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Septic Tank Pumping
Family-Owned & Local Since 1950

Good Neighbors.
Honest Work.
Since 1950.

For three generations, families around Yucaipa, Redlands, and the rest of the Inland Empire have trusted us with their septic systems. When you call, you’ll talk to a real neighbor — not a call center — seven days a week.

Septic backing up? We answer 7 days a week — call now.

C-42 Licensed Family-Owned · 1950 Treated Like Neighbors In-House Engineering Dept.
The Valley Drilling Co team The Valley Drilling family — serving Southern California
75+Years Serving Our Neighbors
C-42Licensed & Trusted
7Days a Week · We Answer
100%Family Owned & Operated
How We Help

Here for Our Neighbors

Whether it’s the family home, the shop in town, or a brand-new build out on the land — you get the same friendly crew and the same honest answer every time.

01Valley Drilling crew at a neighborhood drill-rig job in Southern California

Homeowners & Families

Most of our work is right here in the neighborhood — installs, pump-outs, and repairs for local families. We’ll explain everything in plain English and treat your yard like our own.

  • Septic installation & replacement
  • Pumping & routine maintenance
  • Leach lines & seepage pits
How we help at home
02Valley Drilling rig truck on a job at a local business

Local Businesses

From the restaurant downtown to the shop around the corner, we keep your system running so you can keep your doors open. Friendly service and no runaround.

  • Oil separators & grease systems
  • Larger tanks & pits
  • Maintenance on your schedule
Help for your business
03
Subdivision lot plan for a new build-out Valley Drilling is permitting

New Builds & Land

Building out on a piece of land? We’ll handle the PERC test, the design, the drilling, and all the county paperwork so it passes the first time — no headaches.

  • PERC / percolation testing
  • Drilling, borings & excavation
  • Design, permitting & certification
Starting a project
A Little Something for New Neighbors

Free Estimates — Plus $25 Off Your First Pump-Out

First time calling? Mention the website and we’ll knock $25 off your first septic pumping. Simple as that.

Call (909) 795-6164
What We Do

Everything Your Septic Needs

From a simple pump-out to advanced aerobic treatment units and commercial lift stations — if it has to do with septic, sewer, or drilling around here, we’ve done it a hundred times, and we’ll take care of you like family.

01
Septic Tank Installation
New and replacement tanks, sized right for your home and your soil, set and hooked up to code.
Ask us →
02
Septic Tank Pumping
Regular and emergency pump-outs that keep things flowing and head off messy backups.
Ask us →
03
Septic Tank Repair
Cracked lids, broken baffles, failed risers, root intrusion — we diagnose and fix tank problems instead of pushing a full replacement.
Ask us →
04
Leach Lines
We fix, replace, and design leach fields so your wastewater drains the way it’s supposed to.
Ask us →
05
Seepage Pits
Deep seepage pits drilled and built for properties that need real drainage capacity.
Ask us →
06
PERC & Soil Testing
Percolation and soil-profile testing to size your system and satisfy the county before you build.
Ask us →
07
Advanced Treatment Systems (ATU)
Aerobic, multi-stage on-site wastewater treatment that filters to a higher standard — built for tight lots, high water tables, and stricter code.
Ask us →
08
Pump & Lift Stations
Effluent and sewage pumps, float controls, and lift stations that move waste uphill or across long runs — sized and wired for your site.
Ask us →
09
Sewer Tie-Ins
Connecting your home or building to the public sewer main — trenching, tap, and inspection handled from start to finish.
Ask us →
10
Sewer Conversions
Switching a property off a failing septic system and over to public sewer, with permits, tie-in, and tank abandonment included.
Ask us →
11
Commercial Septic & Sewer
High-capacity and duplex pump systems, grease interceptors, and engineered setups for restaurants, shops, and multi-unit properties.
Ask us →
12
Engineered & Specialized Systems
Mound systems, custom dispersal, and engineered installs for difficult soils and lots that won’t take a standard system.
Ask us →
13
Oil & Grease Separators
Installation and service of oil/water separators and grease interceptors for shops, restaurants, and businesses.
Ask us →
14
Drilling & Excavation
Drilling, borings, and digging handled in-house with our own rigs and operators.
Ask us →
15
Inspections & Certification
Buying or selling? We do real-estate and county inspections with the paperwork done right.
Ask us →
16
System Design & Advisory
Straight answers on the right system for your property — plus design and engineering for advanced and commercial applications.
Ask us →
17
Tank Abandonment
Safe, by-the-book decommissioning of old tanks when it’s time for a new system.
Ask us →
Engineered — Not Guessed

