full system repair the next morning.
Once the job is complete, we walk you through everything and make sure all your questions are answered.
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We remain available for future maintenance or questions. No surprises, just solid work from start to finish.
Ongoing Support
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Our Approach
Our experienced crew completes the work efficiently and cleans up thoroughly.
Professional Service
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We keep things simple and transparent. First, we diagnose the issue.
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Then we provide a clear plan and upfront pricing, so you know exactly what to expect.
Clear Plan & Pricing
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New customers who book an appointment online get 10% off.
About Rock Solid Septic ~ Excavation
We're your neighbors. I'm John Rusev, co-owner of Rock Solid Excavation Services LLC. We run on a simple rule. Show up when we say we will and do the work right.
We've worked in this part of the Upstate for years, so we know the soil and county requirements that come with septic systems here.
I hold our pumping and hauling license, OSWWP0109, and we work on residential and commercial properties throughout Spartanburg County. From emergency pumping to a maintenance plan, we treat your home like our own. Our goal is to be the last septic service company you'll ever need to call.
We've worked in this part of the Upstate for years, so we know the soil and county requirements that come with septic systems here.
I hold our pumping and hauling license, OSWWP0109, and we work on residential and commercial properties throughout Spartanburg County. From emergency pumping to a maintenance plan, we treat your home like our own. Our goal is to be the last septic service company you'll ever need to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
If sewage is backing up into a tub or toilet, that's an emergency. So is an overflowing tank or sewage in the yard. Gurgling pipes and foul odors that won't clear mean the same thing, as they just show up earlier. If wastewater is coming up where it shouldn't, cut off water use and call us.
Our published rates for a standard tank service in Spartanburg County run $400 for a 1,000-gallon tank, $525 for a 1,250-gallon tank, $525 for a 1,500-gallon tank and $800 for a 2,000-gallon tank, current as of September 2026. What an emergency or after-hours call adds, if anything, depends on the job, so call 864-431-2822 and we'll quote the price before the truck comes out.
Some tanks keep working for a long time, but 20 years is far past the guidance. EPA says a tank should be emptied every three to five years, and sludge and scum keep building the whole time. Once they reach the outlet, solids can escape the tank. If yours has gone that long, book a visit and have the tank inspected. Emptying the tank alone won't tell you what shape the drain field is in.
Cut off water use right away. That means no flushing and no laundry, since every gallon has nowhere to go. Keep kids and pets away from wet ground near the septic tank, and keep vehicles off the tank and the ground around it. If you know where the tank lid is, tell us when you call.
Every three to five years is the usual range, and EPA also suggests an inspection every one to three years. Tank size and household size move the number. SCDES's general guidance lists about every three years for a 1,000-gallon tank serving four people. Staying on that schedule costs far less than any repair.
Sludge and scum keep building and squeeze the clear zone in the tank until solids start escaping toward the drain field. That's how a $400 tank service (1,000-gallon tank, September 2026 rate) turns into a backup, and the EPA puts repair or replacement of a malfunctioning conventional system at $5,000 to $15,000 as of September 2026. An overdue tank isn't automatically a damaged system, but it does leave the drain field exposed.
Why Spartanburg Homeowners Choose Rock Solid Excavation Services LLC
People call us because we answer the phone and do what we said we would. Not sure if it's a septic backup or a plumbing clog? Call anyway, and we'll help you sort it out. Our knowledge of local soil conditions and county requirements helps us avoid costly mistakes. From Inman to Boiling Springs, our customers value honest communication and quality work. Overflowing tanks don't keep business hours, so call any time.
Not sure if you're in range? Give us a call, and we'll let you know right away.
Not sure if you're in range? Give us a call, and we'll let you know right away.
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SERVICE AREAS
Based in Spartanburg, SC (29303), we serve homes and businesses within a 40-mile radius, including:
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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
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