(281) 555-0142service@nextdoorseptic.com
Mon–Sat, 7am–6pmTCEQ Licensed Installer II
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FAMILY OWNED · SERVING GREATER HOUSTON SINCE 1998

Septic work done
right the first time.

Pumping, inspections, repairs, and new system installation for homeowners, realtors, and builders. Licensed installers, written reports, and straight answers about what your system actually needs.

4.9
★★★★★
312 Google reviews
Licensed & Insured
TCEQ OSSF #OS0028441
27 Years
Same family, same crew
SCROLL
11,000+
Tanks pumped
48 hr
Typical scheduling window
1,400
Real-estate inspections
9 counties
Service coverage
AUGUST OFFERLIMITED TIME

$50 off your first pump-out + free system report

Book before the end of the month. Applies to standard residential tanks.

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WHAT WE DO

Four services, done by licensed technicians

Every job ends with photos, measurements, and a written summary of the system’s condition.

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Septic Tank Pumping

Full pump-out of both compartments, baffle and filter check, and a sludge measurement so you know when you’ll need us next.

1,000–1,500 galFilter cleaning included
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Inspections & Real Estate Reports

Transaction-ready OSSF inspections with a same-day PDF report, photo documentation, and a repair estimate if anything fails.

Same-day reportRealtor preferred
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Repairs & Component Service

Pumps, floats, control panels, aerators, risers, and drain field restoration. We diagnose before we quote, and we quote before we dig.

Parts warrantied 2 yrs
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New System Design & Installation

Site evaluation, soil analysis, county permitting, and installation of conventional or aerobic systems for new builds and replacements.

Permits handledBuilder accounts
KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS

Six signs your system needs attention

Catching these early is the difference between a routine pump-out and a drain field replacement.

01

Slow drains throughout the house

One slow sink is a clog. Every fixture draining slowly points at the tank or the line to it.

02

Standing water over the drain field

Soggy ground in dry weather means effluent is surfacing instead of percolating.

03

Sewage odor in the yard

A working system is nearly odorless. Smell usually means a full tank or a broken vent.

04

Unusually green, fast-growing grass

A bright stripe over the lateral lines means they’re leaking nutrients near the surface.

05

Gurgling toilets or backups

Air forced back through the trap is the system telling you it has nowhere to go.

06

Alarm light on the control panel

On aerobic systems, that light means a pump, float, or aerator has stopped working.

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps, no surprises

You’ll know the price before we start and the condition of your system before we leave.

Start with a free quote
01

Tell us what’s happening

Call or send the form. We ask about system type, age, household size, and what you’re seeing.

02

Get a flat quote

Most pumping and inspection jobs are quoted over the phone. Repairs are quoted on site after diagnosis, in writing.

03

We do the work

Two-hour arrival windows. We locate and uncover the lids, service the system, and put the yard back the way we found it.

04

You get the report

Photos, sludge depth, component condition, and your next recommended service date, emailed before we pull out of the driveway.

PRICING

What a job actually costs

Ranges below are typical for a standard residential system in our service area. Your quote is confirmed before any work begins.

Routine pump-out
$395–$525
1,000–1,500 gallon tank, lids accessible
Real estate inspection
$450 flat
Includes report, photos, and repair estimate
New system installation
$9k–$22k
Conventional to aerobic, permits included
What moves the price
Tank size & sludge load
Larger tanks and long-overdue systems take more time and disposal volume.
Lid access
Buried lids need digging. Adding risers once removes that charge forever.
System type
Aerobic systems have pumps, sprayers, and chlorinators to service.
Drive distance
Properties past the outer service ring carry a mileage line item.
SERVICE AREA

Greater Houston, one crew

We cover the Houston metro from Cypress out to League City. Four cities have their own page with local permitting notes, common system types, and pricing.

HoustonView page →League CityPage coming soonCypressPage coming soonTomballPage coming soon
KatySpringMagnoliaWallerHockleyPearlandFriendswoodDickinsonConroeCrosby
Service area map — 9 counties, shaded radius

What customers say

★★★★★4.9 average across 312 Google reviews
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Our buyer’s inspection turned up a failed aerator two days before closing. Next Door had a quote that afternoon and the part in by Friday. The deal closed on time.

Marisa T.
Realtor, League City
★★★★★

First company that actually explained what they found instead of just handing me a bill. They measured the sludge, showed me the photos, and told me I could wait another year.

Dan R.
Homeowner, Cypress
★★★★★

We’ve put them on eleven custom builds. Permits come back clean, installs pass the first inspection, and they coordinate with our grading crew without being asked.

Kevin O.
Builder, Northwest Harris County
FAQ

Questions we get every week

Still unsure? Call and ask. We’d rather talk you out of a service you don’t need.

How often should I pump my tank?

Every three to five years for a typical household. Two people in a 1,500-gallon system can stretch longer; a family of six on a 1,000-gallon tank needs it sooner. We measure sludge depth on every visit and tell you your real interval.

How long does a pump-out take?

One to two hours including locating the tank, uncovering lids, pumping both compartments, inspecting baffles and filters, and cleaning up the site.

Do you handle county permits on new installs?

Yes. Site evaluation, soil analysis, design submittal, permit application, and final inspection scheduling are all part of the install price.

Can you inspect a system for a closing?

That’s a large part of what we do. Flat $450, same-day PDF report with photos, and a written repair estimate if anything fails, so option-period negotiations don’t stall.

What keeps a system healthy between visits?

Spread out laundry loads, keep grease and wipes out of the drains, keep vehicles off the drain field, and route gutters and irrigation away from it.

Tell us about your system

Send the form and we’ll come back with a quote and the first two open windows. Most requests are answered the same business day.

HOURSMon–Fri 7am–6pm · Sat 8am–2pm
YARD14210 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
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