As one of the fastest growing franchises in the country, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing & Septic proudly embodies the traditional values of hard work, community spirit, and education the founding founder they're named after is known for. This is especially apparent with the way the company treats both customers and employees. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing provides all employees with a thriving work environment including continuing education to keep up with the latest methods and technologies in the field. In turn, the employees themselves go out of their way to be there for each customer, from providing quality plumbing services to upfront pricing and energy efficiency tips. Additionally, Benjamin Franklin offers flexible financing options and special discounts to military personnel, policemen, firefighters, and EMS. Call now to schedule a service and receive accurate results and peace of mind. The punctual Greenville plumbers are also available 24/7 for any emergency plumbing.
"Amazing service very honest and professional"
Thomas P on October 2024
As one of the fastest growing franchises in the country, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing & Septic proudly embodies the traditional values of hard work, community spirit, and education the founding founder they're named after is known for. This is especially apparent with the way the company treats both customers and employees. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing provides all employees with a thriving work environment including continuing education to keep up with the latest methods and technologies in the field. In turn, the employees themselves go out of their way to be there for each customer, from providing quality plumbing services to upfront pricing and energy efficiency tips. Additionally, Benjamin Franklin offers flexible financing options and special discounts to military personnel, policemen, firefighters, and EMS. Call now to schedule a service and receive accurate results and peace of mind. The punctual Greenville plumbers are also available 24/7 for any emergency plumbing.
"Amazing service very honest and professional"
Thomas P on October 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Installation went great - plumbing work looks excellent. Knocking off a star as the wood shavings from drilling weren't cleaned up and the covers on the water shutoffs weren't closed completely."
Peter M on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Installation went great - plumbing work looks excellent. Knocking off a star as the wood shavings from drilling weren't cleaned up and the covers on the water shutoffs weren't closed completely."
Peter M on April 2025
At Upstate Septic Pro we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in the septic installation and repair business and we strive for excellent work and customer service. We are fully licensed and stand by our customers satisfaction. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!
"They have power washed my driveway, bush hogged our back yard, and extended a leach line on our septic system and were very easy to work with a responsive and quick to the job at hand. Very professional and knowledgeable. Would most definitely hire again!"
Melissa E on February 2025
At Upstate Septic Pro we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in the septic installation and repair business and we strive for excellent work and customer service. We are fully licensed and stand by our customers satisfaction. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!
"They have power washed my driveway, bush hogged our back yard, and extended a leach line on our septic system and were very easy to work with a responsive and quick to the job at hand. Very professional and knowledgeable. Would most definitely hire again!"
Melissa E on February 2025
Local family owned business with 19 plus years of experience in septic and sewer lines anywhere from small leak repairs to full system installation. We service and repair all plumbing fixtures, standard and custom, tank or tankless water heater repair and install . We take pride in our work so you may take pride in your property.
"Came when they set up appointment. Did great work."
steve c on February 2025
Local family owned business with 19 plus years of experience in septic and sewer lines anywhere from small leak repairs to full system installation. We service and repair all plumbing fixtures, standard and custom, tank or tankless water heater repair and install . We take pride in our work so you may take pride in your property.
"Came when they set up appointment. Did great work."
steve c on February 2025
With over 20 years of well experience, we are here to help you with all your well needs you may have. Water Well Repair Service & Filter Systems
"Always showed up as promised and quality work! Greatful for their service"
Debbie N on November 2022
With over 20 years of well experience, we are here to help you with all your well needs you may have. Water Well Repair Service & Filter Systems
"Always showed up as promised and quality work! Greatful for their service"
Debbie N on November 2022
Since 2009, Foothills Plumbing and Construction has provided dependable, honest plumbing service to homeowners in areas surrounding Greenville, SC. When our plumber arrives at your home, you are assured the best plumbing service in the industry. We offer 24 hour emergency plumbing for leaks and frozen pipes.We cover any and all aspects of your kitchen and bathrooms from upgrading fixtures to complete renovations. Foothills Plumbing and Construction was awarded with the Angieslist Super Service Award for 2016. We value our reputation and quality of our work. Don’t wait, call us now!
"Hunter and Sean are the real deal! My water heater crapped out suddenly on New Year’s Eve. I went to Angi and filled out the info and less than 10 minutes later, Hunter calls me! Told me he’d be out the next day….new year’s day!! Showed up when he said he would, diagnosed the issue quoted me a price and said he’d be there “tomorrow morning”. Showed up, just like he said he would for the price he quoted. Everything went well, and I wholly recommend Foothills Plumbing."
John M on January 2025
Since 2009, Foothills Plumbing and Construction has provided dependable, honest plumbing service to homeowners in areas surrounding Greenville, SC. When our plumber arrives at your home, you are assured the best plumbing service in the industry. We offer 24 hour emergency plumbing for leaks and frozen pipes.We cover any and all aspects of your kitchen and bathrooms from upgrading fixtures to complete renovations. Foothills Plumbing and Construction was awarded with the Angieslist Super Service Award for 2016. We value our reputation and quality of our work. Don’t wait, call us now!
