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Marshall & Blount Counties Family-owned septic and excavation crew

Boaz Septic Service. One Crew for the Whole System.

Pumping, repairs, inspections, new installations, commercial grease traps, and small excavation work across Marshall and Blount Counties—handled by a local crew that answers the phone and explains the next step.

  • Septic pumping
  • Repairs & alarms
  • New systems
  • Inspections
  • Grease traps
  • Light excavation
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Full service Residential & commercial
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Septic Services for Homes and Businesses in Boaz

Whether you need routine maintenance, help with an active problem, a new system, commercial grease-trap service, or a small excavation project, start here.

Septic Tank Pumping

Regular septic tank pumping helps prevent backups and protect the system. Stephens Septic Service provides pump-outs for residential and commercial systems across its North Alabama service area. We pump the tank, inspect accessible baffles and inlet/outlet tees, and check solids levels so you have a clearer maintenance picture.

$400-$600

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Septic Tank Repair

When a septic system fails, the first job is to identify the actual failure point. Stephens Septic troubleshoots accessible pumps, impellers, alarms, baffles, lines, tank components, and flow problems before recommending the next repair step.

$400-$1,500+

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Septic Tank Cleaning

Septic cleaning is a more thorough solids-removal and accessible condition-check scope than a routine pump-out. The crew should confirm what the proposed cleaning includes, why the tank needs it, and whether a separate repair or inspection is a better next step.

$400-$800

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Septic Tank Inspection

Buying a home with a septic system or establishing a maintenance baseline? Stephens Septic can scope an inspection around accessible tank components, solids, flow observations, and the written information the customer needs. Confirm the exact inspection and report scope before scheduling.

$300-$500

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Septic Tank Installation

New construction and failed-system replacement require an approved site, design, permit, excavation plan, installation, and inspection sequence. Stephens Septic can review the project and confirm which parts of that sequence the crew will perform or coordinate before providing an estimate.

$5,000-$15,000+

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Grease Trap Service

Stephens Septic provides grease-trap and interceptor pumping for restaurants and food-service properties on confirmed routes. The crew reviews trap access, service history, kitchen volume, scheduling needs, and requested documentation before setting the account scope.

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Residential Excavating

Beyond septic work, we provide residential excavation services across Marshall and Blount Counties. Backyard grading, utility trenching, driveway preparation, and small site work. Same crew, same reliability, same honest pricing.

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Not sure what you need?

Check Whether Your Septic Tank May Be Due.

Use the schedule check for a practical maintenance window. If you need an installation, grease-trap service, repair, or excavation, use the service form above instead. Or call (205) 363-0340
Septic Health Check

When should you pump your tank?

Three taps. No email needed to see your answer.

Backup, sewage odor, pooling water, or an alarm? Call now instead of using the calculator.

Step 1

How big is your septic tank?

Planning guidance only. Backups, sewage odor, pooling water, or an active alarm need a phone call.

What Makes Stephens Septic Different

We're not a call center. We're two brothers from Boaz who built this company on showing up, fixing the problem, and treating your property like our own.

We Answer the Phone

Call us and a real person picks up — not a voicemail, not a call center. You talk directly to the people who do the work.

Honest Diagnosis

We fix what's actually broken. We don't upsell replacements you don't need or charge for problems that don't exist.

A Clear Next Step

We ask what the system is doing, explain what those symptoms can mean, and confirm the earliest available appointment.

Why Local Homeowners Trust Us

Stephens Septic Service was started by two brothers who grew up right here in Boaz. We built this company because our neighbors deserved better than the runaround they were getting from other septic companies — missed appointments, vague pricing, and work that didn't hold up.

Every truck we send out carries our family name. That's why we explain what we find, protect the work area, and make sure the homeowner understands the next maintenance step. The customer feedback on this site comes from real service experiences.

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The 3-Step Plan

1

Call Us

Tell us what's going on. We'll ask the right questions and give you an honest estimate over the phone.

2

We Show Up

On time, with the right equipment. We diagnose the problem, explain what we find, and get to work.

3

Problem Solved

Your system works. We clean up, explain what we did, and tell you when to schedule your next service.

More Free Septic Tools

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Septic Service Cost Estimator

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Not sure? Use 1,000 gallons as a disclosed planning assumption.

Is My Septic System Failing?

Answer 5 quick questions to find out what your system needs.

Question 1 of 5

Are your drains slow or backing up?

What Our Customers Say

Real feedback from homeowners who called Stephens Septic.

★★★★★
"Great price, highly recommend! Very quick and nice people. I accidentally dug up the wrong lid, but they were very nice and did not charge me. Called yesterday and they came out today. Affordable as well!"
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Gloria Chaney

Google Review

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"Very polite and professional. Called and they came out within an hour to pump out the septic tank. I definitely recommend them."
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Burley Garrison

Google Review

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"These guys were the best! Called when they said they would, showed up right on time, and did a fantastic job. I highly recommend them and their company. They pumped our septic. Reasonable as well."
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Lisa

Google Review · Jul 2025

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"These guys show up when they say they will and are both friendly and professional. They are forthright about what you need and don’t try to sell you a bill of goods."
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Rosanne Tidwell

Google Review · Apr 2024

★★★★★
"Always great, friendly, professional, and prompt service! We have been using this company for 6+ years."
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Amber Holt

Google Review · Mar 2024

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"They did an amazing job pumping my septic tank! I called them and they came the same day to take care of it. I highly recommend them!"
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Lupita Jose

Google Review · Feb 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a septic tank be pumped?
The EPA and Alabama Department of Public Health say household septic tanks are typically pumped every 3 to 5 years. Household size, wastewater volume, solids, and tank size can shorten or lengthen that window. Use the schedule check above for a planning estimate, then confirm actual condition through service or inspection.
What happens if you don't pump your septic tank?
When solids escape an overfilled tank, they can clog the drain field and contribute to system failure. Warning signs include slow drains, sewage odor, an alarm, surfacing wastewater, or unusually wet ground near the system. If those signs are present, reduce unnecessary water use and call rather than relying on a calculator.
How much does septic tank pumping cost in Alabama?
Stephens Septic’s typical residential pumping range is $400 to $600, but tank size, access, digging, condition, and disposal requirements can change the quote. Call with your location and what the system is doing for current pricing.
What should I do with an urgent septic problem?
If sewage is backing up, surfacing in the yard, or an alarm is active, stop unnecessary water use and call (205) 363-0340. We will confirm current availability and the safest next step.
What areas do you serve?
Stephens Septic serves homes and businesses across Marshall and Blount Counties, including Boaz, Albertville, Guntersville, Arab, Oneonta, Snead, Cleveland, Locust Fork, and Blountsville. Call with your address to confirm current scheduling.
How do I know if my septic system needs repair?
Common signs include: sewage backing up into drains, foul odors near the tank or yard, wet or spongy areas over the drain field, gurgling sounds in pipes, and high-water alarms sounding. If you notice any of these, call us for a diagnosis.
Do you handle septic inspections for home sales?
Yes. We provide comprehensive septic inspections for home buyers and sellers. Our inspection includes tank locate, solids measurement, baffle check, drain field flow test, and a written report suitable for real estate transactions.
Can you install a new septic system?
Yes. We handle full septic system installations including site evaluation, permitting with the county health department, excavation, tank and line installation, drain field construction, and final inspection.

Need Septic or Excavation Work in Boaz?

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