Anderson, SC & the Upstate · Septic Repair
Septic tank repair, done right the first time.
Backups, failed pumps, broken baffles, collapsed lines — we find the root cause, show you exactly what we found, and repair what's actually broken. Nothing more, nothing less.
We find the failure, show you photos & give you the price before we touch it. Workmanship guarantee on every job, 24/7.
- SC Licensed, Bonded & Insured
- Family-Owned · 8+ Years
- Based in Anderson · Open 24/7
- Free Diagnosis · Upfront Pricing
- Workmanship Guarantee
What's your septic trying to tell you?
Backups, alarms, odors, wet ground and slow drains are everyday septic symptoms — nothing to be embarrassed about. Start with what you need, and we'll take it from there.
Add your name, a reachable cell number, and what you need help with.
Takes less than 30 seconds · "Something Else / Not Sure" is a perfectly good answer · a real tech reads it
Local · family-owned · since 2017
The crew that shows up.
Neighbors first. Customers second.
I noticed around 5:15 on Friday evening that the septic tank overflowed into the shower in the lower level and also into the lower garage. I called Rooter bc I had used them before and they said they’d send someone out between 8-10 the next …More
Vance Hyde is very professional and knowledgeable to be so young! He came out this morning and asked me what was happening with our septic. My husband and I thought we were needing our septic tank drained, Vance explained to me that it …More
I am so thankful for my experience with Rooter Express. Vance was efficient, kind and patient and did a wonderful job assessing the situation. He was quick to respond and explained everything thoroughly and answered all of my questions. Thank you so much! 🙂
Huge shoutout to Rooter Express! They came out quickly, figured out the issue with our septic system, and had it fixed the same day. Super professional, polite, and they cleaned everything up before they left. They pumped the tank, repaired …More
Vance Hyde is a saint. Our septic backed into our house the Saturday everyone prepared for the incoming ice storm. Absolute worst case scenario. He came out same day, ALL equipment in-tow. Diagnosed, excavated, and fully fixed our issue. Give that man a raise!!!
Vance was amazing! He came out quick and at the time he said he would be here and was very professional and explained everything! Highly recommend we will be using them from now on!
Rooter Express did a great job and made the whole process easy. They showed up when they said they would, were professional, and got the job done quickly. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone needing plumbing or septic work.
I would strongly recommend this company to anyone that needs septic pumping or repair. Vance took the time to explain what was going on with our septic and why flushing was backing up. He was here as scheduled and was respectful of what I had to say. I will have this company back again when needed.
Vance Hyde was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He was punctual, informative, and highly professional. I really appreciated his clear communication and helping us resolve our septic tank issue. Excellent service all around!
Sewage started backing up into my tubs! Called several people but decided to go with Rooter Express after reading the reviews. Fast same day service, friendly guys, and helpful office staff!! Saving the number for next time!
This company has the best people working for them kim is the lady that helped me so so much to get the service thst I needed promptly very friendly and knowledgeable and the technician Vance hyde you just can't say enough about him super …More
Came as soon as they were able. True to their word. Did a great job and gave some good wise advice relating to our septic tank system. Much appreciated. Would get them back if needed again. Thank you..
Showed up on time, cleaned out my tank and root problem. Price was very reasonable. Work done quickly, very satisfied
Can’t recommend enough. Vance came out quickly, was friendly, and very knowledgeable. Will be using anytime I run into future issues!
These Gentle Men are What it says, Express!! and Very, Very Professional and came right out same day we called, Had electrical lines marked Immediately, and began working!! No hesitation. They walked me through each process step by step …More
Rooter Express was amazing from start to finish! They came out quickly, figured out what was wrong with my septic system, and got it fixed the same day. The guys were super professional, polite, and made sure everything was cleaned up …More
I’ve used 4-5 different plumbers for my commercial buildings and have found Rooter Express to be the best, bar none.
Rooter Express did an excellent job with my septic tank pump and inspection. They arrived on time, explained the process clearly, and made sure everything was handled professionally. The price was very fair, and I felt confident in the …More
Vance at Rooter express was phenomenal. Great worker and person. Thanks Vance and Rooter Express for great service. Highly recommend.
Great service. Took care of us during a hard time and saved us a ton. Highly recommend.
Absolutely outstanding customer service! I called and they came out within the hour. They were fast and went above and beyond to explain every part of the process before they even started. We will definitely be using them again for any future needs.
