We reviewed the top-rated septic pumping and tank cleaning companies serving Hattiesburg and the surrounding Forrest County area. Below are the most trusted providers based on licensing, customer reviews, and service range. Disclosure: the first listing is this site's own free referral line.
This site's own free referral line, listed first: one call connects you with an independent local pumper. Residential and commercial septic pumping, inspections, and tank maintenance throughout Forrest County.
Get Free Estimate →BBB-accredited septic tank cleaning and contractor serving the Hattiesburg metro area. Specializes in septic system design and installation.
Underground structural support and septic services for residential and commercial properties south of Hattiesburg. BBB A+ rated.
Full-service septic pumping and grease trap maintenance serving Hattiesburg and surrounding counties. BBB accredited.
Compare septic companies in Hattiesburg on four verifiable points rather than on advertising. First, confirm the company is licensed to haul and dispose of septage in Mississippi and can name its disposal facility. Second, ask for a firm price by phone based on tank size and lid access, and confirm what is excluded. Third, check that inspection of baffles and the effluent filter is part of a standard pump-out. Fourth, ask for a written service report, which is what closing attorneys and buyers in Forrest and Lamar County actually ask to see. A company that answers all four clearly is easier to hold to its quote. Ask each company the same four questions in the same order and write down the answers, because the differences show up in what is excluded rather than in the headline price. Confirm response time separately: for a backup, how fast a truck reaches your address matters more than a small price gap.
It depends on your tank, access and location. Compare the licensed companies above on price, disposal licensing and written reports, or call (601) 884-8016, this site's free referral line, to be connected with a local pumper.
Septic pumping in Hattiesburg typically ranges from $250 to $500 depending on tank size and access. Most residential tanks (1,000–1,500 gallons) fall in the $275–$375 range.
Most septic tanks in Mississippi should be pumped every 3–5 years for a family of four. Sandy soils common in South Mississippi can affect drain field performance, making regular pumping even more important.
Yes. All reputable septic companies operating in Mississippi must be licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Always verify licensing before hiring.