For our construction site the toilet rental was reasonably priced and everything went smoothly.

Honestly, if I could give them a ZERO star I would. For the actual septic servicing, the technician and his teammate was amazing. They were professional, courteous and respectful. However, I had questions and tried to followup with the operations manager who was very unprofessional, lied to me multiple times, yelled at me, then tried to gaslight me into thinking he had addressed my concern. I followed up with Thurston County, who time stamps all electronic communication to verify and received proof that he lied. I called again and he yelled at me again so I hung up. I called back to speak to the owner of the business and he essentially said he didn't really care and he "trusts" him. So I paid over a grand to a company to be treated like shit and lied to. Literally one of the worst customer service experience I have ever had. I would 100% look into ANYOTHER COMPANY OTHER THAN THIS ONE! read more

Harrison did a good job of inspecting my septic system. He got right to work as soon as he could and finished up. I would recommend this company to anyone needing this service. read more

I wouldn't recommend HD to anyone. We've been dealing with septic issues for months now and after spending $2,000+ over 4 visits, they still are not able to provide an accurate diagnosis or follow up on previous conversations / commitments. Rest assured, they will arrive on site 4+ hours late on multiple occasions , make a guess at what may be going on and collect a $270 "service fee". What a joke. Do yourself a favor, seek assistance from another septic vendor. read more

Super fast response with reasonable pricing. Very knowledgeable team that answered all my questions. I've got the magnetic on my fridge. Definitely will use them again as needed for my septic system. read more

We recently had Septic System issues with the Entire House Drains becoming very slow and sluggish and I knew this could be some serious Drain Field problems. I check with friends in our neighborhood to get advice and recommendations and called and received Quotes from 2 local Septic System Vendors. We decided to go with Howdy Doody/Petunia Septic Services because of their Strong recommendations. THe Howdys Doody Septic Crew showed up right on schedule .. diagnosed the problems .. and made the necessary repairs in short order. They showed Us the Video Evidence of the Drain Field problems and their repairs when they finished. They we very professional and neat and clean in an Dirty Smelly Business. We've had them Back 2 months after the initial repairs for a Minor Issue and they showed up the next day after Service Call Request to clear the problem .. check the system .. and do some preventive maintenance work to make it easier on Us in the future. We Highly Recommend Howdys Doody Plumbing and Septic because they did a Great Job! read more

Howdy Doody did the inspection of my home before sale, the home I am currently in. I started having septic problems about 6 months into the purchase. Since Howdy Doody did this inspection for purchase, I called them out and paid the regular inspection fee of around $350. I passed with flying colors, no need for pumping, whatever you are doing you are doing it right! Continued to have problems and called another plumbing agency who within 15min diagnosed the problem. My SEPTIC was not being inspected or pumped, it was the WATER OVERFLOW that was inspected! I was not aware of the fact that you could look up in Thurston County records when you were last pumped, it had been 13 years! All of my pipes under the house were overflowing and had to be replaced to the tune of $9,000! They had to use what they called a "crust buster" to be able to pump the tank. Check the records before purchasing, wish my realtor would have told me! Would not recommend to anyone. They should have checked for location and last pumping prior to coming here! Howdy Doody gets a big fat "0" ! Could not post unless a rating went up, they do not even deseve one star! read more

I will admit it...I called Howdys Doody Service to do my mandatory sceptic inspection because I got such a kick out of their name. Their rates were comparable, if not better than other companies I called for basic quotes. The guys that came out were great. They worked their "butts" off, (be kind, not a professional comedian here) and they took the time to answer all my weird city girl questions with zero judgment. I never thought I would say this, but they made my having to have my poop basement inspected a pleasant experience. I'll be calling them next year when my inspection is due again. read more

Thank you for the great service, they showed up early and got started before I was even home for the appointment. Highest Quality, Best Service, Super informative, Very Polite, Highly Recommended!! read more

We were very impressed with Howdys Doody!!! We found out we needed a new septic system and Adam our designer sent his design to 4 different companies. We received 4 estimates that ranged from $18K-$26K. Since this is a lot of money, we wanted to make sure we went with a good company that customers trust. We looked up each company to check their reviews and we are so glad we did. We decided on Howdys especially for the communication, the estimate that didn't have any extra ad ons and definitely their reviews. Once we said we wanted to use them, they sent their workers out the next day to drop off some equipment and said they can start after the weekend. The other companies said they were a month out. We received text when the workers were on their way and emails of the process and all the steps. This company has excellent customer service. The workers were very friendly and we very happy everything was done so fast! We highly recommend Chris the owner and his staff! Thank you! read more

