A1 Septic Services was established to set a whole new standard for septic tank pumping. El Cajon is where call home. We strive for "5 Star" service with every job by being clean, professional, prompt, and friendly. If your not happy, we'll make it right. We practice strict safety standards and have brand new equipment so its quiet and won't leave oil stains in your driveway.
Our trucks are also compact & light as to fit in tighter spaces and not crack your pavement. We also provide Certifications of Inspection for real estate transactions after a septic pumping. We will inspect your inlet and outlet baffles, your separator wall, your lids, identify cracks or root intrusion on your tank sides and bottom, test your leaching system, do a flow test, and recommend repairs if needed.
Please note that a Certification must be accompanied by a septic pumping. Otherwise, without pumping first, we would not have the visibility we need to inspect and test all components of your septic tank. We can locate and expose your septic tank lids in preparation for a septic pumping.
Our trucks are also compact & light as to fit in tighter spaces and not crack your pavement. We also provide Certifications of Inspection for real estate transactions after a septic pumping. We will inspect your inlet and outlet baffles, your separator wall, your lids, identify cracks or root intrusion on your tank sides and bottom, test your leaching system, do a flow test, and recommend repairs if needed.
Please note that a Certification must be accompanied by a septic pumping. Otherwise, without pumping first, we would not have the visibility we need to inspect and test all components of your septic tank. We can locate and expose your septic tank lids in preparation for a septic pumping.
Reviews (19)
Pete R.
Feb 02, 2022
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Just want to compliment A1 Septic Services! Excellent, professional, and dependable service. Great on the communication too! Appointment scheduled and reminder sent to my phone and email was a plus. This company has it down to a science! The phone desk (Leslie) was most helpful. The Technician, Sebastian was on time, efficient, willing to make recommendations for our future needs and to explain key steps of the process. This is our first experience with A1 and we are committed for our future septic service needs. Well Done A1!
Scott K.
Jan 31, 2022
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Tawnya Torres
Nov 05, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
They took great care of us when our septic backed up. They were patient, honest, friendly and professional. They answered all my questions and took care of the situation. Thank you Sebastian and Aaron.
Service:Â Outdoor system repair
They took great care of us when our septic backed up. They were patient, honest, friendly and professional. They answered all my questions and took care of the situation. Thank you Sebastian and Aaron.
Service:Â Outdoor system repair
Carolina Perez
Sep 07, 2021
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Kimberly W.
Aug 31, 2021
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From the time I requested a quote through Yelp to the completion of the job was about 4.5 hours...same day. Easy, great communication, quick and efficient service. I don't have a frame of reference on pricing for this type of service but the charge seemed to be very fair, and I also appreciate that when the hourly rate is billed it is calculated at 15 minute increments. Thank you for making this chore easy and painless.
Jody C.
Jun 02, 2021
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John D.
May 24, 2021
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The owner monitors his yelp account personally and was able to give our military family a discount for septic cleaning and pumping.
We have easy access to our lids so they do not have to look for buried lids in dirt or under a concrete top.
Our goal as a military family is fast and efficient for them to get the job done easy. Not to spend time looking for the lids to the septic tank.
The owner (Chris) and Kevin who did the clean out were very professional and got the job done in less than 30 minutes!
Again they were fast and efficient just like our exposed lids!
Highly recommended!
We have easy access to our lids so they do not have to look for buried lids in dirt or under a concrete top.
Our goal as a military family is fast and efficient for them to get the job done easy. Not to spend time looking for the lids to the septic tank.
The owner (Chris) and Kevin who did the clean out were very professional and got the job done in less than 30 minutes!
Again they were fast and efficient just like our exposed lids!
Highly recommended!
D. D.
Mar 05, 2021
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Today I was happy that Aaron at A1 Septic Services was available to drain a sump pump recovery drain tank. He dispatche Kyle who arrived within minutes. Not only was he professional, very plesant and efficient, he did a great job and was considerate of his sorroundings within our home. A1 gets five-stars for prompt response, proffesionalisim, courteousness, great results. Couldn't ask for more.
Maribeth P.
Dec 15, 2020
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Amanda M.
