I called Brent Nuckels construction after several weeks of frustration over a failing septic. There…read morewere backups into the home and foot dragging by another company. It was truly nightmarish. I started calling around to alternative septic companies and had a lot of trouble getting calls returned or a commitment to perform. I had worked down the list of septic designers in Kitsap County with no satisfaction until I hit the "N's". When I dialed Nuckels construction, there was no voice mail or stonewalling. Holly Nuckels answered the phone and immediately instilled confidence with a line of questioning and suggestions that demonstrated a profound understanding of septic technology and process. She promised to take on my project immediately and see everything through to completion. She and Brent were on site within a day and all my cares and worries evaporated! They cleared the existing failed field to a degree that held us through the permitting and construction arc. This was a complex, extensive replacement that including rehoming the entire drain field. Naturally I expected a lot of disruption to the landscaping, but was amazed at the care the crew took to try to preserve any established planting in the impacted area and to carefully remove all debris and level and tidy up the site in preparation for my landscape restoration. I simply cannot say enough about how grateful and impressed I am with the work this company did for me!

From the owner: Brent Nuckols Construction, Inc. is a small, family-owned business that specializes in septic…read moredesign, installation and maintenance. Whether you have a new construction project or a failed system, we can provide you with the design, installation and Monitoring and Maintenance for your new septic system. We pride ourselves on providing consistent, high-quality work and customer service at a competitive price. Because we are a small business, you are assured that you will be dealing with the same people throughout your project.

Our septic system backed up into our house last night after doing a load of laundry. Not a fun…read moreexperience, but I had pushed it too far, knowing the tank needed pumping a few years ago. My husband called them after hours and they got back to him first thing in the morning. We had an appointment this evening, which was far sooner than I expected. Michael and Dallas showed up already beat from a long day, but were friendly and very respectful of our property. While they took care of pumping out the tank, cleaning the filter and clearing the baffle, they took the time to explain to me what they were doing, why they were doing it, and showed me how to care for the system between regular service. They put up with me standing out there asking questions and were as gracious as they could be. They're also both incredibly hard workers who manage their time perfectly. 1000% I will be calling them for my regular service and recommending them to my friends and family. Not only were they timely, their prices do not break the bank.

I contacted hemleys during October 27th for a full septic tank that appeared to be failing. On Oct…read more27th they came out replaced a burned out pump and stated there was drawdown issues on our lateral lines. The 29th they came out again to try and diagnose/fix the issue. Eventually while we were at work they left, I got no phone call or communication and the massive hole in our yard filled back in destroying the landscape. I eventually reached someone by phone requesting an update, thinking our septic was resolved. One of the tehcs told us our DRAINFIELD has failed and they tried a temporary fix, but until it can be rectified pooling will occur in the yard if too much water used in the home. I was told on the phone by the tech that unfortunately this could be close to a 30k fix and it was left at that, with no guidance on what to do or where to go. I paid my bills right away to hemleys that week for the work they did complete. This process ended up taking Nov until February to rectify due to the misdiagnosis from hemleys. I had to pay $5000 to a drainfield designer pay numerous fees to the County for inspection which all took time. Meanwhile we had pooling in our yard and could not fully use our water and appliances in a house hold of 4. A massive 8ft by 8ft deep hole was in the center of our backyard all this time from testing by designer and county. Eventually, I found a very reputable septic company to complete the design work from the designer. Within hrs of the septic company starting the job and doing some basic diligence they discovered 2 of the 4 lines had valves closed/broken and that was all that needed to be replaced. Fortunately, this company was honest and came forward with the information. However, hemleys cost my family nearly 8k in unnecessary work hiring a designer, other fees all due to this misdiagnosed failing drain field. On April 22, 2026 I respectfully asked for a manager or owner of Hemleys to discuss this issue. I was told to provide the documents from the last company and they reviewed county records. I supplied this within minutes. I then never received a single phone call or update as I called daily until 4/30/26. I was consistently told the owner and or manager are not available on several days. And then the manager after 2 days of that stated the owner has not reviewed this yet. This was an extreme inconvenience to our household and costly due to the negligence that made for several months of an inoperable septic tank when this issue could have been resolved in a few hours like our newly hired company completed. At this time we have been blown off by this company we had used and recommended for years. Based on the data and information we have we will continue escalating this in the necessary manner legally as we have the emails sent to our designer from Hemleys supporting them diagnosing failing drain field, that in fact was no where near failing.

My first pump with Sterling! Russell came out today and gave me beyond stellar service. I know…read morenothing about my septic and because of that I don't feel secure about it. But!!!!!! Russell not only pumped my tank, I mentioned I had root issues- he said I got you. He educated me, showed me how to do a drain field test myself and answered a bunch of pending questions that I've always had. Russell is professional, kind, fast, transparent and so easy to work with. I truly feel like Sterling should be every septic owners go to. They haven't failed me once and I am a picky customer. If I'm paying, I do expect good service but Sterlings service is STELLAR! 5 stars all day long.