Every Install Backed by Our
In-House Engineering Department

Most septic outfits sub out their design or eyeball it in the field. We don’t. Our own engineering department sizes every system and produces permit-ready plans — so your installation passes the first time and keeps performing for decades.

Engineered System Design
Sized to your household or building load — never a one-size guess.
Permit-Ready Plans
Drawings and plans the county signs off on the first time around.
Engineering-Backed Installs
Our field crews build to the plan, with engineering oversight from layout to final grade.
Code & Compliance In-House
NFPA, county, and state requirements handled by our own people — not farmed out.
Why Folks Call Us First

Three Generations of Doing Right by People

The big outfits send whoever’s free that day. We send a crew that’s worked this same ground for decades and treats your place with respect — no pushy upsells, just honest work and a fair price.

Family-owned since 1950
Licensed C-42 contractor
Bonded & fully insured
We know this ground
We own our own equipment
In-house engineering department
Permits & inspections handled
Honest, upfront pricing
Here 7 days a week
A seepage pit our crew built in Yucaipa
1950Family Owned
& Operated
Getting Started

Easy as Picking Up the Phone

1

Give Us a Call

Call or drop us a note any day of the week. Tell us what’s going on and we’ll ask the right questions.

2

We Come Take a Look

We’ll come out, look things over, and give you a straight, honest estimate — no surprises later.

3

We Take Care of It

From the paperwork to the final inspection, we handle the whole job and clean up after ourselves.

Kind Words

What the Neighbors Say

We’ve earned our good name one honest job at a time. Here’s what folks around here tell us.

Verified customer reviews from our family of companies — Valley Drilling Co. & Payless 4 Plumbing — same family, same crews, same standards.

★★★★★

The Valley Drilling team did an amazing job on our septic tank installation — removed the old system and replaced it with a new one that works perfectly.

J
John S.Septic Tank Installation · Valley Drilling Co.
★★★★★

Eryka explained everything about our septic pumping and kept us updated on the tech’s arrival. The crew was friendly, professional, and informative — great service start to finish.

J
Jesus FloresSeptic Pumping · Payless 4 Plumbing (family of companies)
★★★★★

We hired them to clean out our septic tank. Very professional and they got the job done in a timely manner — will use them again and highly recommend.

K
Karen TarangoSeptic Tank Cleaning · Hesperia · Payless 4 Plumbing (family of companies)
Where We Work

Towns We’re Proud to Serve

Born and based right here in the Inland Empire — with Yucaipa and Redlands in our own backyard — and now serving all of San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles and San Diego counties, from the Coachella Valley out to the coast.

San Bernardino County

Yucaipa · Redlands · Mentone · Oak Glen · Calimesa · Highland · Loma Linda · Colton · Grand Terrace · Rialto · Fontana · Rancho Cucamonga · Ontario · Upland · Montclair · Chino · Chino Hills · San Bernardino · Crestline · Lake Arrowhead · Big Bear · Victorville · Hesperia · Apple Valley · Adelanto · Barstow · Yucca Valley · Joshua Tree · Twentynine Palms · Needles · and the entire county

Riverside County

Riverside · Moreno Valley · Corona · Norco · Jurupa Valley · Eastvale · Perris · Menifee · Lake Elsinore · Wildomar · Canyon Lake · Banning · Beaumont · Cherry Valley · Hemet · San Jacinto · Temecula · Murrieta · Palm Desert · Palm Springs · Cathedral City · Rancho Mirage · Indian Wells · La Quinta · Indio · Coachella · Desert Hot Springs · Bermuda Dunes · Blythe · and the entire county

