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CARL'S SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

Septic Systems, Excavating

About us

pump septic tanks and do inspections for sale or refinance

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

pumping septic tanks and inspections for sale or refinance

Services we don't offer

Selling you stuff you dont need{drainfields additives etc}

Amenities



Accepted payment methods

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Financing Available

Reviews

4.725 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
12%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews

Christina P.
01/2022
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Very responsive - he did a great job, he did a inspection portion too! he is flexible,
Description of Work: septic pump - November
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandy E.
12/2020
1.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
The serviceman called the morning we were to have the tank serviced and delayed his service about 5 hours. Inconvenient but we worked with him. He performed the services as requested and was paid on site. This is the home of a 90 yr man and where the serviceman dug up the yard to locate the tank lid he left it very unsafe. He left the yard rough, uneven and dangerous to attempt to walk over. I need a report from Carl's so the property can be financed but after numerous calls and messages left he will not return my calls nor provide a copy of his report! Very unprofessional.
Description of Work: Septic tank pumped and cleaned

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$485

Larry C.
01/2018
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Todd and crew did a great job. Came right out the same day that I called, pumped the tank and we were done.
Description of Work: I needed a 1000-gallon septic tank 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
$495

Lora B.
10/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
excellent, same day service, punctual, professional
Description of Work: cleaning 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
$285

Ryan O.
06/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They showed up when they were supposed to and got the job done.
Description of Work: Had them come out and pump my septic tank.

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
$425

Robert R.
05/2017
4.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
OK...no problems...on time, quick
Description of Work: septic tank cleaning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Danne C.
05/2017
4.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Arrrived on time and completed the work in a professional manner.
Description of Work: Septic tank pump

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

James B.
12/2015
5.0
excavators, septic tank
  + 0 more
We discovered that septic was backing up and leaking into our basement Friday mid-afternoon. I contacted Todd immediately as he'd provided the cleanout service 3 years earlier and I was happy with the work. He scheduled us for first thing Saturday morning. He estimated he'd be to our place by 10AM, actually arrived at 9AM and I hadn't completely dug out the septic tank (actually not even close!). No problem, Todd was extremely good natured, picked up the shovel and quickly dug out the lid, in spite of driving rain, heavy and oversaturated clay soil. He had the tank (1500 gallon) pumped out within about 20 minutes I think. We tested by running water into the bathtub, and still the blockage remained. Todd crawled down into the tank and spent about 30 minutes trying to free the blockage, but to no avail. He recommended Action Drain who came out within an hour (on Saturday morning mind you!) and we were back in business after the power snake did its thing by Noon. Throughout the work Todd was cheerful, well mannered, and respectful of our property. I will always use Carl's Septic for my septic needs.
Description of Work: Dug out most of septic tank lid. Pumped out 1500 gallon septic tank. Serviced output to junction box, confirmed drainfield functional. Crawled down into the tank and attempted to clear blockage from house to septic tank. Referred us to a reasonably priced drain cleanout service provider who successfully removed the blockage using a power snake.

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
$450

Dolores C.
10/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He cleaned out septic. He was very prompt and courteous.

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
$450

Cary L.
09/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Arrived early, professional, without being stiff. It's a dirty job, nobody really wants to deal with getting it done, but Todd was easy going, did the job quickly, and was very helpful regarding my system overall. I also have a grease trap, which Todd said he rarely sees anymore probably because of the extra cost to install and route, but definitely improves the system process. Also pumped out the grease trap at no extra charge.
Description of Work: Pumped 1000 gal septic tank, and grease trap.

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
$375

Cory T.
06/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Pumped my overfill septic tank (20k gal). Cleaned the filter.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$795

Marcia W.
06/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Since the septic tank is located in the flower bed, asked the Todd? to try and avoid any plants. He went completely around the bed, and slipped the hose to the tank without disrupting any flowers. I very much appreciated the effort.

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
$225

Joanne S.
04/2015
4.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: empty septic tank

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$290

Dave B.
05/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
We woke up to a backed up septic system this morning, called Todd and he was here at 11:00 just like he Said he would be. It was a relatively easy fix, pumped down the first 12" and removed a clog from the outlet. Great guy, He could have charged much more than he did by pumping the entire tank but said it didn't't need it since it had Just been done 2 years ago. Great service, and you can trust him.
Description of Work: Septic tank back up.

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
$150

Kenneth D.
04/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I called in the morning and Todd was there at 11am on the dot, just as he said he would be. Took care of everything quickly and professionally offering advice along the way. Very professional and very quick response. Excellent service.

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
$450

John M.
04/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Great !!!!
Description of Work: Todd is an example of "pride in one's work". He did an excellent job, he was pleasant, courteous and professional in all that he did. I would recommend Carl's Septic to anyone.

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
$475

Joel F.
01/2014
5.0
excavators, septic tank
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .

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

Barbara N.
09/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Great....we were running 15 minutes late. By the time we arrived he had the tank pumped out and the repair completed. Todd was professional and willing to answer questions.
Description of Work: Cleaned out septic, removed and replaced fitting, and completed inspection.