Michael and his team were fantastic. They came out within a few hours of my initial call on a Sunday and walked us through everything that needed to be done. The septic had not been properly maintained by the previous owners and I was in …More
Made a call to them as we had a large brown square on our grass and wasn’t sure what it was but we figured we might have had a septic tank issue. …More
Vance was very friendly, very knowledgeable, and extremely helpful will be calling Vance from rooter express for all my septic needs.
Came out the same day (within a few hours of calling, evaluated the situation and explained what needed to be done and why, repaired system the same day with great workmanship (I watched the repair so I know it was done correctly), I …More
Was able to be scheduled very quickly (non emergency). They are friendly, courteous professionals. They took the time to explain everything thoroughly and made sure our system had no issues. Easy to work with and very affordable. If you …More
Amazing work and customer service! They explained everything really good and worked super efficiently!
Excellent job by Vance at Rooter Express. Great communication and completed the work the same day.
This company, rooter express is amazing. We called and they had people here in less than an hour. Professional, efficient and what most companies lack they excelled in compassion. …More
The gentleman that came out was very professional and gave complete details on what we need to do in the future. I will definitely use them again in the future.
They got to us as quickly as they could. They were very informative and professional. If need be I would give these guys another call.
Very helpful all around. Got us out of a rough situation. Pleased with their services.
Rooter express was very helpful, they came out on the weekend and explained everything in great detail of what was going on with my system. Would definitely highly recommend them.
They are absolutely AMAZING 10 out of 10 recommend!! Vance was extremely helpful and great to work with! He fixed our problems and got our house back to running normally!! I can't thank him enough!!
Did a great job, got here quickly was very kind even helped us remove the deck to get to the septic tank. Soo thankful.
They were great. They showed up the same day and fixed our septic. They also cleared out the pipes from the house to the tank which was backed up. Very helpful techs and I will call them again next time it's needed
The repair promise
Fixed right, or we make it right.
Every repair starts with a free diagnosis and leaves with our workmanship guarantee — because a repair you have to redo isn't a repair.
How a repair goes
- Diagnose — we trace it to the tank, line, baffle, pump, or field — with photos.
- Approve — you see the exact scope and price before any work begins.
- Repair — licensed, bonded & insured techs fix what's actually broken.
- Verify — we test it under real use before we leave.
Financing available through Hearth (subject to credit approval) · 10% off for military, law enforcement, educators & seniors.
Real Jobs. Real Customers.
We Stand Behind Our Work.
No stock photos — every shot is a real Rooter Express job in the Upstate, red clay and all. Tanks opened, lines laid and leveled, fields brought back, the right way.
Dug down to the tank, hose in, excavator on standby.
Riser open, hose in — solids out.
New riser to grade, line bedded in Carolina red clay.
An older concrete tank, opened up and pumped.
Pipe run straight to the tank — the right way.
Trench open, line exposed, problem found.
Laid out and checked before a single shovel of backfill.
Lids you can actually find next time.
When it has to be dug, we dig it clean.
Quick access, quick pump-out.
Job wrapped — trench closed and the yard graded back.
Express for a reason.
We aim to be in & out in 60 minutes so you can get on with your day.
Complete Pump & Check · zero-spill hoses · we leave it cleaner than we found it
Sound familiar? Start where it hurts.
Backed up into the house?
Put the mop away and take a breather. If you're backed up, we'll back in — today.
Slow drains & gurgling everywhere?
One slow sink is plumbing. Every drain crawling and talking back? That's your septic asking for attention.
Alarm going off?
That beep is a warning shot, not a verdict. Cut the water and let's find out what tripped it.
Odors or a soggy yard?
Your nose found it first. We'll trace it to the lid, the line, or the field — and show you.
Pumped it — and it came back?
You paid for an empty tank, not an answer. We're the call people make after their last septic guy.
Or skip the reading.
Sewage doesn't wait, and neither do we. One call, one clear next step.
Call (864) 385-3933No mystery. No pressure.
No cringe at the flush.
We should be the last septic company you call for the next 20–40 years — because a system that's built, repaired, and maintained right lasts that long.
Diagnose
We trace the problem to its source — tank, line, baffle, pump, or field — and show you photo-backed findings, not a guess.
Repair
You approve the exact scope before work begins. Our techs are licensed, bonded & insured — and the repair carries our workmanship guarantee.
Verify
We test the system under real use before we leave, and walk you through what was done and how to keep it healthy.
Elite service & competitive pricing
start with high-precision diagnosis.
This isn't a guessing game or trial and error — it's 2026, and we bring the technology to prove it.
