Septic Tank Services in McCalla, AL

Septic systems in McCalla

Alabama Septic Tank Services is based in McCalla, so when a septic tank backs up near McAdory, Tannehill or along Eastern Valley Road, the closest truck is usually only a short drive away. Being local also means we know what is in the ground here – and in McCalla, that is a lot of septic tanks.

Much of McCalla grew up outside the reach of the county sewer lines. Farmhouses and ranch homes on big lots, manufactured homes, and many of the subdivisions built along the country roads in the last few decades all treat their wastewater on site, with a septic tank and field lines in the yard. Some of those tanks were put in 30 or 40 years ago and have never had a riser – the lids are buried somewhere under the lawn, and the owners only find out where when something goes wrong.

The ground matters too. The red clay that is common across western Jefferson County drains slowly, and wooded lots bring tree roots that work their way into lids, joints and field lines. That is why we check the baffles, the outlet and the lines every time we pump a tank, and why a riser at ground level makes so much sense on an older system.

Building a new home on a lot in McCalla? The Jefferson County Department of Health issues septic permits here, and a new system starts with a soil evaluation of the lot. We explain the steps, dig the test pits and install the system the permit calls for – see perc tests & permits and septic installation.

Selling or buying a house on septic around McCalla or Lake View? A septic inspection before closing tells both sides what they are dealing with.

Neighborhoods & areas we serve in McCalla

• McAdory
• Tannehill area
• Rock Mountain Lakes
• Eastern Valley Rd
• Pleasant Hill Rd