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
$485

Bart K.
06/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
This went very well. I called and scheduled a date for 6/4/13. I was called a day early and told that the schedule had cleared and they could come that day if it would work for me (and it did), so I had them come on out. I knew where the tank was, but not the clean out valve. I was supposed to dig around and find it, but since the day to do the work had been moved up, I did not get the chance to do that. Todd Zelmer was the Service Tech that showed up. He showed up on time and I walked him around to where the tank is and explained that I did not find the clean out yet. (They charge I think $85/hr to dig to find the clean out). Todd worked magic with his probe plus his knowledge of septic tanks and guessed where to dig and in less than 10 minutes, had had found and unvovered the lid so he could pump. He quickly ran a hose from the truck around the back of the house and began pumping. I think it was between an hour and an hour and a half and Todd had pumped 1275 gallons from the tank and performed an inspection at my request. Todd did find that an outlet baffle was missing and suggested calling Action Drain to resolve this issue. I have to say that I REALLY like working with people who know what they are doing, and Todd knows his business. It was a pleasure to work with him and I would not hesitate to work with him again or recommend him to anyone else. He left the hole uncovered since I was going to have Action Drain out ASAP to deal with the baffle issue.
Description of Work: Pumped out 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
$525

kim W.
05/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Excellent and efficient service, with a smile. Todd called with an earlier opening. He was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Inspection diagram was far more accurate than had been done previously. Would recommend!
Description of Work: Septic pumping and inspection.

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
$480

Christine D.
03/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
We called Todd yesterday and he set an appointment for 10 AM this morning. At 9:05 AM we heard his truck and went out to greet him. We showed him where the septic tank was and he quickly uncovered the cleanout port (5 minutes). He opened the tank and set up to pump it to his truck. After pumping the tank he closed up the tank and replaced the sod that had been dug up. All told he was at our home less than an hour. Todd was friendly, courteous, and very professional. I highly recommend Carl's Septic Tank Cleaning service.
Description of Work: Todd dug to discover the cleanout port on our septic tank, located the port with minimum disruption of the yard, pumped out the tank, and replaced the port and the sod that had been removed.

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
$375

Andrew W.
03/2013
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
It went great.
Description of Work: He came out and pumped the septic. He was informative and was helpful. I would definitely use him again.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Martin M.
12/2012
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They ran a bit tardy, but it was a weekend and the serviceman had far to travel between calls. Once he arrived he took care of the problem promptly.
Description of Work: They pumped my septic tank and did a nice job of that. The only drawback, and perhaps it's inevitable was the stench left around the hole cover for days after the cleaning. The price was also very steep, but it was during a weekend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

John M.
11/2012
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
One of us smelled unpleasant odors coming from one of our toilets. It had been some years since we pumped the sceptic tank. This wasn't an emergency. I'd have been doubly relieved at his fast response if it had been. It was easy to get on his schedule and he was quite open to fitting into ours. He was prompt -- that's a real plus in my book. He's so fast with his work I hated to pay $390 for 30 minute's work. But what the heck -- he was prompt, knowledgeable, pleasant, efficient . . . and that fast with a service I needed to have done. I don't think it gets any better than that so the cost is not really a gripe. I'd use him again without looking for other service providers. What better recommendation is there than that?
Description of Work: We needed our sceptic tank pumped out. We found Carl's on Angie's List. He came, he saw, he pumped, he billed. He is local to Salem, available, prompt, knowledgeable, pleasant, and fast.

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
$390

Deirdre D.
03/2012
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They are good. He came promptly and he was nice. He found the septic tank which everybody said they knew where it was, but nobody did really. He came and got it done in winter. I went and stood there when he emptied the whole thing out. He came when I needed it. Everything was good and everything was fine. He gave me a few pointers. Usually people scare you about those septic systems. But he was calm amidst the storm because everybody was going crazy about septic systems.
Description of Work: I used Carl's Septic Tank Cleaning last year in January.

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
$375

    Contact information

    6329 STAGELINE LN SE, Salem, OR 97317

    na

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Monday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Thursday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Friday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Saturday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    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

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    Service Categories

    Septic Systems,
    Excavating

    FAQ

    CARL'S SEPTIC TANK CLEANING is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    CARL'S SEPTIC TANK CLEANING accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
    No, CARL'S SEPTIC TANK CLEANING does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, CARL'S SEPTIC TANK CLEANING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, CARL'S SEPTIC TANK CLEANING does not offer a senior discount.
    No, CARL'S SEPTIC TANK CLEANING does not offer emergency services.
    No, CARL'S SEPTIC TANK CLEANING does not offer warranties.
    CARL'S SEPTIC TANK CLEANING offers the following services: pumping septic tanks and inspections for sale or refinance
    Selling you stuff you dont need{drainfields additives etc}

    Contact information

    6329 STAGELINE LN SE, Salem, OR 97317

    na

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Monday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Thursday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Friday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Saturday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM