Modern Septic Service

Septic Systems

About us

Operating since the 1960s, Modern Septic Service stands as San Diego County's premier septic pump and repair service, delivering top-tier solutions for septic tank pumping and repair needs. This family-owned establishment prioritizes commercial and residential septic services, offering round-the-clock assistance to ensure strict adherence to environmental standards. Their adept team of professionals excels in an extensive array of septic solutions, spanning commercial, residential, industrial, governmental, and military pumping services. From inspection certifications to recreational pumping, they cover it all. As the go-to septic tank specialist in San Diego County, including El Cajon, Alpine, Chula Vista, La Mesa, Pine Valley, and Spring Valley, count on their"

Business highlights

64 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

The best, affordable Septic Tank Pumping and repair near you. Our 63 years of experience in the septic industry is our guarantee for quality. We do routine septic tank pumping, cleaning, repair and troubleshooting. Specialist in septic tank repairs, maintenance, and certification of inspection, there is no job too big or small for us. We earned our reputation in San Diego County by delivering countless 5-star services to our customers

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.916 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews

Montgomery H.
03/2024
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Excellent, fast and friendly service.
Description of Work: Clean septic tank

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$660

Kathryn B.
02/2024
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
The guys did a great job! Professional, fast service...just the way I like it. We will use their services again & we highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Septic Tank Puping and Cleaning
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Modern Septic Service
Thank you for your kind words about our service. As a small family business, we value connecting with you personally. We're pleased that our quick response left a positive experiance. We have detailed information on all our customers' tanks which enabling us to provide a tailored fast experience. We look forward to serving you again in three years, maintaining the high standards you expect from us Modern Septic.

Lupo Ferrara
11/2022
5.0
Google Review
Excellent service. Office manager Squeezed an appointment in to get my septic system pumped and inspection with a certification. The gentleman Jeremy who came out to do the work, was very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend Modern Septic to friends and family. I will definitely be using their services again, when needed. Thank you
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Modern Septic Service
Lupo, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so glad you had a wonderful experience with us and enjoyed yourself. We hope to see you again in the near future.

Diana Smith
04/2022
4.0
Google Review
Only pump service. No other services available, like investigate, confirm, check, repair.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Modern Septic Service
Diana, thank you for the four-stars! We look forward to seeing you again whenever you need our services.

John Y.
01/2020
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Modern came out quickly and pumped our septic tanks, giving us a discount for having 2 tanks on our property. They identified baffle wall issues with both tanks and recommended 2 septic repair companies (one which we used). Very fast and courteous employees.
Description of Work: septic tanks pumped

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from Modern Septic Service
Dear [Member Name Removed] thanks so much for the five star review. We are delighted to know you ha d a great experience not just with our team but also with our partners. Hope you septic tank will be working well for a long time and we will be here to serve you again in 3 to 5 years time.

Daniel W.
04/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Excellent, he showed up on time, easily found the entrance and quickly pumped the tank, inspected it and certified it for the escrow company. He was kind, willing to answer questions and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Inspected, pumped and certified a septic system for my new home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$565

Response from Modern Septic Service
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the kind words. Septic is our life and we always happy to share our knowledge with our customers. A well maintained septic system can improve any property value and therefore we are always here to help!

KAREN J.
12/2007
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
The workman was personable and understood the problem I had been having with the toilet backing up a couple of times during the preceding two weeks. I told him that another plumber had been out and recommended the septic tank be pumped. The work was completed in a reasonable amount of time and the lids were replaced as they had been previously. Everything works fine now.
Description of Work: The septic tank was uncovered and emptied; it was also examined by the service technician. Before completing the last compartment I ran water through the sinks and drains from inside the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$385

Response from Modern Septic Service
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad your septic system works perfectly, and we're happy to have contributed to an excellent service experience. We're always here to help. See you again in 3-5 years!

K K.
11/2006
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
This company is super, from the first call to the completion of work. They are professional and friendly. Debby was great on the phone and was able to offer much information on the process (for a novice like me). After the initial tank clean out, I did some digging on my own and was not sure what I was looking at and Modern came out (with no charge) to take a quick look and help me understand how to proceed. On the second visit, they came even sooner than expected and got right to work! All the employees who came out to the house were great, polite, friendly, and even apologetic when my system turned out to be a mess beyond their scope of work. I feel they did a great job and would highly recommend the company.
Description of Work: An older tank, backed up into the house. On the first visit in October, I had the tank pumped. They found broken baffles on the inlet and outlet. They gave me an estimate on how much it would cost to fix. On the second visit, they cleaned out my distribution box, fixed outlet baffle, and tested the leach lines.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