Can't say enough good things about these folks, particularly when it comes to customer service. Had…read morewhat I thought was a pump issue, discovered at 3:00 PM on a Friday. Initially, Sterling told me that there would be no one available until Monday morning, but offered me info on another company if I wanted to check with them instead. But then, within the hour, they figured out a way to get the last of their guys who was still out in the field over to my place for a diagnosis. Guy was here in under an hour. What's more, to make sure everything was well and truly addressed, the boss himself stopped by on his way to a birthday party to offer a little oversight, hands-on assistance, and some on-the-job staff training. Sterling ended up pumping my tanks, which was fine, but there was no charge for the extra service call, which was even better, and everything was resolved by 6:00 PM. These folks could have easily said, sorry, can't do anything until Monday, and I would have understood. Instead, they went the extra mile for a good customer - and now they've ensured that they'll keep that customer for many years to come. That's the way to do business and I thought you Yelpers would want to know.

Zach from Kitsap Septic pumped our tank for us today. I was kinda worried because that had not…read morebeen done for 13 years. He pumped it successfully with no problems and indicated that it looked to be in good condition. Awesome job, thank you so much Zach!

Absolutely I feel fortunate to have found them. Late one night the septic alarm went off for first…read moretime since we moved in 18 years. Stopping the blaring was not easy (because the malfunctioning alarm off switch, a mislabeled electrical panel, and more. Anyway, in the morning hubby called the septic company that most recently pumped our tank two years ago and was told about the diagnosis service charge and that they'd probably need a $600 pumping before they could work. And if they diagnose electrical (like pump or the alarm box), they need to call the electricians who'd have another service charge... in the meantime, I searched online and saw the rave reviews for Kitsap Septic. So, I called and was told it sounded like electrical issues (pump, floats, and the alarm box) and that it's doubtful our tank needs pumping! I was told to call Aquarius pump and they'll prob use a sump pump and then take care of things quickly, correctly, and at a reasonable price. (And if the tank does need pumping, they'll call him.) It all went exactly as expected. Aquarius Pump came e as to the next morning and got it working enough to use the plumbing, but said to fix it properly, he'd need to return to replace the pump and alarm box. In another couple of days, it was just a memory. Except we now have a fantastically honest and highly regarded Septic service who I feel about recommending!!!

I used another company 7 years ago to inspect my septic system. They recommended pumping the tank…read moreafter a quick visual inspection. (Now I know it did not need it) Something didn't seem right but I had them do it. The driver was gruff to say the least. I decided to have my tank looked at. With a strong recommendation from a plumber I know I called Sweetwater Septic. A small husband and wife operation. Dave the owner came out and did a through inspection, took a sediment level test and told me our tank did not need pumping and because we use good septic practices. He was a wealth of information and inspected my black water pump at no additional charge. After Dave found out I am a Veteran he gave me a Veteran discount. His price was very reasonable. Dave gave me a copy of the county septic report, and original drawings when the home was built. I highly recommend Sweetwater Septic and will always call them from now on.

Prompt, professional and very helpful. Answered all my questions, and extremely reasonable pricing…read more After inspecting my septic tank, i will be having them back to do some preventative maintenance. Heartily recommend!

Things started out great! Fast response time. They were able to come the next day to pump me out…read more Showed up in the window provided. Upon arrival he told me that he would pump both tanks out. We had a misunderstanding on what I was paying for, but was resolved. Understand that if youre septic has 2 chambers, effluent side and scrum side, this will most likely be more than the standard rate. That was my misunderstanding. I didn't read my septic details well and was off on the amount of sewage that needed to be pumped. SSB got me pumped out and clean. Thanks SSB!. These guys really care about a getting a good review and it shows. Tidy, clean, and nice folks!!!!

Waking up to water backing up into the shower and coming out of the toilet is every homeowner's…read morenightmare, and that's exactly how our day started. With the septic system completely backed up, we couldn't even run the dishwasher. To make matters worse, it was during a snowstorm and on a weekend. We called that morning, hoping someone might be able to help, and this company absolutely delivered. By 1 PM they already had a crew at our house servicing the septic tank. Considering the conditions and that it was an emergency weekend call, the price was incredibly reasonable. The two technicians who came out were fantastic. They were professional, efficient, and clearly knew exactly what they were doing. They handled a stressful situation with calm confidence and had everything working again much faster than we expected. A special thank you as well to the owner, Mario, who made sure we were taken care of even though it happened to be his birthday. That level of dedication to customers really says a lot about a company. If you ever need septic service, I would highly recommend them without hesitation. They've officially earned a permanent spot on my emergency homeowner contact list.

So happy we chose A Advanced Septic. They were quick and…read morereliable. Communication was outstanding ! We highly recommend using them for any services. Thank you A Advanced. You definitely came through for us!

