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Septic tank cleaning or pump out pros in Livermore

RSF Construction Inc.
6910 Monte Verde Drive
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RSF Construction Inc.
6910 Monte Verde Drive
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225 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!


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VENOM PLUMBING INC
29596 Dixon Street
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VENOM PLUMBING INC
29596 Dixon Street
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11 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Here at Venom Plumbing we’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Here at Venom Plumbing we’re dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.


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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.
180 Steuart St., Box 194631
4.88(
38
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.
180 Steuart St., Box 194631
4.88(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
247 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025


Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
134 South Myrtle Avenue
4.43(
27
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Home Pro Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
134 South Myrtle Avenue
4.43(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
233 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Great company! They delivered as they promised. Professional work from start to finish. You can tell the difference between old and new windows. Our house looks like new with this windows. Thank you for excellent work."

Nishma P on May 2023


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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
23445 Haynes Street
4.25(
18
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
23445 Haynes Street
4.25(
18
)
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Customers say: True professional
233 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We recently remodeled our bathroom with McCormick, and it was a fantastic experience. Khaled was informative, patient, and genuinely helpful, guiding us through choices for a perfect design. The team’s professionalism showed in their punctuality and quality. Every aspect was done with care, from tile placement to lighting. The transformation is truly impressive; the bathroom now feels open and luxurious. We’re beyond pleased with the result and look forward to more projects with them."

Geoffrey C H on January 2025

MCCORMICK HOME BUILDERS INC We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We recently remodeled our bathroom with McCormick, and it was a fantastic experience. Khaled was informative, patient, and genuinely helpful, guiding us through choices for a perfect design. The team’s professionalism showed in their punctuality and quality. Every aspect was done with care, from tile placement to lighting. The transformation is truly impressive; the bathroom now feels open and luxurious. We’re beyond pleased with the result and look forward to more projects with them."

Geoffrey C H on January 2025


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Valley Plumbing Home Center, Inc
272 Rose Ave
4.68(
252
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Valley Plumbing Home Center, Inc
272 Rose Ave
4.68(
252
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
250 local quotes requested

Valley Plumbing Home Center is a licensed, insured and bonded company that has been servicing the Tri-Valley area for over 30 years. Established in 1982, we have grown from a family-owned business to a corporation with the same family feeling. Our company's motto "Integrity Before Profit", leads us in hiring people that care about their work and finished work performance. We service the complete Tri-Valley area for homeowners, property managers, insurance adjusters and commercial businesses. Our Plumbing technicians, showroom & office personnel has a total of 17+ employees. Additional email-showroom@valleyplumbinginc.com Award winning.

"Everything went as planned. Paul showed up within the specified timeframe. Paul showed enthusiasm upon his arrival to show he wanted to help. He listened to what I had to say. He explained his approach and one hour later done."

Jane H on April 2025

Valley Plumbing Home Center is a licensed, insured and bonded company that has been servicing the Tri-Valley area for over 30 years. Established in 1982, we have grown from a family-owned business to a corporation with the same family feeling. Our company's motto "Integrity Before Profit", leads us in hiring people that care about their work and finished work performance. We service the complete Tri-Valley area for homeowners, property managers, insurance adjusters and commercial businesses. Our Plumbing technicians, showroom & office personnel has a total of 17+ employees. Additional email-showroom@valleyplumbinginc.com Award winning.

"Everything went as planned. Paul showed up within the specified timeframe. Paul showed enthusiasm upon his arrival to show he wanted to help. He listened to what I had to say. He explained his approach and one hour later done."

Jane H on April 2025


Performance Plus Plumbing LLC
4435 1st Street
4.33(
6
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Performance Plus Plumbing LLC
4435 1st Street
4.33(
6
)
Customers say: Quality work
31 years of experience

Since 1994, Performance Plus Plumbing,LLC has been servicing residential and commercial customers in the Northern California Bay Area and surrounding areas. We are a family owned business and you will get an experienced plumber on every single call that comes into our office. We are licensed with an impeccable record, have excellent troubleshooting skills, and because we know what we’re doing, will promptly resolve your problem because we are so knowledgeable compared to our competition. We know how to diagnose and troubleshoot even the most difficult of jobs, and can offer solutions to fix it if possible, before replacing, so that in itself will save you money. Because we can work faster than our competition, on jobs that are billed hourly, you will also save money there. We are factory trained and are the representative service techs in our area for ALL water heater brands including but not limited to AO Smith, State, Reliance, Rheem, American, Bradford White, Navien, Rinnai, Takagi, and many more. We are also the area reps for major manufacturing brands of faucets, toilets, sink parts, and any plumbing related issue you have. We not only do plumbing but also sewer and drain cleaning, hydrojetting, in-pipe video inspections, leak locating and pipe locating service. We are also called out by other plumbing companies when they can’t resolve a problem, as well as by our suppliers. Word of mouth is how we get most referrals. The best part is, that our pricing many times is lower than our competition and we have so much more to offer! What are you waiting for? Call us Now to schedule your service call. No job too small!

"Excellent service. Cliff was able to answer all of the questions regarding pricing/installation."