Free inspection · You see the findings before you approve anything · Workmanship guarantee
We roll out the red carpet…
Well, sort of. We line your floors and home with protective covering to ensure there is no mess & we leave without a trace.
Meet the enemy:
the Clog Wipes.
"Flushable" wipes don't break down — they cannonball into your toilet, team up in your pipes, and throw a pool party in your tank. That's the #1 backup we get called for.
Rooter Express breaks it up. Same-day snaking and pumping, the root cause fixed right the first time, and the work backed by our workmanship guarantee.
Same-day service · Licensed, bonded & insured · Workmanship guarantee
If it flows, drains, or smells —
it's our department.
Your neighbors have spoken.
5,000+ jobs across the Upstate, and vouched for by 580+ locals — consistently, year after year. And if a mistake is ever made, we make it right. The responsibility falls on us.
Hover or tap any pin — every popup is a real Google review, word for word.
- Our shop — 925 Centerville Rd, Anderson
- Repairs completed
- Systems installed
- Our trucks — daily routes
Representative coverage of 5,000+ jobs, plotted by area within about 40 miles of our Anderson shop.
- Anderson
- Homeland Park
- Sandy Springs
- Pendleton
- Starr
- Townville
- Belton
- Clemson
- Central
- Williamston
- Iva
- Fair Play
- Norris
- Pelzer
- Seneca
- Liberty
- Piedmont
- Honea Path
- Six Mile
- Powdersville
- Easley
- Lake Hartwell
- Due West
- Donalds
- Westminster
- Pickens
- Walhalla
- Abbeville
- Ware Shoals
- Greenville
- Mauldin
- Salem
- Simpsonville
- Calhoun Falls
- Fountain Inn
- Travelers Rest
- Taylors
- Greer
Straight answers, before you ever call.
Will you try to sell me a whole new system?
No. Repairing what's actually broken is the whole point of diagnosing first. Replacement only comes up when a system genuinely can't be saved — and we'll show you the evidence, not just an opinion.
Why does my septic keep backing up after pumping?
Because pumping empties the tank — it doesn't fix a broken line, a failed baffle, a tilted distribution box, or a struggling drainfield. Repeat backups mean something downstream needs attention. Finding that root cause is our whole thing.
Is your work guaranteed? Do you offer financing or discounts?
Yes — every job carries our workmanship guarantee. Financing is available through Hearth (third-party lenders, subject to credit approval), and military, law enforcement, educators & seniors get 10% off.
Do I need pumping or a repair? How do you know?
We don't guess from the driveway. The free inspection checks the tank level, solids, baffles, filter, and how the field is accepting water — then we show you what we found and which option actually fits. Sometimes the honest answer is pumping. Sometimes pumping alone would just rent you a few quiet weeks.
What does the free inspection include?
A walk of the system with the access points open where appropriate: tank level, visible components, and what's driving your symptom — explained in plain English with photos of what we found. No charge, no pressure, and no mystery invoice.
How fast can you get here?
We're based on Centerville Rd in Anderson and our office answers 24/7. Same-day service is available whenever the situation allows, and backups get priority — call and we'll give you a real arrival window.
My septic alarm is going off — what should I do while I wait?
Cut water use to a minimum — no laundry or dishwashers — and keep everyone away from any sewage. If your alarm is sounding, don't just silence it; that's a warning, not the problem itself.
My yard is wet and smells near the drain field — is the field dead?
Not necessarily. Surfacing effluent means the field is overloaded, but the cause is often upstream: a tank overdue for pumping, a failed baffle letting solids through, or a distribution box sending everything to one line. Those are all far cheaper than a new field — which is why we diagnose before we quote anything.
What affects the price of septic service?
Tank size, lid depth, access, hose distance, and what we actually find once the system is open. You'll get upfront pricing before any work begins — and if anything changes it, you hear the explanation before the work, not after.
How often should a septic tank be pumped in South Carolina?
Every 3–5 years for most households — sooner with a garbage disposal, a large family, or a smaller tank. Clay-heavy Upstate soil and heavy rain put extra stress on tanks and drain fields, too. If you can't remember your last pumping, that's usually the answer.
Do septic additives actually work?
Short version: no jug replaces inspection and pumping. A healthy tank gets the bacteria it needs from normal use, and some chemical additives can actually hurt the system. We'd rather tell you that for free than sell you a miracle in a bottle.
Do you serve my area?