Los Angeles County

Pomona · Claremont · La Verne · San Dimas · Glendora · Covina · West Covina · Walnut · Diamond Bar · Rowland Heights · Hacienda Heights · La Puente · Los Angeles · Long Beach · Pasadena · Glendale · Burbank · Whittier · Downey · Norwalk · El Monte · Santa Clarita · Lancaster · Palmdale · and the entire county

San Diego County

San Diego · Chula Vista · Oceanside · Escondido · Carlsbad · Vista · San Marcos · Encinitas · El Cajon · La Mesa · Santee · Poway · National City · Ramona · Fallbrook · Valley Center · Alpine · Lakeside · Spring Valley · Julian · and the entire county

Don’t see your town? Give us a call — chances are we’re already in your neighborhood.

Get In Touch

Let’s Talk, Neighbor to Neighbor

Tell us what you need and we’ll get right back to you. Got a septic emergency? Just call — a real person answers, seven days a week.

  • (909) 795-6164
  • Cherry Valley, CA
  • Here 7 Days a Week · 8 AM – 8 PM
  • C-42 Licensed · Bonded & Insured

Free Estimate

No pressure, no obligation — we’ll look it over and give you a call back.

Sends straight to our office — or just call (909) 795-6164, seven days a week.

Home · Services

Septic, Sewer, Drilling & Engineering

Three generations of know-how under one roof. From a simple pump-out to an engineered commercial system, here’s everything we handle for homeowners, builders, and businesses across the Inland Empire.

Septic Systems

From a new tank to routine care and honest repairs — the heart of what we do.
01
Septic Tank Installation
New and replacement tanks, sized right for your home and your soil, set and hooked up to code.
Ask us →
02
Septic Tank Pumping
Regular and emergency pump-outs that keep things flowing and head off messy backups.
Ask us →
03
Septic Tank Repair
Cracked lids, broken baffles, failed risers, root intrusion — we diagnose and fix tank problems instead of pushing a full replacement.
Ask us →
04
Tank Abandonment
Safe, by-the-book decommissioning of old tanks when it’s time for a new system.
Ask us →

Drainage & Leaching

Getting your wastewater where it needs to go, exactly the way code requires.
01
Leach Lines
We fix, replace, and design leach fields so your wastewater drains the way it’s supposed to.
Ask us →
02
Seepage Pits
Deep seepage pits drilled and built for properties that need real drainage capacity.
Ask us →
03
Oil & Grease Separators
Installation and service of oil/water separators and grease interceptors for shops, restaurants, and businesses.
Ask us →

Sewer Work

Connecting to the public main — or moving a property off septic entirely.
01
Sewer Tie-Ins
Connecting your home or building to the public sewer main — trenching, tap, and inspection handled from start to finish.
Ask us →
02
Sewer Conversions
Switching a property off a failing septic system and over to public sewer, with permits, tie-in, and tank abandonment included.
Ask us →

Treatment & Pumping

Advanced systems and pump stations for tight lots and higher standards.
01
Advanced Treatment Systems (ATU)
Aerobic, multi-stage on-site wastewater treatment that filters to a higher standard — built for tight lots, high water tables, and stricter code.
Ask us →
02
Pump & Lift Stations
Effluent and sewage pumps, float controls, and lift stations that move waste uphill or across long runs — sized and wired for your site.
Ask us →

Testing & Inspections

The testing and paperwork that get your project approved the first time.
01
PERC & Soil Testing
Percolation and soil-profile testing to size your system and satisfy the county before you build.
Ask us →
02
Inspections & Certification
Buying or selling? We do real-estate and county inspections with the paperwork done right.
Ask us →

Commercial & Engineering

Bigger systems and engineered solutions, backed by our own engineers.
01
Commercial Septic & Sewer
High-capacity and duplex pump systems, grease interceptors, and engineered setups for restaurants, shops, and multi-unit properties.
Ask us →
02
Engineered & Specialized Systems
Mound systems, custom dispersal, and engineered installs for difficult soils and lots that won’t take a standard system.
Ask us →
03
System Design & Advisory
Straight answers on the right system for your property — plus design and engineering for advanced and commercial applications.
Ask us →
Engineered — Not Guessed

Backed by Our In-House Engineering Department

We don’t sub out our designs. Our own engineers size every system and produce permit-ready plans — so your install passes the first time and lasts for decades.

