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J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc

Septic Systems, Sewer Cleaning, Wells and Pumps

About us

Family owned company in business since 1988. Complete septic system service including pumping, repairs and system installation.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We provide service for all septic system needs including septic tank, cesspool and holding tank pumping for residential and commercial; extension installation; sewage ejection and effluent pump installation; sewer line repair & replacement; jetting and electric snake.

Services we don't offer

Septic system inspection for property transactions.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.048 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 48 reviews

Amy P.
03/2021
5.0
septic tank, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
They were amazing. I had hired someone to do excavating and they broke my sewer line. After two failed attempts to fix it I was referred to J Gallageher Septic and Wastewater. The owner came out on a Saturday evening to diagnose the problem and came back to open up my line for the weekend. Monday morning he sent two of his guys out to dig up the entire line and fix it properly. They took the time to not only explain what they were doing but to listen to my concerns. They were very professional and pleasant, went above and beyond my expectations and explained everything they had done. The next day the owner called to make sure I was satisfied. Excellent customer service and fabulous work!! Thank you Jim Gallageher and team!!
Description of Work: Septic line and trap replaced

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
$3,000

Leigh Z.
10/2019
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Fantastic!...First time in 23 years that the septic person explained the procedure - showed me why & what he was doing, because for 23 years the company that I had used was doing it completely wrong! and he fixed a problem I had for 23 years with my septic system, that no other company had ever bothered to take the time to explain, nor fix!...plus, the price was great too, lower than all my previous bills!..I highly recommend them - they are personal, informative, friendly, great crew!
Description of Work: Septic tank emptied!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you very much! We appreciate your great review and recommendation, and we are happy to have gained you as a new customer. We look forward to providing service in the future.

maria Y.
07/2018
5.0
septic tank, wells
  + 0 more
It went very well. We are confident that our septic tank is in good working condition.
Description of Work: Septic tank inspection and pumping.

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

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you very much for posting a review. It is very much appreciated. We look forward to providing continued service when needed.

mark B.
05/2018
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
We are very pleased with Gallagher septic and wastewater. From office staff to Phil and John, everyone is great. Very personable and friendly. They got the job done quickly and efficiently even under unusual property constraints. They answered all my questions and I appreciate their customer service. The price is extremely reasonable. Again, very pleased and highly recommend them. Mark, West Bradford
Description of Work: Septic tank pumped and inspected

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

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you very much for the review you have posted. We are happy to have gained you as a customer and appreciate the recommendation. We look forward to providing future service.

lazaros K.
10/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
great Highly recommend, from the knowledgeable people on the phone to very prompt and courteous staff. Highly Recommend.
Description of Work: pumped 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
$290

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you [Member Name Removed]! We appreciate you taking the time to post a review and for your recommendation! We are grateful to have gained you as a new customer and look forward to providing future service.

Margaret O.
04/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Great. We scheduled our next service date already for two years from now!
Description of Work: Performed first check of our Septic system since we moved in one year ago. Pointed out a missing access point that we're addressing with the builder. Highly knowledgeable, professional and even their trucks were clean and pleasant.

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
$245

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you, we appreciate you taking the time to post a review! We are happy to have gained you as a continued customer!

Marjorie K.
04/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
it was excellent/ the people are ver very nice and very good.
Description of Work: They instal a new 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
$12,900

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! it is very much appreciated!

Gary D.
01/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Performed service and left the bill with inspection notes.
Description of Work: Empty 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
$220

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
We appreciate you posting a review and we are happy to be of service!

James C.
01/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
j. Gallagher sent out two service workers within 2 hours of first contact. They performed the work (in the rain) in about 1 hour. The end result looked to be excellent.
Description of Work: Install riser and new cap for septic holding 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
$350

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you very much for posting a review. We were happy to be of service and we appreciate you choosing our company through Angies List.

Jennifer S.
12/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Extremely thorough and vigilant in his work. Knowledgeable, and experienced. Very reasonable price for his time and experience.
Description of Work: Fixing a backup in the 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

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service and gain you as a customer.

11/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
The technicians were extremely thorough when evaluating the system and even took the time to call my son to get more specifics. They diagnosed and resolved the problem and saved me a good amount of money because I did not have to call a plumber to do additional work. After the service I scheduled a date to have my septic system cleaned. The driver arrived on time, was very pleasant and paid particular attention to not track any dirt into my house. The hole to pump the system was put back in such a way that you could hardly tell it had been dug up. Every interaction I had with the Gallagher team was very professional and pleasant. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I contacted Gallagher Septic because of an issue I was having with a pump up flush station. Robin, the office manager, was very knowledgeable and took an excellent report about the problem I was having. Technicians were at my home within an hour of my call.

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
$230

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
We appreciate your very thorough review and comments, and for taking the time to do so! Thank you!

Carol D.
10/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
We've use Jim since we've been in our home 17years. We would never use anyone else! Jim listens to our instructions to a tee when it comes to coming on our property to get to the tanks. We live on 10 acres, we have a bridge over a pond (which will not support a truck of that size) and we have very saturated areas on our property where the truck must drive. Jim knows when we have a dry spell that that's the time for him to send a truck out or he comes himself. Jim has replaced our pump twice since we've been there too. He's always quick to come out and diagnose and fix the problem with little to no hassle. He works around my work schedule, couldn't ask for anyone better than his company!
Description of Work: septic tanks cleaned out

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

Timothy G.
08/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Great company-very responsive and knowledgeable. We had been having a recurring problem with the sewer pipe clogging and having to have the sewer line snaked out. J Gallagher correctly diagnosed the problem as being a sag in the old sewer line which was causing the clogging. Replaced the sewer line-problem solved! Excellent responsiveness in emergency and non-emergency situations. Reliable all around-they show when they say they will. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: New sewer pipe from the house to the septic tanks. Also general septic system maintenance/pumping. Emergency snake-out of the old sewer line when clogged.

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
$2,300

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
We are very happy we could correct the issue for you! Thank you very much for your review. It is very much appreciated!

Ruth K.
11/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They showed up as scheduled, completed the project, inspected the tanks. Everything went great. I will use them as long as I have a septic system (my township may be changing my development to public sewer.)
Description of Work: Pumped out 1500 gallons of septic nastiness.

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
$220

Steven R.
10/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Arrived on time. Alerted me he was here (since we provided CC info and did not need to be home) Very thorough inspection. Gave me good feedback.
Description of Work: Cleaned and inspected 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
$220

John G.
06/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Within a hour, Mr Gallagher himself turned up and diagnosed the problem and admitted his guys probably should have noticed the problem when they did the last service. He spent 2-3 hours emptying the septic and assessing everything. Then came back on Monday and replaced all the parts that had failed. We were delightfully surprised when the invoice came and he charged us nothing for the work on Sunday. Whether or not his guys should have noticed the issue when they emptied the tank is not something I would have ever been able to determine. As such, I wouldn't have expected the work to be done for free. He did it because doing a good job is important to him. This is exactly how I want every service provider to act.
Description of Work: Our septic system backed up only a couple of weeks after we'd had it emptied. Of course, this occurred on a Sunday. We called J Gallagher who had been our vendor for years.

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
$1,300

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you for your nice words, and for spending the time to post a review for us. I believe relationships are more important than money. Its always been about the service and always will be. Jim Gallagher

Nicol M.
02/2015
5.0
septic tank, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
We had a back up in the main drain leading to the septic tank, which started to flood the basement - on Christmas day. I called several '24 hour emergency' places that didn't seem to want to come out on the holiday. I waited until the next day and came across J. Gallagher. I called early in the morning and got the answering service. Jim, the owner, called me back in about 1 minute. He asked me questions and got some history on the house/septic system. He came by shortly after that. He looked at things and got to work. There were three manholes out in the yard, but he was looking for a fourth one. He ended up finding it in the flowerbed, it had been covered up at some point before purchasing the house. He did some more looking around and found the clog in the basement floor. He hooked his equipment up and was able to remove the clog saving us a bit of money. He then emptied the septic tanks and informed us of exactly what size tanks and such we had out there. He completed the job quickly and knew exactly what he was doing. Jim is extremely knowledgeable in his work and had no trouble explaining everything to us. He was very easy to talk to about the job and about other general things. I wish I would have come across his company on Christmas day. He probably would have come out right away! J. Gallagher is my new septic company.
Description of Work: Unclogged a sewer line and emptied septic tanks.

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
$280

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you so much for your thorough review and taking the time to post it. We really do appreciate it. We are very happy we could do the job for you, and to have you as a future customer.

Christine O.
01/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Contacted J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater ASAP this a.m. via Angie's list. Within 10 minutes, was contacted by Robin who discussed the problem and then immediately had me placed on the work order route. Grateful is an understatement. Tim arrived this morning. He was professional, knowledgeable, and began working right away. The job was complete in a timely manner and the area was put back together neatly.
Description of Work: Assess difficulty with plumbing - toilets would not flush properly and water backing 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

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
We are happy we could get there as quickly as we could to resolve the problem for you. We do appreciate you taking the time to post a review. Thank you for contacting us and we look forward to being of service in the future.

rosemary Y.
09/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Was contacted by Jim, the owner. Friendly and understanding of our situation . One of his employees, Tom, came today. He was very friendly , helpful, knowledgeable and informative, and a great worker. Did not seem to be bothered by our many questions ; he answered them all. He performed the requested work and explained our cesspools(2) system to us. From my first experience with them I would highly recommend them for septic/cesspool service. Thanks guys!
Description of Work: Needed to get 2 cesspools pumped out. Had been using a contractor for 20 plus years but he has since passed. . I read the reviews on Angie's list and decided to go with J. Gallagher.

