Septic Tank services
Durango Colorado
Southwest Colorado's Trusted, Family-Owned Septic Experts
★★★★★
“Durango Septic did a great job. Sarah and Phillip responded to my emergency right away. Their knowledge and professionalism was top notch. They got my septic back up and running in record time. Highly recommend them!”
~ Kyle Siesser
SEPTIC SPECIALISTS IN DURANGO: MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION & PUMPING.
A failing septic system is not only an inconvenience, if left unaddressed, it can contaminate your well, create health hazards, and affect your property value. When something seems off, you want a team that knows what they're looking at and can tell you exactly what needs to be done.
Durango Septic is a family-owned, owner-operated septic company serving homes, rentals, and businesses across Southwest Colorado since 2019, with over 20 years of combined industry experience behind every job. We handle everything from routine septic tank pumping and effluent filter cleaning to full new system installations, Transfer of Title inspections, septic repairs, and precision excavation with our Bobcat mini excavator. We're one of the few companies in the area that brings that full range of equipment and expertise to every call.
What sets us apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. We diagnose first, explain what we find, and recommend only what your system needs. Every customer gets a straight answer and a crew that treats your property like their own.
Septic Services in Durango
We take the time to walk every customer through what we find, what it means, and what it will cost. From single family homes to commercial properties and VRBO rentals, we have the equipment and experience to handle it. Our vacuum truck, Bobcat mini excavator, and camera locating equipment mean we show up ready for whatever the job requires.
Most Septic Problems Don't Start as Emergencies.
They Start as Things People Ignore.
A lot of homeowners in Southwest Colorado have never had their septic system serviced. When everything seems fine, it's easy to forget there's a system underground that needs attention. The problem is that by the time something is obviously wrong, it's usually been building for a while.
Here are some early warning signs worth paying attention to:
Your drains are a little slower than they used to be. It's easy to chalk this up to a plumbing issue, but sluggish drains throughout the house, not just one sink, often point to a full tank or a clogged effluent filter.
You notice a faint smell outside near the yard. Not overwhelming, just off. A subtle sewage odor near your tank area or drainfield means something is escaping that shouldn't be.
The grass in one part of your yard is greener than everywhere else. Sounds harmless, but unusually lush growth over your drainfield usually means your system is leaking and fertilizing the ground above it.
You've never had it pumped and you've lived there for years. Most tanks need servicing every 2 to 4 years. If you've never had it done or can't remember the last time, it's worth a call.
You're about to buy or sell a home. A septic inspection isn't just a formality. It's the only way to know what you're actually buying or what a buyer's inspector is going to find.
Most septic emergencies are preventable. A routine pump-out and filter cleaning is a fraction of the cost of a repair. We'd rather help you stay ahead of it than show up when it's already a crisis.
Not sure where your system stands? Contact us and we'll talk you through it.
Why Durango Septic is Different
We built these Services.
We take it personally.
This isn't just a job for us. Durango Septic is a business we built from the ground up with 20+ years of customer care that reflects that. When you call, you get a person. When we arrive, we exceed all expectations.
WE answer the phone
Call us with a question , a septic emergency, or if you just need advice on what septic services you might require. We're here to give an honest assessment.
We educate, not just service
We give every customer a complimentary rundown of their system, including what's going on, what to watch for, how to get more years out of it.
Your trusted septic system advisors
We look at your system and recommend what makes sense. If it doesn't need pumping, we'll tell you, and we will explain why.
Serving the whole Four Corners region
Durango, Hesperus, Mancos, Pagosa Springs, Cortez, Dolores — if you're nearby, we serve you.
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Durango, Colorado 81301
Hours
Monday 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday 8AM - 5PM
Thursday 8AM - 5PM
Friday 8AM - 5PM
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