We serve Anderson and the Upstate within about 40 miles — Belton, Easley, Pendleton, Clemson, Seneca, Williamston, Pickens, Walhalla, Greenville and the communities in between. Drop your city or ZIP in the form and we'll confirm your dispatch window right away.
Pro Tips to Keep Your Septic System HAPPY
A few quick questions can catch a small issue before it becomes a backup, an emergency repair, or a failed drainfield. Tap any that apply:
Noticed any new warning signs?
Over the tank or drainfield: sewage or rotten-egg odors · soggy or soft soil · standing water · extra-green grass · settling or depressions · fixtures that keep leaking.
Did it start after heavy rain?
Since the storm: slower drains · gurgling toilets · a septic alarm · new odors · wet spots over the system · sewage starting to back up. Ease up on laundry and long showers while the ground is saturated.
Have a pump, alarm, or floats — unchecked for a year?
Mechanical components often need annual service based on the system design and permit — even when the tank isn't due for pumping yet.
Three years since your last inspection?
Do you know your sludge & scum levels, whether the baffles and filter are sound, or whether the lids and risers are keeping water out? A conventional system should be professionally inspected at least every three years.
Three to five years since your last pumping?
Timing depends on more than the calendar — tank size, household size, water use, garbage-disposal use, and actual solids all matter.
Has your household or water use grown?
More occupants, long-term guests, extra laundry, a new garbage disposal, added bedrooms — or just more frequent slow drains? The tank may be due sooner than its old schedule suggests.
Not sure when it was last serviced?
More common than you'd think. We inspect, measure the solids, and tell you straight: pump now, monitor, or something else needs attention.
See what your septic system needs
Tell us what you've noticed and when the system was last serviced — getting started takes less than 30 seconds.
The cost calculator.
No two septic systems price the same — anyone who quotes you blind is guessing. Tell us what's actually happening and we'll get you a real number, fast.
You're on the board.
A tech (not a call center) reviews your symptoms and calls with a straight answer. Need it faster?
What affects the price
What failed
A float switch is a different job than a collapsed line. The diagnosis determines the repair — which is why we diagnose first and price before any work.
Access & depth
Tank depth, lid access, and how close equipment can get all affect the labor involved.
System age & type
Conventional, pump, and older systems each repair differently. Parts availability matters too.
Damage spread
Caught early, a failing baffle is a small fix. Left alone, it can take the drain field with it — early repair is the cheap repair.
Upfront pricing before any work starts · Financing through Hearth · 10% off for military, law enforcement, educators & seniors
You're in skilled hands.
Trust your tank & toilet with the Upstate's most dialed problem-solvers in septic.
Rooter Express is family-owned and has been digging into Upstate septic problems since 2017. Our techs are trained, vetted, and local — carrying real industry knowledge and a genuine care for the customers and neighbors we see every day, and finding the best solution for your family, not the biggest invoice.
Every one of us works licensed, bonded, and insured. That's why we're comfortable putting a workmanship guarantee behind every job — and keeping financing through Hearth and 10% off for military, law enforcement, educators & seniors on the table.
We're the crew folks call after their last "septic guy" didn't fix the root cause. Clay-heavy soil, heavy rain, aging systems — we know exactly what Upstate septic goes through.
— The Rooter Express Family
Still have questions?
Speak with a Tech directly nowFix it once. Fix it right.
A Band-Aid won't fix it this time — stop the problem at the source. Same-day help, honest findings, work under guarantee, and a team that treats your home like their own neighborhood. Because it is.
Let's start with what you need.
"Something Else / Not Sure" is a perfectly good answer.
Where should we send your answer?
That didn't go through — but you're not stuck.
You're on the board — help our tech hit the ground running:
These are the likely causes — not a final verdict. Every answer gets confirmed on-site with findings you can see before you approve anything.
Got it. You're on the board.
A tech reviews your red flags next and reaches out with a straight answer. One more thing so we route you right:
We should be the last septic company you call for the next 20–40 years — because a system built, repaired and maintained right lasts that long.
Your inspection is on us.
Every visit starts with a free, no-obligation inspection — and military, law enforcement, educators & seniors save 10% on the work. Claim it now & save it for a rainy day.
10% discount for military, law enforcement, educators & seniors. Cannot be combined with any other discounts, coupons or special offers. Other exclusions and limitations may apply.
Locked in. Want bonus points?
Bonus points: text us a photo of the problem, or book a time and answer our call — it gets you a faster, sharper answer.
Snap it or pick from your camera roll — up to 5 files.
Almost done.
Complete your request for a free inspection — or call now for a faster response.