"Hunter and Sean are the real deal! My water heater crapped out suddenly on New Year’s Eve. I went to Angi and filled out the info and less than 10 minutes later, Hunter calls me! Told me he’d be out the next day….new year’s day!! Showed up when he said he would, diagnosed the issue quoted me a price and said he’d be there “tomorrow morning”. Showed up, just like he said he would for the price he quoted. Everything went well, and I wholly recommend Foothills Plumbing."
John M on January 2025
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"The technician was efficient, timely and friendly. He did exactly what I asked home to do."
Barbara I on February 2025
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"The technician was efficient, timely and friendly. He did exactly what I asked home to do."
Barbara I on February 2025
Founded in 2002, Degler Waste Services began as a small waste removal company in the Lowcountry of South Carolina that specialized in local grease traps and septic tanks. Today, our expanded service regions include the Upstate of South Carolina and the Coastal Empire of Georgia. And while we still specialize in what got us here, we have also broadened our capabilities tremendously! At Degler Waste Services, we take pride in providing the most prompt and dependable service in the waste removal industry. We do this with honesty and a quality work ethic above all others. Degler Waste Services has stayed on a steady course, never waivering from our principles. We have been able to accomplish this through loyal customers, relationships that we have built with other businesses in our industry, and our vendors.
"Ron was very professional, prompt, called when on the way, explained things, good cleanup. I would recommend this company to anyone."
Edna M on May 2019
Founded in 2002, Degler Waste Services began as a small waste removal company in the Lowcountry of South Carolina that specialized in local grease traps and septic tanks. Today, our expanded service regions include the Upstate of South Carolina and the Coastal Empire of Georgia. And while we still specialize in what got us here, we have also broadened our capabilities tremendously! At Degler Waste Services, we take pride in providing the most prompt and dependable service in the waste removal industry. We do this with honesty and a quality work ethic above all others. Degler Waste Services has stayed on a steady course, never waivering from our principles. We have been able to accomplish this through loyal customers, relationships that we have built with other businesses in our industry, and our vendors.
"Ron was very professional, prompt, called when on the way, explained things, good cleanup. I would recommend this company to anyone."
Edna M on May 2019
Debris removal Land clearing excavator needs demolition stump/tree removal drains pond dredging
"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."
shanna j on August 2021
Debris removal Land clearing excavator needs demolition stump/tree removal drains pond dredging
"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."
shanna j on August 2021
A Full-Service Plumbing Contractor Serving South Carolina: Quick Reliable Plumbing Service When you need us, call us. It’s as simple as that! Modern Plumbing & Backflow has professional plumbers on call around the clock to respond to your plumbing emergencies, large or small.
"This company is dishonest and I would never personally use them again. They padded their prices because our hot water heater was covered under a warranty. Charging insane prices for easy items like insulating the pipes. Then when I asked about the prices, they insulted me and told me they would "pray for me.""
Jordan T on August 2024
A Full-Service Plumbing Contractor Serving South Carolina: Quick Reliable Plumbing Service When you need us, call us. It’s as simple as that! Modern Plumbing & Backflow has professional plumbers on call around the clock to respond to your plumbing emergencies, large or small.
"This company is dishonest and I would never personally use them again. They padded their prices because our hot water heater was covered under a warranty. Charging insane prices for easy items like insulating the pipes. Then when I asked about the prices, they insulted me and told me they would "pray for me.""
Jordan T on August 2024
Wastewater from your home from your showers, toilets, sink drains, and washing machines flows to your septic tank. When wastewater enters your septic tank, it divides into three parts sludge, water, and scum. Outlet and inlet pipe positions and baffles keep sludge and scum from leaving the tank. Wastewater, the effluent, moves down pipes to the drain field.
If a septic tank is not pumped, it can lead to serious issues. The accumulation of sludge and scum will eventually overflow into the drain field, causing blockages and system failure. Pipes may become clogged, leading to sewage backups in your home. Pumps can also break due to excessive buildup, and the drain field may become damaged, requiring costly repairs or replacement.
Signs that your septic tank needs to be pumped include unpleasant odors around your property, slow draining sinks and toilets, gurgling sounds in the plumbing, and sewage backups in your home. You may also notice standing water or damp spots near the septic tank or drain field. If you observe any of these signs, it's important to schedule a pumping promptly to prevent system failure.
Septic tank odors are typically caused by gases produced during the breakdown of organic waste in the tank. If these gases escape, it can indicate a problem such as a crack in the tank, a clogged drain field, or issues with the venting system. Odors can also result from overflows due to a full tank. Addressing septic tank odors promptly is important to prevent more serious issues.
You should pump your septic tank every three to five years, depending on factors like tank size and household size. Larger households generate more wastewater and may require more frequent pumping. For example, a family of four with a 1,000-gallon tank may need pumping every three years, while a smaller household with a larger tank might extend to five years. Regular maintenance ensures optimal system performance.