Ed L on February 2021

Since 1994, Performance Plus Plumbing,LLC has been servicing residential and commercial customers in the Northern California Bay Area and surrounding areas. We are a family owned business and you will get an experienced plumber on every single call that comes into our office. We are licensed with an impeccable record, have excellent troubleshooting skills, and because we know what we’re doing, will promptly resolve your problem because we are so knowledgeable compared to our competition. We know how to diagnose and troubleshoot even the most difficult of jobs, and can offer solutions to fix it if possible, before replacing, so that in itself will save you money. Because we can work faster than our competition, on jobs that are billed hourly, you will also save money there. We are factory trained and are the representative service techs in our area for ALL water heater brands including but not limited to AO Smith, State, Reliance, Rheem, American, Bradford White, Navien, Rinnai, Takagi, and many more. We are also the area reps for major manufacturing brands of faucets, toilets, sink parts, and any plumbing related issue you have. We not only do plumbing but also sewer and drain cleaning, hydrojetting, in-pipe video inspections, leak locating and pipe locating service. We are also called out by other plumbing companies when they can’t resolve a problem, as well as by our suppliers. Word of mouth is how we get most referrals. The best part is, that our pricing many times is lower than our competition and we have so much more to offer! What are you waiting for? Call us Now to schedule your service call. No job too small!

"Excellent service. Cliff was able to answer all of the questions regarding pricing/installation."

Ed L on February 2021


Pipe-Thru Plumbing
195 N 31st St
5.00(
1
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Pipe-Thru Plumbing
195 N 31st St
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Pipe-thru provides services such as water main replacement, trencheless sewer line, pipe bursting, electrical conduit and gas line. We also repair and replace sewer lines and main lines. We can also help you with pipe inspections and leaks. Please feel free to contact us with any question or concern you may have. Our first priority is to meet your needs and we guarantee complete and satisfied work. We look forward to working you.

"Jose and his crew were great! He came highly recommended by a neighbor, who had hired them to completely re-plumb her house. We needed our 75-year-old sewer line replaced: I got an estimate within a day or two of requesting one, and he caught a problem with the original installation that other contractors had missed in their inspection. Jose and his crew did the work as promised and cleaned up the site every day---spotless! We had a small tree that was growing near the line which they managed to save, which we didn't think was going to be possible, and they managed to dig a huge hole in our tiny front yard without a lot of impact to our other landscaping. They handled all the permitting and inspections, too, and made sure I got copies of all the relevant paperwork for our household records. I highly recommend Pipe-Thru, they were so easy to deal with and completely professional all the way. They charged a fair and reasonable price for the work. I will definitely call them when I have any other underground piping issues--including installing electrical conduit to our backyard shed, which we want to do in the future. Can't recommend them highly enough."

Andrea P on January 2022

Pipe-thru provides services such as water main replacement, trencheless sewer line, pipe bursting, electrical conduit and gas line. We also repair and replace sewer lines and main lines. We can also help you with pipe inspections and leaks. Please feel free to contact us with any question or concern you may have. Our first priority is to meet your needs and we guarantee complete and satisfied work. We look forward to working you.

"Jose and his crew were great! He came highly recommended by a neighbor, who had hired them to completely re-plumb her house. We needed our 75-year-old sewer line replaced: I got an estimate within a day or two of requesting one, and he caught a problem with the original installation that other contractors had missed in their inspection. Jose and his crew did the work as promised and cleaned up the site every day---spotless! We had a small tree that was growing near the line which they managed to save, which we didn't think was going to be possible, and they managed to dig a huge hole in our tiny front yard without a lot of impact to our other landscaping. They handled all the permitting and inspections, too, and made sure I got copies of all the relevant paperwork for our household records. I highly recommend Pipe-Thru, they were so easy to deal with and completely professional all the way. They charged a fair and reasonable price for the work. I will definitely call them when I have any other underground piping issues--including installing electrical conduit to our backyard shed, which we want to do in the future. Can't recommend them highly enough."

Andrea P on January 2022


Bay Area Drainage Inc
86 Buckingham Dr
4.61(
18
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Bay Area Drainage Inc
86 Buckingham Dr
4.61(
18
)
Customers say: Quality work
26 years of experience

At Bay Area Drainage, Inc. customer satisfaction is a big part of our product. For new construction or retrofit, home or commercial, we build the finest systems. Our seasoned employees are committed to high quality workmanship. Team members have many years of experience building drainage systems.

At Bay Area Drainage, Inc. customer satisfaction is a big part of our product. For new construction or retrofit, home or commercial, we build the finest systems. Our seasoned employees are committed to high quality workmanship. Team members have many years of experience building drainage systems.


Dublin Spa Center
6851 Dublin Blvd
4.55(
11
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Dublin Spa Center
6851 Dublin Blvd
4.55(
11
)
Customers say: Quality work
49 years of experience

Additional DBAs - Dublin Pool & Spa Center, DJT Marketing Inc. Additional website - www.dublinpoolandspa.com. Cost is determined by the job.

Additional DBAs - Dublin Pool & Spa Center, DJT Marketing Inc. Additional website - www.dublinpoolandspa.com. Cost is determined by the job.

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Septic tank cleanings or pump outs FAQs

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.

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