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Onslow County, NC · Septic Repair

Septic Repair in Onslow County

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

See 30 verified pros What 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 Onslow County

Onslow County's ground shapes the failures we see: Sand can let effluent move too fast (poor treatment, nitrogen reaching groundwater); wet coastal soils lack vertical separation, forcing fill, mounds, or pump (LPP) systems. Meeting the required separation to the seasonal high water table is the central challenge; many lots need imported fill, raised systems, or simply don't qualify without engineering.

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

30 septic repair providers in Onslow County

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

AAWWW CRAP SEPTIC SERVICE LLC

Verified · Lic. 5036

Hubert, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (877) 747-7449

ALAN WADE HARDIN

Verified · Lic. 11353

Richlands, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 539-3121

ALL AMERICAN OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS

Verified · Lic. 14373

Hubert, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (703) 380-8494

ALL THINGS PLUMBING ENC INC

Verified · Lic. 11467

Jacksonville, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (252) 671-3995

AMERICAN EAGLE EXCAVATION LLC

Verified · Lic. 6642

Jacksonville, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 333-8385

ANCHOR & CROW HOME INSPECTIONS

Verified · NC NCOWCICB

Hubert, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (252) 647-1632

ANTHONY NIX

Verified · NC NCOWCICB

Jacksonville, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (760) 707-4356

APPLIED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Verified · Lic. 14998

Hampstead, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 270-2919

B B INSPECTIONS

Verified · NC NCOWCICB

Swansboro, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 459-7898

B BENTON & CO LLC

Verified · Lic. 11091

Newport, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (919) 720-6900

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN JOHNSON

Verified · Lic. 12090

Holly Ridge, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 548-8532

BILLY MARSHBURN/LANDWORKS

Verified · Lic. 4512

Richlands, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 389-4966

BRAD NEUMANN

Verified · NC NCOWCICB

Jacksonville, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 934-8833

BRANDON DAVIS

Verified · Lic. 3950

Richlands, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 340-1870

BRIAN A GIBSON

Verified · Lic. 14186

Swansboro, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (631) 831-6101

BURCH WORKS LANDSCAPING INC

Verified · Lic. 9604

Hubert, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 389-8086

C & M SEPTIC

Verified · Lic. 9435

Mt Olive, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (919) 738-5180

CAROLINA EARTHWERX

Verified · Lic. 11766

Hubert, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (252) 764-1364

CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Verified · NC NCOWCICB

Swansboro, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (252) 474-0113

CAROLINA SHORES HOME INSPECTION

Verified · NC NCOWCICB

Swansboro, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 330-1295

CAROLINA TRACKHOE SERVICES LLC

Verified · Lic. 14283

Sneads Ferry, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (269) 290-5709

CHRISTIAN BARNHILL

Verified · Lic. 13000

Sneads Ferry, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (919) 349-3750

CHRISTOPHER NORTHERN

Verified · Lic. 14676

Richlands, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (310) 601-0458

COASTAL SEPTIC PROS

Verified · Lic. 11275

Hubert, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 388-6411

COASTAL WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC

Verified · Lic. 7170

Jacksonville, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 787-0055

CONNECTED CONTRACTING

Verified · Lic. 15167

Jacksonville, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (252) 620-7663

CRUMPLER'S

Verified · Lic. 4214

Cape Carteret, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (252) 393-2739

CUSTOM CRAFT CONSTRUCTION

Verified · Lic. 4906

Richlands, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 324-2879

CUSTOM CRAFT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INC

Verified · Lic. 4905

Richlands, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (910) 324-2879

DANIEL LUDLUM

Verified · Lic. 14081

Sneads Ferry, NC

Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation

On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25

Call (252) 559-0124

Septic Repair in Onslow County — FAQ

How much do septic repairs cost in Onslow 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.

Other services in Onslow County

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