(3/5 rounded up from a 2/5 as management attempted to help rectify the situation)…read more Negatives: Upfront misinformation regarding capabilities, poor basic communication. Positives: Responsive foreman who handled escalation professionally and refunded upcharges. Bottom line: The overall experience was frustrating and ultimately left my sewer issue completely unresolved. While I appreciate management stepping in to rectify the billing, I cannot recommend them based on my experience. The Details: I specifically reached out to A-Advance to service an E/One sewer system. E/One units are notoriously specialized, so before booking, I explicitly asked the front office if they were equipped to handle them. They assured me they were. On that basis, I agreed to their $250 base call-out fee. When the technicians arrived, they informed me on-site that they cannot actually repair E/One systems if a component is broken. They attempted a basic flush for a grease blockage, stating that was the extent of their ability. Sure enough, 15 minutes after they left, the system alarm was blaring again, leaving me back at square one. The front-office communication throughout was equally disappointing: * No-show communication: On the original appointment date, a windstorm knocked out my power 10 minutes before arrival. Understandably, they couldn't perform the work - no big deal I get that. However, instead of notifying me, the truck pulled into my driveway and simply drove off. I had to call the office twice (getting hung up on the first time) to get rescheduled. They didnt attempt to reach me. * Surprise billing & no receipts: My expected $250 fee turned into a $400 charge with no receipt or invoice provided at payment. Had the issue been resolved I likely would have left it there. As it wasn't, I called to request an itemized bill. I discovered add-ons for fuel surcharges, charges for disposables, and additional time charges. (These add ons were not anticipated and the extra time charge shouldnt have been included. We sat there chatting for 10 minutes before they informed me that they needed to round up their time... like come on.) The Resolution: I escalated my dissatisfaction to the foreman, who was polite, professional, and agreed to refund the extra line-item charges. I genuinely appreciate the foreman correcting the bill, but at the end of the day, I wouldn't have hired A-Advance had they been upfront about their scope with regard to inspecting and repairing the E/One unit. Takeaway: Verify their technical capabilities in writing before booking.

I received a response using their online quote request right away. It was reasonable. I approved it…read moreonline and was immediately contacted regarding scheduling. The staff was organized and efficient when scheduling my appointment. They let me know they were on their way, showed up on time, the technician was friendly and competent, and all the work got done perfectly for the price quoted. And I received all the documentation via email promptly afterwards. It was VERY EASY. It doesn't get better than that. I will continue to use them for regular service in the future (this was for a riser install/modification).

Evidently Dano's family run business has been bought and brought under an umbrella with a bunch of…read moreother small, local septic companies. During our first septic emergency in over 20 years of using Dano's, we felt we'd called a service company that has forgotten that getting their customers back on line in an emergency is their #1 job. It took an emergency and some quick review reading online to find a small, independent company to show us real customer service! Dano's explained on the call the costs we'd incur from the $250+ service fee, hourly repair cost, $600 pumping charge on a tank they pumped 2years ago necessary for diagnosis, and the possible need for them to call in the electrician with another service fee, etc before anyone fixed anything. Confident we had an electrical issue if not 3 different ones, we called a highly 5-star reviewed guy who listened to our issues, diagnosed the probable root of the problems, and told us to call Aquarius Pump directly, adding that they'd prob use a sump pump and if in fact the tank needs pumping they'd call him. Easy-peasy. The next morning Aquarius had us able to use the system, but not fully fixed, and a couple days later with the new pump, floats, and alarm box, the emergency was over. No evidence of repairs to the lawn, and we knew who to call in the future, and recommend to others... and it won't be Dano's! PS The name I highly recommend is easy to remember if you live in KITSAP county and are looking for a SEPTIC company, lol.

We recently had our septic alarm go off and called Economy Septic after being frustrated with the…read morecompany we had used for years, AAdvanced Septic. I'm extremely glad we did. Mike came out and quickly determined that the problem was with the plastic zip ties securing our septic floats. He replaced the plastic ties with metal ones so we shouldn't have the same problem again. What impressed me most was how Mike handled the entire situation. He has over 20 years of experience, was extremely knowledgeable, professional and straightforward, and took the time to explain what was happening rather than trying to turn a relatively simple problem into an expensive service call. And then came the biggest surprise: Economy Septic charged us nothing for the visit or the repair. That kind of service is increasingly difficult to find. They could easily have charged us a service-call fee, and we would have expected to pay it. Instead, Mike simply identified the problem, fixed it properly and took care of us. Economy Septic is a family-run business, and our experience reflected exactly what you hope to get from a local company--knowledge, experience, professionalism, fairness and integrity. After this experience, Economy Septic will be the company we call for our septic needs going forward. I would highly recommend Mike and Economy Septic to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy septic company.

Mike is the best at septic repairs. Very competitively priced. Super quick too! He had a new pump…read morein within couple hours. Great people! Recommend highly.

We've had the pleasure of working with Herdman Plumbing on several occasions for projects of every…read moresize. Every technician has been polite, knowledgeable, and skilled, fixing each issue and explaining what they were doing and why along the way. I called Herdman Plumbing about a potential toilet leak and fix to my bathroom drain. Ken and Kyle, our technicians, arrived early, quickly assessed the issue and got to work. I truly value the service they provided!

Kyle and Ken did an excellent job installing a new hot water heater!would use this company again!read more