PATRICIA F.
09/2006
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Baltuzor, the serviceman was excellent. He was on time, extremely knowledgeable and polite. The company representative at the office where I called was also wonderful! And the price was the lowest of the three companies I called (all from Angie's List, of course). I highly recommend this company. They deserve an A+.
Description of Work: Residential septic tank was pumped.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

JOHN G.
09/2006
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They were on time and were very helpful in answering all of my questions.
Description of Work: Routine pumping of my septic tank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

HOLLY G.
10/2005
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
THIS COMPANY IS GREAT. THEY SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS PROMPTLY AND ALWAYS ARE ON TIME. THEY INSPECT THE SYSTEM AND INFORM YOU OF ANY POTENTIAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE RECOMMENDED THIS COMPANY TO MANY FRIENDS/FAMILIES.
Description of Work: OUR SEPTIC SYSTEM WAS IN NEED OF PUMPING. WE DECIDED TO HAVE IT PUMPED BEFORE WINTER. THEY CAME OUT AND INSPECTED/PUMPED OUR SYSTEM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

JAMES F.
10/2004
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
THEY DID FINE-THEY SUCKED IT DRY.
Description of Work: PUMPED & CERTIFIED SEPTIC SYSTEM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

HOLLY G.
10/2004
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
NICE PEOPLE, QUICK RESPONSE. I HAVE REFERRED THEM TO 3 FRIENDS AND THEY HAVE BEEN PLEASED AS WELL.
Description of Work: PUMPED SEPTIC TANK.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

CATHERINE W.
09/2004
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
MODERN SEPTIC IS A GREAT COMPANY THAT IS PROMPT, COURTEOUS AND PROFESSIONAL IN THE MAINTENANCE OF OUR SEPTIC TANK. THE TANK IS OVER 50 YEARS OLD AND AN ORIGINAL HAND-MADE TYPE THAT MANY COMPANIES ARE NOT EXPERIENCED WITH. MODERN SEPTIC SENDS ME YEARLY REMINDERS TO HAVE THE TANK SERVICED AND THEY ARE ALWAYS PROMPT FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT TIME. THEY ALWAYS CLEAN UP THE AREA COMPLETELY AND NEVER DISTURB SURROUNDING BUSHES OR OTHER OUTSIDE ITEMS NEAR THE UNDERGROUND TANK. THEY ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND POLITE AND WE PLAN TO CONTINUE TO GIVE THEM OUR BUSINESS AS LONG AS WE OWN THE HOUSE.
Description of Work: MODERN SEPTIC MAINTAINS AND CLEANS OUR SEPTIC TANK ON A YEARLY BASIS AND HAS BEEN DOING SO FOR NINE YEARS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

PATRICIA & DON P.
09/2004
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
WE WERE IN A BAD SITUATION BECAUSE OUR SEPTIC SYSTEM HAD FAILED. WE NEEDED TO HAVE REPAIR WORK DONE ON OUR SYSTEM AND THE TANKS HAD TO BE EMPTIED TO HAVE THE WORK DONE. MODERN WAS VERY PROMPT IN EMPTYING OUR TANKS SO WE COULD USE THE SYSTEM. WE DID THINK THE COST WAS HIGH, BUT DID APPRECIATE THE PROMPTNESS OF THEIR SERVICE.
Description of Work: WE HAVE A 2 TANK PUMP SEPTIC SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM HAD FAILED AND WE NEEDED TO HAVE REPAIR WORK DONE. BOTH TANKS WERE FULL AND WE DID NOT HAVE AN OPERATING SYSTEM.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

GINGER W.
09/2004
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
THEY MISSED THE FIRST APPOINTMENT, BUT SENT SOMEONE OUT THE NEXT DAY. GOOD WORK.
Description of Work: INSPECT LEACH LINES, TANK AND PUMP IN SEPTIC TANK.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

    Contact information

    1506 Pioneer Way,, El Cajon, CA 92020

    https://www.modernsepticservice.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    018004

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Septic Systems

    FAQ

    Modern Septic Service is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 AM

    Saturday: Closed

    Modern Septic Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Modern Septic Service offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Modern Septic Service offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, Modern Septic Service offers a 5% senior discount.
    Yes, Modern Septic Service offers emergency services.
    Yes, Modern Septic Service offers warranties.
    Modern Septic Service offers the following services: The best, affordable Septic Tank Pumping and repair near you. Our 63 years of experience in the septic industry is our guarantee for quality. We do routine septic tank pumping, cleaning, repair and troubleshooting. Specialist in septic tank repairs, maintenance, and certification of inspection, there is no job too big or small for us. We earned our reputation in San Diego County by delivering countless 5-star services to our customers

    Contact information

    1506 Pioneer Way,, El Cajon, CA 92020

    https://www.modernsepticservice.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 4:30 AM
    Saturday:
    Closed