Davie Bruno
Verified · Lic. SR0151760Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Duval County, FL · Septic Repair
Septic Repair in Duval County
Most septic problems in Duval County are far cheaper to repair early than to ignore.
Septic repair covers everything between a routine pump-out and a full system replacement: a failed pump, a cracked baffle, a broken or root-invaded pipe, or a drainfield that's starting to fail. Caught early, most are modest fixes.
The expensive end is the drainfield. The whole point of catching a repair early — odors, slow drains, a soggy yard — is to fix the system before the drainfield is damaged beyond rehabilitation.
Local conditions in Duval County
Duval County's ground shapes the failures we see: much of the area has a high seasonal water table, so drainfields are often mounded above natural grade. wet-season groundwater leaves little vertical separation, the most common reason systems fail here.
How a repair visit works
- Diagnose the system. The tank is pumped and inspected; a camera or dye test may be used to find the failure.
- Pinpoint the failed part. Pump, baffle, filter, pipe, or drainfield — the specific component is identified before any quote.
- Repair vs. replace. You get an honest call on whether a targeted repair will hold or the component needs replacing.
- Permit if required. Drainfield and structural repairs typically need a county permit.
- Repair and verify. The fix is made and the system is tested to confirm normal flow.
What drives the cost
- Which component failed (a pump is far cheaper than a drainfield)
- Whether a permit is required
- Parts and pump horsepower
- Excavation and access
- How far the problem has progressed
How to choose a pro
- Use a licensed contractor who diagnoses before quoting
- Get an honest repair-vs-replace recommendation
- Make sure drainfield work is permitted
- Ask for the diagnosis in writing
22 septic repair providers in Duval County
License-verified contractors (active state license) are listed first.
Dustin Bradley
Verified · Lic. SM0252008Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Master Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Dyanne Thomas
Verified · Lic. SR0991337Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Ernest Grant Iii
Verified · Lic. SM0252007Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Master Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
George Dulanski Jr
Verified · Lic. SM0252006Ocklawaha, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Master Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Harold Gutscher
Verified · Lic. SR0961257Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
James Adams
Verified · Lic. SR0081590Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
James Smith
Verified · Lic. SR0011389Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
James White
Verified · Lic. SR0890287Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Jennifer Jacobs-lanham
Verified · Lic. SR0991411Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Jennifer Van Duzer
Verified · Lic. SR0211916Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Joseph White
Verified · Lic. SR0121717Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Justin Sweat
Verified · Lic. SR0221922Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Michael Jones Jr
Verified · Lic. SM0051487Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Master Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Michael Mcinarnay
Verified · Lic. SR0890276Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Monica Gable
Verified · Lic. SR0091629Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Randy Mcgowan
Verified · Lic. SR0991409Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Richard Anderson
Verified · Lic. SR0890842Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Terry Tillman Ii
Verified · Lic. SR0141737Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Timothy Casey
Verified · Lic. SR0991434Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Troy Hunter Iii
Verified · Lic. SR0001360Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Zachary Lundy
Verified · Lic. SR0991401Jacksonville, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
Septic Repair in Duval County — FAQ
How much do septic repairs cost in Duval County?
It depends entirely on the part: a pump or baffle repair may run a few hundred dollars, while drainfield repairs reach into the thousands. Diagnosis comes first.
Can a failing drainfield be saved?
Sometimes — rest, jetting, or aeration can rehabilitate a field caught early. Once it's fully clogged, replacement is usually the only fix.
Is it a clog or a drainfield problem?
If a pump-out fixes it for months, it was likely a clog or full tank. If it backs up again within days, the drainfield is the suspect.