Septic Tank Pumping
in Redlands, CA

Plenty of Redlands is on city sewer. But if you're in South Redlands, out toward Live Oak Canyon or San Timoteo Canyon, or on one of the older estate lots, there's a good chance you're on septic, and many of those systems have been in the ground for decades.

Older Redlands Systems Need a Closer Eye

Original tanks from the '60s and '70s are often smaller than what code calls for today, and mature landscaping means roots find their way into everything. Pumping every two to three years keeps solids out of the leach field. It also gives us a chance to catch cracked lids, failing baffles or root intrusion while they're still small fixes.

Call (909) 795-6164 any day of the week between 8 AM and 8 PM. If it's an after-hours emergency, call anyway. Those calls get answered.

Signs Your Redlands Septic Tank Is Due

• Toilets flush slowly or gurgle
• A sewer smell near the tank lid or along the leach field
• Damp ground or lush grass over the field when it hasn't rained
• Drains backing up after a weekend with a full house
• The last pump-out happened under the previous owner

Is South Redlands on septic or sewer?

A lot of it is on septic, but not every street. Some older parts of Redlands were connected to sewer and others never were. Check your utility bill: if you're paying a sewer charge, you're likely connected. If there's no charge and you have a lid or cleanout in the yard, you're on septic.

Why do tree roots matter so much for Redlands septic systems?

Roots go after the water and nutrients in septic lines. They work into joints, crack baffles and clog the outlet, and older concrete and clay parts are easy targets. Regular pumping lets us spot roots early, before they block the line to the leach field.

Should I add a riser to my septic tank?

If your lid is buried more than a few inches, a riser usually makes sense. It brings the access up to grade, so the next pump-out starts faster and nobody has to dig up the yard. We can give you an estimate for one while we're out.

Can you pump and inspect the tank for a home sale?

Yes. We do pump-and-inspect visits for escrow in Redlands. Tell us it's for a sale when you call, so we can plan the visit around what the buyer, seller or lender needs to see.

What Happens When We Come Out

1. We ask a few questions on the phone: the symptoms, the tank size if you know it, and whether there are big trees near the system.
2. We locate the lid. If it's deep, we dig it out and can talk with you about adding a riser.
3. We pump the tank completely and watch what flows back from the inlet line.
4. We check the baffles and look for roots and cracks.
5. Before we leave, you hear what we found and what, if anything, needs attention.

Why Redlands Calls Valley Drilling First

Redlands has been on our route since 1950, and the same family still runs the company. We're C-42 licensed, bonded and insured. If your system is in good shape, we'll say so.

Nearby Areas We Also Serve

Next door, we pump tanks in Yucaipa and Mentone. If you're replacing a system here, see new septic systems in Redlands. Everything else we do in the county is on our San Bernardino County septic page.

Tank overdue in Redlands? Call (909) 795-6164, 7 days, 8 AM to 8 PM. After-hours emergency calls are answered.

More answers on our Septic FAQ, or read about our company. Try the tank size and pump-out calculators for a quick ballpark.

Not sure when your tank is due? Our septic tank pumping guide covers how often to pump, the warning signs and what happens on a visit.