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
$220

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you for choosing us to be your new service company and taking the time to post your thoughtful review. We look forward to being of service in the future and having you as a customer.

Nina V.
09/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
I left a message on the answering machine. They called back within hours. I explained my situation. Even though my home is not close to their regular service area, they managed to get someone out the next morning (at the exact time they said they would be there!). My septic tank not only needed to be drained, it had both electrical and mechanical issues. All were repaired. The technician was knowledgeable, polite and very helpful. The company takes credit cards or a check. I recommend them highly!
Description of Work: I knew there was something wrong with my septic tank: when the toilet in the guest room on the bottom floor of the house was flushed, sludge came up through the shower drain, Of course, I was having company this weekend. I found this company on Angie's list and called them. They came out right away, diagnosed the problem and fixed it. I am very happy!

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
$645

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review. We are also happy to have you as a new customer and appreciate you referring us to others!

Mark S.
05/2014
5.0
septic tank, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Two well informed techs dug up the tops to the tanks snaked a hose from the front to the back and pumped out both tanks - I did not expect them to grab a hose and spray down the tanks... They offered to fix a broken cap, they cleaned up and covered the hole - I just have to find some grass seed. Great job.
Description of Work: The tech showed up on time, the medium sized truck never left the drive - they pumped out both tanks and did a clean up. Could not ask for better service. Huge thanks!!

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
$240

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
You are very welcome and we appreciate the very thorough review ... thank you. We are happy to have you as a new customer.

Diane C.
04/2014
5.0
septic tank, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
He is a wonderful man. I have been using him for years. The city ordinance states that residences must have this done every three years. He was always so personable and honest. I will be using his services again. This is a great family run business.
Description of Work: They come out every three years to clean and inspect the septic systems. He also had to install a new over flow baffle and some extra maintainence.

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
$460

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you very much for your review. It has been our pleasure to be of service, and to have you as a customer for the past 10 years.

karen H.
04/2014
5.0
septic tank, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
The lady on the phone and the man who performed the service were extremely friendly and helpful. Service was provided as promised. My only complaint was that the day of service I called to find out what time they would be coming. I was told I was on the schedule for 11:30 but that they could be running ahead of schedule or behind so to expect them anytime between 10:30 and 12:30. They did not arrive until after 2 pm (and no calls to say they were running late).
Description of Work: Cleaned out septic tank.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
We do appreciate your review. We sincerely apologize for the lack of communication on our part and are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused for you. We always strive to do our best and it is very helpful to know when we have not done so and can make corrections in the future. Thank you.

Linda K.
11/2013
5.0
septic tank, wells
  + 0 more
I had a fantastic experience with J Gallagher - they were extremely responsive, and everyone I spoke with was incredibly friendly. When they realized that I had a pump which was leaking in my basement and preventing me from running water for necessary tasks, they adjusted their schedule to get out to my house as soon as possible. I am also new to having a septic system, and they took the time to explain how it worked to me - I really appreciated the education. They gave me tips on keeping my system working effectively, and everything has been going well. I will definitely use them again whenever I need anything.
Description of Work: Fixed a pump to my septic that wasn't working properly.

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

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you for your very thoughtful review. We are happy to have gained you as a new customer and look forward to being of service in the future.

Karen V.
11/2013
5.0
septic tank, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Pumped out tank. Exceptional service and professionalism.
Description of Work: I used Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control.

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
$235

Response from J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc
Thank you very much for your review. We strive to always give the best of service to our customers and are always glad to hear when we have met that expectation.
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Contact information

1606 Embreeville Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320

http://www.jgallagherseptic.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Septic Systems,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps

FAQ

J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc offers free project estimates.
No, J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc offers warranties.
J Gallagher Septic and Wastewater Control, Inc offers the following services: We provide service for all septic system needs including septic tank, cesspool and holding tank pumping for residential and commercial; extension installation; sewage ejection and effluent pump installation; sewer line repair & replacement; jetting and electric snake.
Septic system inspection for property transactions.

Contact information

1606 Embreeville Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320

http://www.jgallagherseptic.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM