I would like to thank Patty and all the people that helped from PSTS on working on our septic system. Their prices were better than their competitors, they had good availability and came to the minute of their appointment time. The driver was courteous enough to phone before he arrived. His name was Victor and he was very polite, hard-working, and left the job site cleaner than it was. read more

Our 45 year old septic tank has needed to be replaced for about 5 years but we were holding off and hoping to hookup to a sewer line but unfortunately our HOA ditched that option. PSTS has been nursing our old tank along as replacement would be challenging as it sits in our fully landscaped backyard in between a bocce ball court and a stone walkway. In addition the only access to the backyard was through a 40" wide garden gate and down a narrow stone walkway between a hot tub and a redwood fence. John and the crew at PSTS came up with a plan to use a 36" wide mini-excavator and lots of manpower to install a new fiberglass tank adjacent to our old cement tank then demolish the old one in place. We did not need to move out of the house and we only needed to shut off our water for a few hours. It was a bit scary watching the huge 1,500 gallon tank lifted over our fence and transported to the backyard but his crew made it look easy. They encountered an unforeseen below grade connection challenge to our existing drain field but John came up with a straight forward solution that did not require an electric lift station. It did require some additional materials and work for PTST but John did not charge us for this and they still finished the job on time and on budget. There was no damage to my house, my stone walkways, my fences, my bocce ball court, or my hot tub. There were a few small plants that needed to be sacrificed but it was well worth it for a brand new septic tank. read more

We have used PSTS several times to pump our septic tank, and they have always provided excellent service. They are professional, courteous, and good at what they do. The most recent service was last week, and they pointed out that the septic tank lid was cracked. We had a quote within an hour and a new lid installed the same day. Very happy customers! read more

My plumbing was not draining well even after we did snaking ourselves. Discovered that our septic tank needed a pumping out. I called PSTS and Patty took our order and had scheduled an appointment for noon the next day. He was right on time and very polite, in less than hour he was finished. We are very greatful and happy for their timely assistance with our problem. Linda G. read more

PSTS just put in a new septic tank for me. I am very impressed and highly satisfied. The crew did a highly skillful and professional job. They were very prompt, worked hard, and had high attention to detail. For sure I will use them again. Their prices were very competitive read more

Have used this company exclusively to clear drain pipes and pump the septic tank with no complaint - we have lived in our house for over 35 years. Around Thankgiving last year an inspection of our 50+ year old redwood septic tank finally showed signs of failure sooner than later. We got a bid from PSTS and Tom's. We went with PSTS and have no regrets. They were at all times professional and responsive to our needs. It turned out that once they started placement of the new tank was more problematic than originally antisipated. Although to complete the project took weeks instead of days, they made sure the use of our septic system was never impacted. My experience was good and will continue using this company for all my septic system needs. read more

PSTS, and Ernie and Jesus in particular, are amazing! They went above and beyond helping us to not only diagnose a complicated plumbing problem, but then helped me move countless appliances, snaking seemingly every drain in the house until the problem was solved (including drains under the house) and then helping us put everything back. And the. Helped me clean up. These guys are AWESOME!!!! Can't say enough good things about PSTS. Kirk Wagner, Carmel Valley read more

Maybe they did a good job. Maybe they didn't. Maybe they ripped me off. Maybe they didn't. Septic tanks, permits, leach fields, filters,engineered, fiberglass, plastic, aerobic, anaerobic... its complicated and you know nothing about it. And they know that you are ignorant. PSTS business model is based on what they can get away with charging. Not transparency. Not clarity. Not actual cost. Their PROPOSAL (not to be confused with an ESTIMATE-this is the distinction that suckered me) for a 2000 gallon fiberglass tank replacement was approx $19,000 total. According to Bob Villa, that's high, but still in the realm of possibilities. Of course, I got a second opinion from another company, who said that the original system was working fine but would eventually need to be upgraded in 5 years to 30 years. And the cost COULD be in the same ball park depending on what they find underground. So I went with PSTS. After the project was finished, I asked for the breakdown of actual materials and labor. The very vague breakdown was simply: $10,000 labor/permits and $10,000 materials. I didn't argue with the labor, but I did ask how much the actual septic tank was. It was approx $5700. I asked what materials the other $4000 was spent on. They refused to explain. They said I accepted the bid/proposal so they didn't have to explain and wouldn't. Apparently, if the actual cost was way less, they just get to pocket the bonus. I didn't know companies could just make up a number based on what they think they can get away with. Stupid me. So basically I'm paying $14,000 in labor and unexplained incidentals? Does this seem right? It doesn't feel right. If they charged a fair price, wouldn't they want to show me so that I would recommend them to others? If they were an honest company, wouldn't they have come up with a realistic fair bid that they could stand behind and prove? So they charge $14,000 for labor and misc materials (maybe pipes, nuts and bolts? Who knows.) Don't put yourself in that situation. It feels dirty. Don't do it. Oh if you want an itemized project estimate, you need to ask for a "T&M" ESTIMATE. They won't tell you about that either, so I am telling you. Just don't use them. read more

it was a long haul getting our septic system in order mostly due to Acorn Onsite septic people. They delayed our project for a year. long story. PSTS came through and what a project it was. Thank you John, and the entirety of people who got us through this. it took a team of several companies organized by PSTS. Once we got started with surveying, county documents, it went very well. read more

We highly recommend PSTS. They replaced/installed our entire old, redwood septic system in 2019. Living in Monterey county, with all their new ridiculous regulations makes getting a new legal septic system expensive no matter who installs it for you. But if you want it done right the first time & peace of mind- go with PSTS. And to my surprise PSTS services came to our rescue over a weekend recently in 2022 to snake our drains due to remodel construction back up- and con a Saturday morning within hours. read more

If you are having a leachfield installed, the is not the company to use! I got several bids, and regret that I chose this company. They broke pipes that caused my front yard to sink several months after completing the work, and only admitted it because I was there to see the broken pipe. They claimed it was fixed, then another area sank down the next month, they said it was because I buried garbage under the area they worked on - and sent me pictures of a torn tarp, saying that was the reason it did not compact right. The work, the price, not making it right, leaving pipes sticking up,very unprofessional and overall horrible service. Use ANYONE except this company. read more

Best septic company in Monterey County. The guys are awesome and the staff in the office are always so kind and professional. Great job!

I just got a bill for $74 to cut down the pipes they left in my lawn for over a year. They mailed it to the wrong address. I just don't even know where to start. read more

I called PSTS to help me identify the location our septic system and it's leach fields to satisfy a county request. Amanda rocked it. She not only found our maps for the leach fields, but also helped me with explaining to the county the exact locations on the plot plan. THANKS AMANDA! read more

It's been a month since. I requested a estimate to install septic tank. Hummm they must be real busy or management just doesn't know what's going on. Still no estimate. I called Toms Septic for same estimate and they were out there in one day and received estimate 2 days later. This is my second experience with this company. Not on my first call list any more and will not get good reference from me. read more

I have worked with Peninsula for years, and I find them reliable, friendly, and affordable..I will continue to use them for all my septic tank needs.. read more

If negative stars was an option, that would be my rating. Called PSTS to pump out our septic tank. After the pumping, they told us that the tank was shot and needed to be replaced. PSTS gave us a bid of over $11,000 for the job and charged us over $1,200 for the pump out. We called to ask a few questions and had to call several times since they did not return our call. They said they lost our paperwork. Tried to schedule the installation of the new tank but a contractor friend of ours suggested we use a small operator who we called. He showed up right away and gave us a bid of $7,000 to replace the tank. He did all the paperwork, got the County Health Department out to issue a permit and after he came out to install the new tank he first pumped out the tank again. He told us that on further inspection of the empty tank there was nothing wrong with it. It only needed a new cover. He installed the new cover and charged us only $300 for all his work. I've heard of others who have had a similar and worse experience with PSTS. I'll never call these guys again. read more

I hired PSTS to replace an old septic tank, and to fix the pipes connecting to it. The job was complicated by the facts that the site was not easily accessible with heavy equipment and that I asked them to be very careful of the trees in the vicinity of the septic tank as well as a fragile rock wall. The job is completed, and all my trees and the rock wall are intact. The work was completed rapidly, and very professionally. Several people worked on the site, all very polite and professional, but I was most pleased by the two main employees, Rod and Eduardo. These two employees are definitely a strong asset to the company. They were always on time, pleasant, communicative, and hard workers. read more

Had them pump. No issues. But they told me I needed a new tank and they would send an estimate. Six months later, no estimate. Contacted another service. They got a permit and excavated around the existing tank and could find nothing wrong with it. That second opinion cost me $1,700.00. Dunno what was going on. read more

These guys have been great. We have been using them for years for our plumbing and septic service. They do great work, always get to us fast in an emergency, and are great to work with. I would highly recommend them. read more