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Hillsborough County, FL · Septic Repair

Septic Repair in Hillsborough County

Most septic problems in Hillsborough County are far cheaper to repair early than to ignore.

See 30 verified prosWhat it costs

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 Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County's ground shapes the failures we see: fast-draining sand sits over a very high water table, so separation — not percolation — is the limiting factor. minimal separation plus storm surge makes wet-season backups common.

How a repair visit works

  1. Diagnose the system. The tank is pumped and inspected; a camera or dye test may be used to find the failure.
  2. Pinpoint the failed part. Pump, baffle, filter, pipe, or drainfield — the specific component is identified before any quote.
  3. Repair vs. replace. You get an honest call on whether a targeted repair will hold or the component needs replacing.
  4. Permit if required. Drainfield and structural repairs typically need a county permit.
  5. 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

30 septic repair providers in Hillsborough County

License-verified contractors (active state license) are listed first.

Adam Mcqueen

Verified · Lic. SR0041470
Brandon, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Anita Simpson

Verified · Lic. SR0081603
Seffner, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Anthony Bingham

Verified · Lic. SR0011378
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Anthony Crescenzo

Verified · Lic. SR0061541
Tampa, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Ashley Dean

Verified · Lic. SR0231968
Brandon, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Benny Bradshaw

Verified · Lic. SR0241995
Thonotosassa, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Charles Kruse Iv

Verified · Lic. SR0981309
Tampa, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

David Price

Verified · Lic. SR0991475
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Drexyl Brewer

Verified · Lic. SR0141751
Gibsonton, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Dustin Smith

Verified · Lic. SR0991465
Dover, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Eric Coleman

Verified · Lic. SR0171788
Brandon, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Everett (scoop) Scanlon

Verified · Lic. SM0890227
Seffner, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Master Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Gaston Montes

Verified · Lic. SR0241985
Tampa, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Heather Bingham

Verified · Lic. SR0011377
Dover, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Jacob Scanlon

Verified · Lic. SR0151766
Seffner, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

James Calhoun Jr

Verified · Lic. SR0151754
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

James Granell

Verified · Lic. SM0890481
Tampa, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Master Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Jarrod Chancey

Verified · Lic. SR0221926
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Joel Snively

Verified · Lic. SR0201871
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Joshua Scanlon

Verified · Lic. SR0121707
Seffner, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Kenneth Williams

Verified · Lic. SR0061533
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Kevin Johnson

Verified · Lic. SR0981300
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Kristopher Scanlon

Verified · Lic. SR0201882
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Mark Cote

Verified · Lic. SR0181837
Odessa, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Nita Gunter

Verified · Lic. SR0890485
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Richard Alderman

Verified · Lic. SR0890321
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Ronald Sheets

Verified · Lic. SR0890632
Brandon, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Sam Dean

Verified · Lic. SR0031443
Brandon, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Sandra Cote

Verified · Lic. SR0181836
Odessa, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25

Sarah Coleman

Verified · Lic. SR0241992
Plant City, FL
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Registered Septic Tank Contractor · FL DEP OSTDS · verified 2026-06-25
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Septic Repair in Hillsborough County — FAQ

How much do septic repairs cost in Hillsborough 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.

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