Emergency Septic Service 24/7; Lawrenceburg, TN and Surrounding Counties

When the tank gets full and the worries start, call Willis & Sons Septic; we'll do our part fast, clean, and friendly too. Let us do the dirty work for you.

Available 24/7; including weekends and holidays.

Willis & Sons Septic Co is a third-generation, family-owned septic service company now serving Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and the surrounding communities of Southern Middle Tennessee, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency septic response.

Yes, Willis & Sons Septic Co offers full 24/7 emergency septic service in Lawrenceburg, TN and surrounding counties, including weekends and every holiday. When you call with an emergency, we dispatch immediately. Septic failures don't keep business hours, and neither do we. Raw sewage backup, overflow, or system failure cannot safely wait until the next morning.

To reach our emergency team, call us directly at 931-7-SEPTIC any time of day or night. The same family that answers your call is the family that dispatches the truck. We don't route emergency calls to an answering service or voicemail. When you call Willis & Sons, a real person picks up and gets you help right away.

Septic Situations We Respond to Right Now

We respond to any septic situation that can't wait, day or night, because some problems get worse every hour they go unaddressed.

  • Active sewage backup: toilets gurgling or refusing to flush, raw sewage appearing in drains or the tub, sewage smell indoors. This is a health hazard that needs attention right now.
  • Sewage overflow at the tank: effluent visible at the ground surface near the tank lid, wet ground with a strong odor over the tank or drain field. Surface sewage is dangerous for people, pets, and nearby water sources.
  • Complete system failure: multiple fixtures backed up at the same time, no household drainage working, system has not been serviced in years. Nothing is draining and the problem isn't going away on its own.
  • Flooded or saturated drain field: large area of standing water or spongy ground over the leach field, persistent odor coming from the yard, unusually green saturated grass over field lines after rain. This signals the field is no longer absorbing effluent properly.

What to Do While You Wait for Our Team

Our team is on the way. Here's what to do and not do in the meantime so you don't make the situation worse or create a safety hazard before we arrive.

Steps to Take Right Now

  1. Stop using water and plumbing fixtures immediately: flushing or running water pushes more load into a system that is already backed up or failing.
  2. Keep children and pets away from the drain field area: standing effluent is a health hazard.
  3. Do not attempt to open the tank lid yourself: gases inside an active septic tank are dangerous.
  4. When you call (or if you've already called), tell the dispatcher: the symptoms you are seeing, how long they have been happening, and the approximate location of your tank if you know it.
  5. Leave exterior access clear: if a pump truck needs to reach the tank, clear any vehicles or equipment from the driveway or yard path.

We bring the right equipment on every emergency call, and our team has handled every situation listed on this page before. Our goal is to stabilize things as fast as possible and give you a clear next step so you know exactly where things stand when we're done.

Common Questions About Septic Emergencies

  • What counts as a septic emergency that needs a same-day response?

    An emergency is any situation where delay creates a health hazard or worsens damage fast. Active sewage backing up into your home, effluent surfacing near the tank, sewage smell indoors, or a complete shutdown of all household drainage all qualify. A single slow drain usually doesn't, but if you're unsure, call us and we'll help you decide.

  • How fast can Willis & Sons respond to an emergency septic call in Lawrence County?

    We're available 24/7 and dispatch as soon as we receive your call. Actual response time depends on where you're located in the service area and how many calls we're handling at that moment. We'll give you an honest estimated arrival when you call so you know what to expect.

  • Is there an extra charge for after-hours or weekend emergency septic calls?

    After-hours and weekend calls may carry a different rate than standard scheduled service. We'll walk you through current pricing when you call, and we always provide a free quote before any work begins so there are no surprises.

  • Can I use my toilets and sinks while waiting for an emergency septic technician?

    No. Every flush or gallon of water you run adds more load to a system that's already overwhelmed. Using fixtures while waiting can push sewage further back into your home or cause more surface overflow outside. Shut everything down and check the steps-while-waiting section above for what to do until we arrive.

  • What happens if a septic backup is causing sewage to come up inside the house?

    Indoor sewage backup is both a plumbing and a septic emergency. Call us immediately. We'll assess and address the septic system side on arrival. In the meantime, ventilate the space as much as you can, keep everyone out of the affected area, and don't run any water until we get there.

Willis & Sons Is Ready Right Now; Call Anytime

You Better Start Thinking Before You Start Stinking!

We're available 24 hours a day, every day, serving Lawrenceburg, TN and all of Lawrence County. When you call, a real person from the Willis family picks up. We don't hand you off to a machine or a call center.

Available every day — 24 hours — including all holidays.