Septic Services

A septic system quietly handles all of your home's wastewater on its own, treating and dispersing it on your property instead of sending it to a municipal sewer. It relies on a septic tank, where solids settle and break down, and a drain field, where the liquid is safely filtered back into the soil. When the system is working, you never think about it — but when something goes wrong, it affects every drain in the house. Patton Plumbing, Heating & A/C is a family-owned company that has served homeowners across the Greater Memphis area and West Tennessee since 2005. We handle the full range of septic work for residential systems, from designing and installing a brand-new system to routine pumping, repairs, and inspections that keep an existing one healthy.

What our septic services cover

Whether you are building a new home, maintaining a system you have had for years, or buying a property and need to know what you are getting into, we work on every stage of a septic system's life. Our residential septic services include:

New septic system design and installation, including sizing and placing both the tank and the drain field for your home and soil conditions

Septic repairs — failing or damaged tanks, broken or collapsed lines, drain-field problems, and worn or missing baffles

Routine septic tank pumping and cleaning to remove accumulated solids before they cause backups or damage the drain field

Septic inspections, both for home sales and as part of routine maintenance, to confirm the system is sound and working as it should

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(901) 489-2119

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Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 07:00 – 17:00

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Signs it is time to call

Most septic problems give you warning signs before they become a full backup. Drains and toilets throughout the house that run slow or gurgle often point to a tank that is full or a line that is restricted, rather than a single clogged fixture. Sewage odors indoors or outside near the tank, or wastewater backing up into the lowest drains and toilets, are stronger signals that the system needs attention right away. Outside, watch the area over the tank and drain field: standing water, soggy ground, or a strip of grass that is noticeably greener and more lush than the rest of the yard can mean the drain field is no longer absorbing properly. It also makes sense to call for routine pumping before you have any symptoms at all — how often a tank needs to be pumped depends on its size and how much your household uses it, and we can recommend a schedule that fits your home.

Why septic work calls for a licensed professional

A septic system is a working part of your home's wastewater treatment, and the work involves heavy excavation, careful sizing, and meeting local code and permitting requirements. Mistakes — an undersized drain field, a poorly placed tank, or an unpermitted install — can contaminate groundwater, fail an inspection, or leave you paying to do the job twice. Patton is a licensed and insured Tennessee contractor (license #TN55976), family-owned since 2005, and accredited A+ with the BBB. We diagnose the actual problem before recommending work, so you are not paying to replace a system that only needs a repair or a pumping. The cost of septic work varies with the scope of the job, so call us at (901) 489-2119 for a quote.

Flexible Financing Available — Low Monthly Payments 0% Interest up to 24 Months

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know whether I have a problem with the tank or the drain field?

Both can cause slow drains and odors, so it is hard to tell from inside the house alone. Solids and backups usually point to the tank, while soggy ground, standing water, or unusually green grass in the yard points to the drain field. An inspection lets us pinpoint which part is failing before any work begins.

How often should my septic tank be pumped?

There is no single number that fits every home — it depends on the size of your tank and how much wastewater your household produces. Pumping on a regular schedule keeps solids from reaching the drain field, where they cause the most expensive damage. We can look at your system and recommend a schedule that makes sense for your household.

Do I really need a septic inspection when buying or selling a home?

It is strongly recommended. A septic inspection tells a buyer whether the system is sound or nearing the end of its life, and it protects a seller from surprises during the sale. We perform inspections for home sales as well as routine maintenance checks.

Can a failing septic system be repaired, or does it have to be replaced?

It depends on what is failing. Issues like broken lines, worn baffles, or a damaged tank can often be repaired, while a drain field that has stopped absorbing may need more extensive work. We diagnose the system first and recommend the least invasive fix that will actually solve the problem.

How much do septic services cost?

The cost varies widely depending on the work — a routine pumping is very different from a new installation or a drain-field repair. Because every system and property is different, we provide a quote after we understand what your system needs. Call us at (901) 489-2119 to get started.