“A” Tom Huff Company
Verified · Lic. 13273Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Rutherford County, TN · Septic Repair
Septic Repair in Rutherford County
Most septic problems in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County
Rutherford County's ground shapes the failures we see: Thin soils over limestone severely limit drainfield depth and treatment; many basin lots need engineered/alternative systems or extra acreage to find adequate soil Effluent reaching bedrock fractures gets little filtration before entering the karst aquifer, so soil depth and sinkhole avoidance dominate permit approval
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 Rutherford County
License-verified contractors (active state license) are listed first.
2415 Construction Inc
Verified · Lic. 13460Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
4 Seasons Contracting
Verified · Lic. 18233Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
5th Generation Builders/Bryan Sauer
Verified · Lic. 13569Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
A Team Footers and Excavation LLC
Verified · Lic. 18977Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
A-1 ADVANCED ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Verified · Lic. 11700Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
A-TEAM SEPTIC
Verified · Lic. 13212Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
AA Land Development
Verified · Lic. 14833Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Abm Landscaping LLC
Verified · Lic. 14311Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Adam Nash Enterprise
Verified · Lic. 12573Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Adams Backhoe
Verified · Lic. 420Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Adriel
Verified · Lic. 14350Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Advanced Lawn and Land, LLC.
Verified · Lic. 19594Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Al & Ralphs All Points Septic
Verified · Lic. 13120Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Alcorn Construction
Verified · Lic. 12305Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Alcorn Drainage and Land Works
Verified · Lic. 18310Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Alejandro's Utilities
Verified · Lic. 14202Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
ALEXANDER BACKHOE & DOZER
Verified · Lic. 10320Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
All Construction & Roofing LLC
Verified · Lic. 19171Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
American Dirtworks
Verified · Lic. 13741Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
American Excavation, LLC
Verified · Lic. 14286Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Anthony Bowling Backhoe
Verified · Lic. 778Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
anthony collins
Verified · Lic. 10092Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Ashworth's Backhoe Service, LLC
Verified · Lic. 10416Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
B & D Plumbing
Verified · Lic. 17975Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
B KELLY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
Verified · Lic. 13175Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
B&M Dirtworks
Verified · Lic. 12723Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
B3 Construction LLC
Verified · Lic. 13206Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Bagwell Waste LLC
Verified · Lic. 1026Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Pumper · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Baldwin Construction
Verified · Lic. 12942Murfreesboro, TN
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Installer · TN TDEC · verified 2026-06-25
Septic Repair in Rutherford County — FAQ
How much do septic repairs cost in Rutherford 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.