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These guys are great. We needed someone to come out and replace riser lids and were very helpful. Will use them for septic pumping from now on. read more

I accidentally cut the septic line to my Glendon septic system. Howdy's Doody was there within minutes to help me fix it. Do yourself a favor and do not let any company touch your septic system, except for Howdy's Doody. read more

Our septic pump alarm went off and we called them on a Wednesday morning. they were here at 10:00 am and replaced the pump in about an hour. great service. fast, friendly and reliable. Price was good too. Very impressed and thankful ! read more

My Septic started to back around the base of a toilet in the house. I dug up the tank & called HD. They came out right away. The tank was full, but the problem was caused because the pump to the drain field stopped working after 30 years. They pumped the tank & cleared a clog in the intake baffle. Then they replaced the pump. Also found out the septic alarm wasn't wired correctly & they fixed it. Totally happy with their work at a great price. Will use them again but hopefully not too soon. lol. read more

Kind, helpful, honest, great qualities to have from a home service. It was our first time needing septic service and apparently we didn't need it quite yet. The operator was kind enough to educate us and let us know to give them a call back in about 3 years! We will. read more

I have a strange plumbing setup in the house I recently bought that has a sewage ejector pump and a tank in my bathroom floor. I'd been trying to get someone out to look at it for a couple of weeks because I had terrible sewer gas smells coming from the tank. I called Howdy's and within a couple hours a young man named Kieren (I apologize if I spelled it wrong) came out. He looked at it, confirmed the pump was working, and although the work I needed was outside the scope of the work they do, he gave me some excellent suggestions for what to do next. He was extremely pleasant and professional. And, they didn't even charge me anything. I highly recommend this business. read more

I can't believe how quickly they responded to my crisis. They took exceptional care of me and the price was very fair. I will definitely call on them again !! read more

Our septic system pump died. Howdy Doody Technicians came out the same day that I called and quickly assessed the situation and installed a new high quality pump with a three year warrantee. The charge for this service was right in line with the going rate. They clearly knew what they were doing, they kept me informed at every step along the way and they took the time and effort to make sure that everything was working properly before they left. read more

After years of lackluster performance from just about every septic service in this area, I finally found the one company that is now my one-and-only. They most certainly know that they are doing, go above-and-beyond when servicing your system, and maybe most importantly, they are willing to do all they can when called upon. I had a need and even the owner was here to assist - hands on! Fantastic!! read more

These guys are great. We have a special septic system and it needs to be inspected every year. Howdy Doody does a great job. The young men are thoughtful and careful and very professional. Pat Holm read more

Howdy Doody came to the rescue. Other companies weren't answering their phone and when they called back were days out. Our septic backed up and Howdy Doody answered the phone and sent someone out within a couple hours. Really friendly and knowledgable folks dug up a blockage of mangled roots. We were only charged for the minimum service call and it took less than an hour. read more

FUNNY NAME NOT SO FUNNY SERVICE!! I am very disappointed. Besides doing a very questionable job I have had problems since the day they completed the work which required a second visit to my property and basically I think they just gave up. I have had a horrible stench coming from the indoor plumbing that did not exist before the service. Also they backed into and ruined a very large patch of shrubbery and never bothered to let me know. When I discovered the damage I called and after nearly a month they agreed to remedy the problem. I was not here when they planted two small spruce trees that do not match the existing foliage and come nowhere near filling the area they destroyed. They look completely out of place and can't imagine why they made that choice and did not try to replace what they destroyed with similar bushes. They no longer return my calls or respond to emails. I was very patient and understanding, but they have decided to ignore me. I wouldn't recommend them to clean out a cat box. I could not be any more disappointed with them and actually am considering filing a claim with the Better Business Bureau. Stay clear of this HORRIBLE company!!! Don't understand why my location is coming up as San Francisco I am in Olympia, Washington.... read more

When your having a $hitty day call Howdys Doody! Our Septic backed up and Ben came out and got it unplugged so we could use the potty. What a lifesaver! Had the tank pumped and all is good now. Thank you Howdys Doody! read more

During Howdy's Doody servitude with my mother and I in accordance to our crusty septic, we had experienced pleasure working with this company. We were looking for further information on the current stasis of the septic. This information would help us decide what to do with it going forward. Finding we were met with differen't options, Howdy's Doody informed that we were better off to just replace the tank. Our other option was to spend more money on procedures and pray the system worked properly afterward. With these stumpers, I did some research myself and opted to talk to the gentleman, Chaz, that came out to our home from this company knowing he had knowledge of the situation/property. During the telephone call, he was helpful, kind, and answered all my questions in an approperiate manner. In person - just the same. Encore! I reccommend them for any of your septic blunders/needs. Thank you! PS. Howdy's Doody were right - the tank is to be replaced. read more

I have, unfortunately, hadvthe need for rather emergent septic services. But thank goodness for Howdy Doody Services. They have always got to me super fast and diagnosed the problem right away, with a swift repair and modest charges. I cannot recommend them enough !!! read more

Howdy's has been servicing our septic system for 5 years now. Very reliable, always available and quick to service....all at a reasonable price. Very happy customer read more

Competent, informed service. We appreciated the ease of scheduling as well. Will have them back exclusively.

Honest and responsible. Someone you can trust. I'll put this group as a 10 when it comes to service and repair. I have passed their phone number out to friends and family because I personally know they'll be in good hands. read more

Over the course of a couple weeks I had to make several calls to Howdy Doody's. A few of these calls and voicemails never got returned and my real estate agent had to get involved. I got a different receptionist each time, subsequently having to reexlaplain the situation as apparently no notes are kept in a customer file. Further evidence is, I was referred to the specific tech assigned the job, who was the only one with the information I needed and was either on a job, on lunch, out of the office, or I was promised a call back...which he did, once. During one call I was told by the receptionist to schedule with the tech. The tech referred me back to the receptionist to schedule the appointment. For that appointment, the tech called 3hrs early saying he'd be there in 40 mins when I wasn't expecting him for several more hours as I didn't live on the property and wasn't available until the previously scheduled time. When the tech arrived it was apparent things weren't going to go smoothly. Not saying he wasn't capable, but he appeared to be a very young kid, no uniform, pants hanging half off (standard issue plumbers crack) and couldn't find tools in his truck. He literally tore the truck apart laying out the entire truck contents in the driveway looking for a standard/basic allen wrench, which he never found, for a pretty standard/common man hole cover. To test the pump, he wanted to cut and splice the expensive generator cord (property had no power), until I pointed out it was not necessary to alter the wiring, the plug unscrewed. He spent over an hour grinding and modifying a bolt into a tool to get the man hole cover open but was not successful. The other tech with him was constantly snorting and hawking lugees everywhere, not helping whatsoever and just stood around. After the inspection, I never heard back and had to call for an update only to learn a week later, they needed me to bring a generator to the property, which I later did. They said they have the correct generator cord on the truck, but didn't. Nobody at the office could tell me if the TOT paperwork was submitted or not, so I had to call the county and it was not submitted when it was supposed to be. At the conclusion of this entire mess, I gave up hope they would find their tools, so I offered to get run into town (45min drive) and get an allen wrench. They agreed and said they would call if they got the cover off. By the time I returned, they had left. I called and they said they got everything done, inspected, cleaned up and left. I HIGHLY suspect they gave up on the job and pencil whipped the paperwork. The cover didn't appear to have been removed and it was suspicious they had it done so quickly after I left, when they had spent hours messing with it while I was there. After all this and weeks of hassle, my quote went from $$350 - $500 to a little over $1100! read more

Had my septic pumped and hung out with Chris today. Got to BS and joke around for a little over an hour while he pumped the tank.Chris was very professional, knowledgeable, and hard working. Considering the task at hand, it was an overall great experience. I would recommend Howdys Doody Service to my friends. read more

Howdys Doody Service - Septic Services Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Highly recommend the excellent service from serviceperson "Q". Very professional. Answered all my questions. read more

This company is awesome! I'm surprised by a couple of the bad reviews on here. I will never use another pumping company! A few years ago (Christmas Eve - 5pm). Our septic in Olympia was backing up and we had about a dozen people coming over for Christmas the next day. We were calling around and couldn't get anyone to come out to pump our tank. They were the last one we called and the owner with a helper came out at 6:30 PM and saved our Christmas plans. Recently, we had another issue in Shelton. We shouldn't have, but we called other companies that we thought might be better located due to (we didn't think Howdy would go that far out). Only one of them called back. That company looked at it and they quoted us 8k to replace the entire drain field (which i hear is not a bad rate if you have to have that done). But, just to be sure, we called Howdys Doody to see what they thought. They came out the next day, it was a pump issue and had it fixed for a few hundred dollars. We will not call anyone else ever again! read more

I called around to a number of companies to see which was the most cost effective for a pump and inspection for time of transfer. Howdy Doody sounded the least expensive. The sales tactics are deceptive. The sales person put down that our realtor would file the TOT, which was never mentioned. We only found this out when we called to check on status and were told they would file fir $375 (county fee is $249), so they charge $125 to file. Other companies charge way less! When we asked the driver about the TOT, which we already filled out, we were told that's all done online. This delayed our TOT with extremely demanding buyers. Will never use them again! read more

Had an emergency septic backup Monday morning, called every other septic company near me and either got hung up on or told it would be 2-3 DAYS before they could get to me. Called Howdys Doody, they answered at 8am and got me scheduled for the next soonest spot a technician can come out. They showed up at 2pm, the two gentleman that were there were very nice and knowledgeable. I will be exclusively using their service from now on read more

Quick, efficient and affordable. My Septic system developed issues when its two float system was disabled by the failing of a single float. I called Howdys Doody and they sent out a tech the same day. Despite the relative youth of the techs, they corrected the issue after explaining in detail what had gone wrong. They made recommendations on what should be done long term to correct the problem and did not try to pressure me into anything. Professional, polite and affordable. read more

The pumping service was fine. My only reservation was that there seemed to be some communication gaps between the office and the tech. I sent a sketch with the tank location and the truck showed up once without it-- and didn't do the work because I wasn't home to point out the tank. The second time he showed up without it again but I was home. Not a big deal, but kind of an odd thing to miss. read more

We had our septic system inspected by Howdy Doody as part of a contingency for the sale of our house. A technician came out, inspected everything, and said our pump should be fine for a while longer. Less than two weeks later, the septic alarm kept going off. When a second technician examined the system, he said we needed a new pump, at $900. This is after paying them $600 less than two weeks prior and being told everything was fine. This technician said there was a back up of sludge that caused the old pump to die. This should have been detected at the previous inspection. We paid an initial $600 for a false inspection. I feel cheated. read more

I noticed that my septic pump had not been working around 8:00pm and had a friend recommended Howdys Doody Septic Service. I called the next morning talked to Chris and he briefly went over what it could be, Chris then said "I start at the simple and work my way up I try to be as frugal as possible for the customer". With that said he had prior commitments early in the day and was able to come out in the late afternoon. He was able figure out it was a bad float plus an electrical problem, which is significantly less expensive then a pump replacement. If you need septic work done call this company. There are absolutely great. read more

This business inspected my septic tank on 7/30/2020. When I asked the technician if everything was okay once he was done, he said yes. When I received the report, I noticed that it indicated that my septic alarm was not functioning. I contacted the office and was told that the business could return in a week to reinspect it and give me a bid to "fix" my septic alarm. This did not make sense to me because the technician never mentioned to me that the alarm was defective. I lost trust in this business and decided to get a 2nd opinion. A technician from a competitor came quickly to inspect my septic alarm. He found that the alarms were all functioning properly. The alarms sounded as loud as a car horn. I paid an additional $253.80 due to the incompetence of the technician of this business. I was told that the owner would contact me, but that was a lie. He never did. read more

Pumper tech Nick was quick and efficient, giving me feedback about the system. When leaving, the truck slid creating a divot in my gravel drive-way. Nick reported it to owner Chris... Owner Chris graciously contacted me to arrange repair, and arrived within 24 hours with gravel and compressor. Did such a good job I may have him to do the rest of the driveway!! I very much appreciate this kind of concern & integrity in a business. read more