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MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE

Septic Systems

About us

We are a family owned and operated septic tank pumping company based out of Ravensdale, WA. Our mission is to give our residential and commercial customers top-quality service, while providing economical solutions to their repair or replacement needs. We accomplish this by only employing expert technicians that are Washington On-Site Sewage Association (WOSSA) certified and posses years of hands-on experience in the industry. Our team is happy to answer your questions about your septic system. McNel Septic Service is fully insured, licensed and bonded for your peace of mind.

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Septic Tank Pumping. Grease Tank Pumping; Real Estate and Routine Inspections. Minor Repairs, Group Rates

Services we don't offer

We do not install septic tanks.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.096 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
98%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 26-96 of 96 reviews

Michael O.
06/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Ken did an excellent job. Tank was close to overflowing and the filter was clogged. Explained everything he was doing along the way. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Septic tank needed to be emptied and regular maintenance

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
$1,000

Daryl H.
05/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Excellent work. Watching the "CrustBuster" liquefy the solids tank was interesting. Good father (Ken) and son (Sean) team.
Description of Work: Overfull solids tank and corroded wiring to pump in pump tank. All repaired next day from failure and an excellent price.

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 MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the review!

Scott S.
05/2017
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Prices were somewhat high but they did excellent service. They also had great advice on locating my septic tank every 3 or 4 yrs.
Description of Work: Cleaning 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

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the review!

Wesley J.
12/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
At 11:35 pm last night, my daughter and I were on our hands and knees, piles of soggy bath towels between us, wondering where all the water was coming from. By lunchtime the following day, we learned about baffles and bacteria; scum and sludge; and...well...let's just say that it was a crappy educational experience (in a good way!). For you locals, I can't possibly recommend McNel Septic enough. Ken was great and had the heart of a teacher. We now know how to better maintain our septic system. The cost was slightly higher (~$537 for 1,200+ gallons) than the competition, but worth every penny because of the education and thoroughness.
Description of Work: septic tank 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
$537

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the review!

Ruth B.
11/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Helped me find the lid to my tank and dug it up as I have only owned the house a couple years. It was not an easy job as my tank's outlet lid had fused itself to the tank and had to be pried open. They let me know what was going on every step of the process and were very nice. I really appreciate the explanations and the professional work and checking the status of my tank. The replacement of the outlet pipe cost me money today but will extend the life of my system over the long term.
Description of Work: Seotic tank pump out and they found that the outlet baffle was broken on my tank and would have eventually ruined my drain field and they completed the repair while they were here.

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
$880

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you for your business! Glad to help!

Kelleen S.
07/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Possibly the best service we have ever had. They bent over backwards to get us immediate help as we were unable to use any water. The owner was extremely knowledgeable and very approachable. He kept us informed as to every step and explained each procedure understandably. They now have a new life time client! I would highly recommend this company to anyone.
Description of Work: Septic was backed up to overflowing.

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
$780

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thanks for the great review! Glad we could help!!

David S.
06/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Quick response. Was able to squeeze me in between appointments. Had a septic alarm early in the morning, but the control panel indicated the water was not at a level that needed the pump to run. Shawn was able to isolate the problem to a backup pump shutoff float that was defective. Replaced the float, reattached float cables.
Description of Work: Had to troubleshoot septic alarm condition and repair.

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
$300

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thanks for the review and glad to help!

Gregg L.
06/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Serviceman very nice. Clean operation. Very Professional. Gave me helpful tips regarding maintenance and upkeep of septic system.
Description of Work: Pumped tank. Basic 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
$600

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thanks for the review!

Anthony B.
05/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Excellent! We were having issues with our septic tank where our pump was no longer working. We called several companies on an emergency to have all of our tanks pumped. McNel was the soonest that could come to pump the tanks. They stated it would have to be Monday as they needed a different truck for our narrow driveway. They ended up calling and performing the service on a Saturday as they were able to get their smaller truck working sooner. The quick response, professionalism, honesty and service we received was excellent! We will be using this service provider in the future!
Description of Work: Pumped Three Tanks on short notice

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
$1,438

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thanks for taking the time to give us a review! We appreciate it!

Wendy D.
03/2016
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
The owner of this company was a GREAT help to us! He first off gave us a referral to another company when he was unable to get to us in an emergency situation. I then called him later and he walked me through an awkward situation I was in with my septic system and others services I was going to need. Essentially he told me how to remedy the situation myself on a temporary basis until I could decide how to move forward. What a breath of fresh air! Clearly a good man doing right by people. Refreshing. We will FOREVER use him going forward for all our septic needs.
Description of Work: Provided advice and a referral.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you!

tom A.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
Before calling, I located and dug up the lid to the tank. When Shawn and his dad arrived, he told me there were actually 2 tanks that needed to be pumped due to this being a cascade tank. He told me where it was and let me know that if I dug it he wouldn't have to charge me for digging. He also agreed to be back in half an hour without charging me for his time spent waiting. He arrived back as scheduled and cleaned the tanks to the bare concrete pumping out 12 years of accumulated sewage. Nice job, good people.
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
$560

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Glad you had a good experience with us! Thank you for the review!

PEGGY B.
01/2015
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
We had an emergency, our toilets were backing up. We called a plumber, but he said it sounded like septic was plugged. We called McNel Septic, was asked to describe problem, and they scheduled Shawn to come out within 2 1/2 hours. He showed up within that time, assessed the situation and quoted the price based on the size of the tank. He immediately got to work and had the tank pumped within 45 minutes. He cleaned up after himself. He was pleasant and professional and knowledgeable, as were the people I spoke to on the phone. I appreciated their advice and quick response and think the cost was reasonable.
Description of Work: Pumped 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
$518

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thanks for the review!

Therese R.
12/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
I'm in the middle of a home addition and while digging for a sewer reroute my contractor ran into a huge concrete septic tank which was abandoned in the late 70's with sewage still in it! I made frantic phone calls to pumping services and luckily got hold of Shawn. He was at my house within an hour. His pleasant and fantastic attitude made the whole disaster calmer. Big thumbs up! My remodel wasn't delayed as a result.
Description of Work: emergency pump out of old 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

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you for the great review on Angie's List! Glad we could help!

doug M.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
They were very good at communicating with me and were very professional and courteous. They did an excellent job, and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Pumped out 1100 gallon 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
$440

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you for the review on Angie's List!

Terry O.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
It could not have gone better. After the issue was said and done, McNel spent extra time teaching me the how's and why's of septic tank maintenance. They also review and correcting some of the work done by previous septic services - for no charge. I will definitely continue to call McNel Septic; I recommend them to anyone. They are good.
Description of Work: Our backyard was flooding with solid waste. McNel Septic Services was here helping extremely quick and this was called in on a Friday morning. The owners showed up, analyzed the situation, and corrected the immediate issue

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
$892

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you for your comment; and glad we could help you with your septic issue.

Joshua B.
10/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They arrived on time (slightly early, actually) and finished the job quickly. They took the time to explain how things went and to explain how my septic system was looking after they finished. Overall a great experience, and I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Pumped my septic tank and inspected my septic system.

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
$462

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
We appreciate your review on Angie's List.

Michelle P.
08/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
Shawn was on time, quickly located tanks & lid. Careful to return area back the best he was able. Super helpful, explaining levels he was looking for. Products to use such as the best brands of toilet paper for septic tanks.
Description of Work: Located & pumped out septic tank

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$492

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
thank you for your review

Anthony J.
08/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
McNel was able to come to our house earlier in the day (than the agreed-upon meeting time), based on their revised morning schedule... They called me to see if I could meet earlier. This actually helped me out, due to my own cramped schedule, so I was happy to say, "yes!" We met at the house, and they walked me through the condition of the system, as well as some do's and don'ts. We agreed that it was a good idea to have the system pumped, and they did it in a reasonable amount of time and at a reasonable price. I would call McNel again.
Description of Work: Inspect and pumped septic system. Provided advice on do's and don'ts, as well as maintenance.

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

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thanks for allowing us to come earlier! Thank you for the review and the feed back! Its means a lot to us!!

Cory B.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing, septic tank
  + 0 more
Service went good. However, they were very backed up and had to wait 2 weeks to get service performed. This is a problem when you have a septic backup.
Description of Work: Septic Tank Pumpout and cleaning

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you for the review. Yes, summer time does get very busy.

Rebecca R.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They were very reasonably priced, and I have used them before for another property. They are reliable, show up on time, take the time to explain to me what they are doing and why, and let me know about the maintenance I can do myself to keep the system working well. They also give me advice on what not to put down the drain and what toilet papers are better for the septic system than others.
Description of Work: They pumped my septic tank and cleaned the filters.

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

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review.

Joachim Siebeck S.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They arrived on time and did a good job. Their pricing was fair. They were also friendly and we would use them again.
Description of Work: They pumped out our septic tank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
thank you for your review.

JILL P.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They worked on it for a while before they could figure out what was going on and why there was a blockage. It turned out that the blockage was in a part of the system that stored the septic before it went in the tank. They cleared up the blockage and didn’t charge me extra for it. I would use them again.
Description of Work: They came over after the septic went into my 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

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you for the review and rating.

Gina Z.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
The pricing is within reason. They were recommended by the previous owner of the house, and they have always delivered great service. I have not had any issues with their customer service, and they always show up on time.
Description of Work: They pumped 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 MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
Thank you for your review.

Merilyn P.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They were great. They got the job done and check up on me to give me status updates. They were very communicative and there were no issues scheduling with them.
Description of Work: They cleaned out a septic tank to certify it and replaced some parts.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
[Member name removed]- it was a pleasure working with you; we got a lot of work done on your system, an inspection, pumping the tank, removing and replacing a baffle and D-box, installed a riser. Your were great to work with. Thank you.

Pamela N.
07/2014
5.0
septic tank
  + -1 more
They were prompt and seemed to know what they were doing. Their customer service and the people who came out are courteous and professional. I feel like their pricing is also at the industry standard.
Description of Work: They pumped 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
$398

Response from MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE
(member name)- Thank you for your review. It was nice working with you.

Contact information

PO BOX 486, Hobart, WA 98025

http://www.mcnelseptic.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Septic Systems

FAQ

MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE offers free project estimates.
No, MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE offers emergency services.
No, MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE does not offer warranties.
MCNEL SEPTIC SERVICE offers the following services: Septic Tank Pumping. Grease Tank Pumping; Real Estate and Routine Inspections. Minor Repairs, Group Rates
We do not install septic tanks.

Contact information

PO BOX 486, Hobart, WA 98025

http://www.mcnelseptic.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM