Brian Ducre

Quick Answer For the last 13 years that we have been serving Rockdale County, homeowners and the wider Conyers community have referred to Septic Tank Guru as the best septic repair company in Conyers GA, be it for cracked tanks, failed baffles, overloaded drainfields, or older systems sized decades ago for a smaller household. Call … Read more

Quick Answer For the last 13 years, we have pumped septic tanks across Gwinnett County, and homeowners in Lawrenceville have always pointed to Septic Tank Guru as the best septic pumping company in Lawrenceville, GA. We’re proud of that, and we stay committed to keeping it that way, from our flat $575 pricing to our … Read more

Quick Answer A septic permit Marietta GA homeowners need for a new septic system comes from Cobb & Douglas Public Health, not the city, and runs about $360 in county fees plus a separate $400 to $800 third-party soil test. A septic permit Marietta GA takes 10 to 30 business days to clear the county … Read more

Quick Answer A new septic system installation in metro Atlanta typically costs $8,000 to $20,000, with soil type, system type, and lot size driving most of the difference. If your county health department has flagged your property or a home sale is on hold for a new system, call us today so we can get … Read more

Quick Answer For septic tank pumping near you in Sandy Springs, call Septic Tank Guru. We charge a flat $575 for the same job, emergency or not, and we can usually schedule same-day. Other Atlanta companies quote $650 to $900 for the same visit. Call today if you smell sewage in the yard, hear the … Read more

Quick Answer For 13 years, homeowners across Sandy Springs have told us the same thing after the job is done: we are the best septic pumping and repair company they have used. Ask around and the reasons repeat. A free quote before anyone shows up. Same-day pumping. Emergency calls that cost the same as a … Read more

Quick Answer Septic services cost in Gwinnett County GA range from $575 for a standard pump-out to $6,000-$15,000 for drainfield replacement. Inspections start at $475, and tank repairs run $500 to $5,500 depending on what failed. If you are seeing slow drains, soggy patches in the yard, or smelling sewage near the tank, call today. … Read more

Quick Answer A new drainfield installation in metro Atlanta typically costs $5,000 to $15,000 for a standard installation, with the most common projects landing between $8,000 and $12,000 depending on system size, soil conditions, and county permit fees. If your property sits on red clay soil in Gwinnett, Forsyth, or Cobb County, plan for the … Read more

Quick Answer Septic services cost in Fulton County GA ranges from $475 for a flat-rate inspection to $15,000 for a full drainfield replacement. Pumping starts at $575 flat. If you smell sewage, see wet ground over your drainfield, or have drains backing up, call today. Call 404-694-3060 Get a Free Estimate Fulton County has some … Read more

Quick Answer Septic tank repair cost in metro Atlanta runs $500 to $5,500. Minor fixes like a baffle or lid cost $300 to $800. Major repairs like a cracked tank or broken line cost $1,800 to $5,500. If sewage is backing into the house or pooling in the yard, that is an emergency. Call today. … Read more

Quick Answer Septic services cost in Cobb County GA ranges from $575 for a standard pump to $15,000 or more for a full drainfield replacement, with inspections at a flat $475 and most repairs between $500 and $5,500. If you smell sewage inside your home or see it backing into drains, that is an emergency. … Read more

Quick Answer The most common drainfield failure signs in metro Atlanta are soggy ground over the field, slow drains in every fixture, sewage smell in the yard, and bright green grass strips over the leach lines. If you see standing water or smell sewage near the drainfield, call today. Waiting even two weeks can turn … Read more

Quick Answer Drainfield repair cost in metro Atlanta runs $1,500 to $4,000 for a partial fix. Full drainfield replacement runs $6,000 to $15,000. Red clay soil in Gwinnett and Cobb counties pushes costs higher. If you smell sewage or see standing water over your drainfield, call today. A small drainfield repair left 30 or more … Read more

Quick Answer When a septic fails inspection during a home sale, the most common causes are a full tank, a failing drainfield, cracked baffles, or broken distribution lines. If the lender requires a passing inspection, the sale cannot close until repairs are done. In most metro Atlanta deals, the seller pays or gives a credit. … Read more

Quick Answer A septic inspection cost in metro Atlanta starts at $475 flat. That price is the same across all 9 counties we serve, whether you need it for a home sale or routine maintenance. If you smell sewage, see wet spots over your tank, or are closing on a home within 30 days, call … Read more

Quick Answer You need a construction permit from your county Board of Health before installing any septic system in metro Atlanta. The permit requires a Level 3 soil survey, a site plan, and a system design. Fees range from $150 to $1,000+ depending on the county. If you are building, buying land, or replacing a … Read more

Quick Answer A failed perc test means the soil cannot support a conventional gravity drainfield, not that you cannot build at all. Georgia permits mound systems, ATU systems, LPP systems, and drip dispersal on land that failed the perc test. If your soil failed the perc test in metro Atlanta, your next step is hiring … Read more

Quick Answer A septic permit in Fulton County GA goes through the Fulton County Board of Health Environmental Health Services. The government permit fee starts at $750. The county has 20 days to approve a completed application. If you need a new system or a full replacement, call us. We handle the soil test coordination, … Read more

Quick Answer A perc test in metro Atlanta costs $400 to $800 through a DPH-certified soil classifier, plus county permit fees that range from $150 to $1,000 depending on your county. If you are buying land or need a new septic system, get the soil tested before you spend money on anything else. Call 404-694-3060 … Read more

Quick Answer A full septic inspection in Georgia takes about 2 to 4 hours on site, depending on whether the tank needs to be pumped and how easy the lids are to find. Most written reports come back the same day or within 24 hours, so call us today if you have a closing deadline … Read more

Quick Answer Yes. Emergency septic pumping in Atlanta is available now for sewage backups, full tanks, septic alarms, and yard overflows. We cover Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, and Fulton counties and we can usually get a truck out the same day. Emergency pumping in Atlanta starts at $575, the same price as scheduled pumping. If sewage … Read more

Quick Answer Georgia does not have one statewide law requiring a septic inspection on every home sale, but most lenders, FHA loans, and VA loans ask for one, and most buyers in metro Atlanta get one anyway. If the home is on septic and was built before 1990, get the inspection done before your due … Read more

Quick Answer Most Atlanta homes need septic pumping every 3 to 4 years, shorter than the national 5 year average because of our clay soil. Tank size, household size, and garbage disposal use all shorten or stretch that window. If it has been more than 5 years since your last pumping, or you are seeing … Read more

Quick Answer A sewage smell near the septic tank in your yard is most often caused by a tank that needs pumping, a cracked or loose lid letting gases escape, a blocked vent stack, or a drainfield that is saturated or failing. If the smell is strong, constant, or comes with soggy ground near the … Read more

Quick Answer When every drain in the house slows down at the same time, the cause is almost always in the main line between the house and the septic tank, a full tank, tree roots blocking the inlet pipe, or a failing drainfield. If you also smell sewage indoors or see a soggy yard near … Read more

Quick Answer Standing water over your drainfield in Atlanta is most commonly caused by saturated clay soil after heavy rain, a failing drainfield with biomat buildup, a full septic tank pushing solids into the field, or crushed pipes from vehicle traffic or root intrusion. If the water smells like sewage, your drains are slow inside … Read more

Quick Answer A gurgling toilet on a septic system is most often caused by a full septic tank, a clogged inlet baffle, a blocked roof vent, or a saturated drainfield. If multiple drains are gurgling at the same time, treat it as an emergency. The whole system is under pressure and sewage can back into … Read more

Quick Answer Good septic maintenance comes down to four things: pump every 3 to 4 years, watch what goes down the drain, spread out water use, and keep the drainfield clear. In Georgia’s red clay, skipping any of these catches up with you faster than in other states. Call us if it has been more … Read more

Quick Answer The clearest septic tank replacement signs are repeated backups, slow drains in every fixture, sewage odor, standing water or bright green grass over the drainfield, and a tank older than 25 years. If sewage is backing up into your home right now, or you see standing water over the tank, call today. We … Read more