Septic Tank Services in Tuscaloosa, AL

Septic systems in Tuscaloosa

Inside the city of Tuscaloosa, most homes are on the city sewer. Step outside the city limits, though – toward Northport, Coker, Cottondale, Duncanville or around Lake Tuscaloosa – and septic systems become the rule. Country homes, lake houses and many of the new homes built on larger lots across the county all have a septic tank and a drain field in the yard.

Tuscaloosa is the far end of our service area. We drive in from McCalla along I-20/59, so we plan Tuscaloosa County jobs ahead whenever we can – scheduled pumping, inspections for home sales and installations – and we tell you honestly how soon we can be there for an emergency.

Septic permits here come from the Tuscaloosa County Health Department, part of the Alabama Department of Public Health. A new system on a lot without sewer starts with a soil and site evaluation – see perc tests & permits – and the installation has to match the permit.

Lake lots bring their own challenges: slopes down to the water, shallow soil over rock in places and tanks set close to the house. Keeping the tank pumped on schedule and the field lines free of roots and heavy traffic protects the system – and the lake. If water is pooling over the field lines or drains are slow after rain, see drain field and field line repair.

Buying a home on septic in Tuscaloosa County? A septic inspection before closing – tank located, pumped and checked, field lines tested – is money well spent.

Neighborhoods & areas we serve in Tuscaloosa

• Northport
• Cottondale
• Coker
• Duncanville
• Lake Tuscaloosa
• Taylorville