Trusted Septic Services in Lawrenceburg, TN

Every Septic Service Your Home or Business Needs

We handle everything from routine pumping and scheduled maintenance to emergency calls and full drain field replacement. Whether you own a home, a farm, or a commercial property, we bring three generations of experience to the job. Our trucks run 24/7 because septic problems don't follow a business schedule.


Septic Tank Pumping Done Right

Routine pumping removes built-up solids before they back up into your home and force a costly repair.

Septic System Repairs That Hold

When something breaks, we diagnose it accurately and fix it right; restoring the system before a repair becomes a full replacement.

Emergency Septic Services Available 24/7

A backup or overflow can't wait until Monday; we respond any hour of the day, every day of the year.

Septic Tank Cleaning and Maintenance

Scheduled cleaning extends system life and prevents the kind of failure that costs far more than a routine service call.

Drain Field Repair and Replacement

Soggy ground and persistent odors near the leach field signal a problem that gets worse the longer it goes undiagnosed.

Commercial Septic Services

Businesses, farms, and rental properties count on us to keep commercial-scale systems running without downtime or health code risk.

Septic System Troubleshooting

Gurgling drains, mystery odors, and slow fixtures all point to something specific, we find the root cause and fix it the first time.

Three Generations of Family Septic Service

Willis & Sons Septic Co. is a third-generation, family-owned septic service company proudly serving Lawrence County, and communities throughout Southern Middle Tennessee.

Wade and Lauren Willis lead the company with a fourth generation actively working alongside them. Together, the Willis family brings decades of hands-on septic experience to every job. That experience has given the family a deep understanding of the many soil conditions, tank configurations, and septic system challenges that homeowners can encounter.

As a family-owned company, we believe experience matters—but so does treating every customer and property with care. When you call Willis & Sons, you’re working directly with a team that takes pride in doing the job right and providing dependable septic service for your home.

What Local Homeowners Say

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Think Pumping Your Septic Tank Is Expensive?


Many homeowners pay around $65 per month for city sewer service. That's about $780 per year-or $3,900 over five years. A properly maintained septic system may only need to be pumped every 3 to 5 years, making routine maintenance a relatively small expense compared to years of sewer charges. Regular septic maintenance helps protect your system, extend its lifespan, and reduce the risk of costly repairs down the road. Protect your system. Protect your wallet.

You Better Start Thinking Before You Start Stinking!

24/7 septic service from a family that's been doing this work for three generations. When you need us, we're already on our way.

Serving Our Local Communities

Willis & Sons Septic Co provides septic pumping, repairs, emergency service, and maintenance throughout Lawrenceburg, Columbia, Pulaski, Summertown, Loretto, Leoma, and Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, and the surrounding rural communities beyond. We serve homeowners, farms, and businesses within approximately 25 miles of our home base.

We're available 24/7, including every holiday, and our free quote means you know the price before work begins. We're not a franchise or a call center – we're a real local family that picks up the phone and shows up in person.

We serve: Lawrenceburg, Summertown, Columbia, Pulaski, Loretto, Leoma, Mount Pleasant, and the surrounding communities.

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Common Questions About Septic Service

If you are seeing warning signs or just want to know what to expect, these are the questions local homeowners ask us most often.

  • How do I know if my septic tank needs to be pumped?

    The most common signs are slow drains throughout the house, gurgling sounds in the pipes, sewage odors inside or outside, and standing water over the drain field. If you have not had the tank pumped in the last three to five years, that alone is reason enough to schedule a service – waiting until symptoms appear often means the damage has already started.

  • Does Willis & Sons Septic Co really respond at 2 in the morning?

    Yes. Our 24/7 availability is not a marketing line, it is our actual operating schedule. We answer the phone every hour of every day, including weekends and holidays. Septic emergencies do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Call 931-7-SEPTIC any time and you will reach a real person.

  • How much does septic tank pumping cost?

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  • How often should a septic tank be pumped?

    Most homeowners should pump their tank every three to five years. Larger households, older tank configurations, and properties with higher water usage may need service more frequently. If you are unsure when your tank was last pumped, schedule an inspection, catching a full tank early is far less expensive than dealing with a backup.

  • Can Willis & Sons handle commercial septic systems, not just residential?

    Yes. We service commercial properties including restaurants, rental buildings, campgrounds, and farm operations throughout our service area. Commercial systems run harder and fill faster than residential ones, we have the equipment and experience to keep them maintained on a schedule that protects your operation.

Get a Free Septic Quote From a Family You Can Trust

We're available around the clock, every day of the year, and every quote is free with no obligation. We're a real local family business, not a national chain, not a dispatch service and when you call, you reach the people who show up to do the work.

Mon–Sun: 24/7 · 24-Hour Emergency Service Available · Serving Lawrenceburg, TN, and the surrounding area