Not Sure What You Need?

Tell us about your property and we’ll point you to the right fix — no pressure, no obligation.

Home · Service Areas

Where We Work

Born and based in the Inland Empire, with Yucaipa and Redlands in our backyard — and now serving four counties from the Coachella Valley out toward the coast.

Our home base — Yucaipa and Redlands are right in our own backyard.

San Bernardino County

Yucaipa · Redlands · Mentone · Oak Glen · Calimesa · Highland · Loma Linda · Colton · Grand Terrace · Rialto · Fontana · Rancho Cucamonga · Ontario · Upland · Montclair · Chino · Chino Hills · San Bernardino · Crestline · Lake Arrowhead · Big Bear · Victorville · Hesperia · Apple Valley · Adelanto · Barstow · Yucca Valley · Joshua Tree · Twentynine Palms · Needles · and the entire county

Across the valley floor and down into the Coachella Valley.

Riverside County

Riverside · Moreno Valley · Corona · Norco · Jurupa Valley · Eastvale · Perris · Menifee · Lake Elsinore · Wildomar · Canyon Lake · Banning · Beaumont · Cherry Valley · Hemet · San Jacinto · Temecula · Murrieta · Palm Desert · Palm Springs · Cathedral City · Rancho Mirage · Indian Wells · La Quinta · Indio · Coachella · Desert Hot Springs · Bermuda Dunes · Blythe · and the entire county

The San Gabriel Valley foothills and east L.A. County.

Los Angeles County

Pomona · Claremont · La Verne · San Dimas · Glendora · Covina · West Covina · Walnut · Diamond Bar · Rowland Heights · Hacienda Heights · La Puente · Los Angeles · Long Beach · Pasadena · Glendale · Burbank · Whittier · Downey · Norwalk · El Monte · Santa Clarita · Lancaster · Palmdale · and the entire county

North County and beyond, for the right project.

San Diego County

San Diego · Chula Vista · Oceanside · Escondido · Carlsbad · Vista · San Marcos · Encinitas · El Cajon · La Mesa · Santee · Poway · National City · Ramona · Fallbrook · Valley Center · Alpine · Lakeside · Spring Valley · Julian · and the entire county

Don’t see your town?

We very likely cover it. We travel for the right job all over Southern California — just give us a call and ask.

Serving Your Neighborhood

If it’s in our corner of California, we can help. Reach out for a free estimate.

Home · Why Us

Why Folks Call Us First

The big outfits send whoever’s free that day. We send a crew that’s worked this same ground for decades and treats your place with respect — no pushy upsells, just honest work at a fair price. That’s how three generations have built a name worth trusting.

1950Family Owned
75+Years On The Job
C-42Licensed Contractor
7 DaysA Week · 8–8
1950

Family-Owned Since 1950

Three generations of the same family — same values, same handshake.

C-42

Licensed C-42 Contractor

Fully licensed for septic work in California — inspected and accountable.

Bonded & Fully Insured

Your property is protected before we ever break ground.

We Know This Ground

Decades on Inland Empire soil — we know how it drains and where it fails.

We Own Our Equipment

Our own rigs and operators, so your schedule isn’t stuck behind a rental yard.

In-House Engineering

Systems sized and planned by our own engineers — never subbed out.

Permits & Inspections

We pull the permits and meet the inspector so you don’t have to.

Honest, Upfront Pricing

A fair number before we start — no surprises on the invoice.

Here 7 Days a Week

A real neighbor answers the phone — even on the weekend.

Recent Work

See the Work for Yourself

A few recent jobs from around the Inland Empire — the kind of honest work we’ve built our name on.

CAT excavator on a new-build site in the Inland Empire Valley Drilling Altec drill rig truck on a neighborhood job Setting risers and filters on a multi-compartment treatment system Submersible lift-station pump with float controls in a wet well Setting a precast pit cap into the excavation Pumping out a residential septic tank Effluent filter inside a treatment tank — advanced on-site filtration Residential treatment tanks set at a home

Work With Neighbors You Can Trust

Three generations of honest septic work — and we’d be glad to earn yours.

Home · Reviews

What the Neighbors Say

We’ve earned our good name one honest job at a time. Here’s what folks around here tell us — and we’re happy to wire this page straight to your live Google & Yelp reviews.

★★★★★
Trusted Since 1950

Verified customer reviews from our family of companies — Valley Drilling Co. & Payless 4 Plumbing — same family, same crews, same standards.

★★★★★

The Valley Drilling team did an amazing job on our septic tank installation — removed the old system and replaced it with a new one that works perfectly.

J
John S.Septic Tank Installation · Valley Drilling Co.
★★★★★

Eryka explained everything about our septic pumping and kept us updated on the tech’s arrival. The crew was friendly, professional, and informative — great service start to finish.

J
Jesus FloresSeptic Pumping · Payless 4 Plumbing (family of companies)
★★★★★

We hired them to clean out our septic tank. Very professional and they got the job done in a timely manner — will use them again and highly recommend.

K
Karen TarangoSeptic Tank Cleaning · Hesperia · Payless 4 Plumbing (family of companies)
★★★★★

David came out to pump my septic tank and did a great job, and Eryka was very helpful throughout. Quick and stress-free — I highly recommend them and will use them again!

J
Jocelyn GarzaSeptic Tank Pump-Out · Payless 4 Plumbing (family of companies)
★★★★★

They removed our old, failing septic system and replaced it cleanly — fast, professional, done right the first time.

Y
Yucaipa HomeownerSeptic Replacement · Verified Job

Had Us Out to Your Place?

We’d be grateful for a quick review — and if you need us again, you know where to find us.

Home · Contact

Let’s Talk, Neighbor to Neighbor

Tell us what you need and we’ll get right back to you. Got a septic emergency? Just call — a real person answers, seven days a week.

  • (909) 795-6164
  • Cherry Valley, CA
  • Here 7 Days a Week · 8 AM – 8 PM
  • C-42 Licensed · Bonded & Insured

What Happens Next

1

You Reach Out

Call or send the form — tell us a little about your property and the problem.

2

We Take a Look

We’ll talk it through, and if needed come out to size up the job in person.

3

Honest Estimate

A clear, fair quote — no pressure and no obligation to move forward.

Free Estimate

No pressure, no obligation — we’ll look it over and give you a call back.

On the live site this emails Valley Drilling and/or texts the office.

Home · Tools

Septic & Drilling Calculators

Quick, no-obligation estimates for the questions we hear most — what size tank you need and how often to pump it. Ballpark figures to plan with; we confirm everything on-site against your county's requirements.

Septic Tank Size Estimator

Find the minimum tank capacity for a home, based on bedroom count and typical water use.

Bedrooms drive code-required size, not occupants.
Bumps the recommendation up one size.
Recommended tank
1000gal
Design daily flow
450gpd
How this works: based on common UPC / California county minimums (1,000 gal up to 3 bedrooms, 1,200 at 4, 1,500 at 5–6, +250 gal per bedroom above 6) and a 150 gpd-per-bedroom design flow. Monterey & San Bernardino counties can require larger — we confirm the exact size before install.

Pump-Out Frequency Estimator

Roughly how many years between pumpings, based on your tank size and household.

Not sure? Use 1,000 (most common).
Pump roughly every
2.6years
Our recommendation
3yrs max
How this works: based on the Penn State / U.S. EPA sludge-accumulation tables (time to fill ~⅓ of the tank). Even when the math says longer, we suggest an inspection at least every 3–5 years — garbage disposals, guests, and heavy laundry fill tanks faster than averages predict.

A Family of Companies

Plumbing, septic & drilling under one family name — serving Southern California since 1950.

Call NowSeptic emergency? 7 days Free EstimateNo obligation