Nov 18, 2020
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I am a Real Estate Broker and handle many rural properties that need septic service. I used A1 Septic yesterday for a listing in escrow. From the initial call to the service they were prompt and very communicative.
During the service my seller had many questions and they showed that they had extensive knowledge of systems. A1 hits it out of the park in all aspects. They will be my first choice every time!
During the service my seller had many questions and they showed that they had extensive knowledge of systems. A1 hits it out of the park in all aspects. They will be my first choice every time!
Rick C.
Nov 11, 2020
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Had a back up in my home ..... Called and got an appointment next morning at 7 am...there was a communication glitch.....but Aaron came immediately.... Pumped 1000 gallons of waste....also unclogged our pipes ....so now we are back up and running ..we purchased our home 2 years ago and sludge busters was the one the privous owner used however now A1 is our go to company..great job and will recomm3 to anyone looking to need there service...
Rachelle H.
Nov 10, 2020
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A1 emptied our septic tank 7 months ago and we were having a back up, when we called to see if they could come out to empty again they told us we most likely had a clogged drain and they didn't want to charge us to empty tank when that probably wasn't issue. Very honest! They recommend we call plumber which we did and solved the problem at a much lower cost. They were also great when they emptied out tank originally, had a small truck which was great for our very steep driveway. Highly recommend.
Rob N.
Oct 28, 2020
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Eric K.
Jun 21, 2020
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First time having to have a septic tank pumped, so I didn't know what to expect from companies in this line of business, but Chris at A1 was responsive, honest, and up-front with me.
The crew showed up on time and was professional in every regard. Everything went off without a hitch and I've already put in a reminder to call them again in a few years. Thanks A1!
The crew showed up on time and was professional in every regard. Everything went off without a hitch and I've already put in a reminder to call them again in a few years. Thanks A1!
Reviewer
Jun 10, 2020
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Rarely can I say I am impressed with excellent customer service but A1 Septic and the Manager Aaron really were a pleasure to work with.
They came out the same day to pump my septic, they texted their appointment, called when actually on they way and did the job professionally. My tank lids are about 18 inches below grade in very rocky dirt and it is always a
Super hassle to find the exact spot, dig down etc. over several clean outs the lids had cracked corners and I just dreaded the task every few years. I chatted to Aaron about my frustrations and he suggested installing risers on the tank
They came out the same day to pump my septic, they texted their appointment, called when actually on they way and did the job professionally. My tank lids are about 18 inches below grade in very rocky dirt and it is always a
Super hassle to find the exact spot, dig down etc. over several clean outs the lids had cracked corners and I just dreaded the task every few years. I chatted to Aaron about my frustrations and he suggested installing risers on the tank
Carolina Snider
Jan 01, 2020
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Thomas Dappert
Dec 28, 2019
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Procrastinated maintaining my septic tank and needed to get it pumped out ASAP. Called a few places that didn’t service Campo or were a week out. Finally one of them suggested A1. Gave them a call, explained my dilemma and they were out in less than 24 hours with no extra charge. The guys were great. Professional, prompt, polite, and clean cut, they even vacuumed out my leach line too. Highly recommend A1. If I could give them 10 stars I would.
Vicky McGinnis
Sep 25, 2019
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You can get septic service done with most any reputable service. This company is great. We have been getting septic service from "top companies" since 1994. These are the best. I'll give you the bullets:
*Very fair prices, NO surprises.
*Thorough, clean from beginning to end. They moved our huge 25lb tiles, the bark and paper and put them back, neater than before. Also, moved the excess dirt to a more needed location. We had risers put in,hat accounted for the displaced earth. No added cost!
*Very kind, responsive, informative team.
*Can't believe how they zeroed in on our our openings with
*Very fair prices, NO surprises.
*Thorough, clean from beginning to end. They moved our huge 25lb tiles, the bark and paper and put them back, neater than before. Also, moved the excess dirt to a more needed location. We had risers put in,hat accounted for the displaced earth. No added cost!
*Very kind, responsive, informative team.
*Can't believe how they zeroed in on our our openings with
Dianne Lehoux Smith
Sep 16, 2019
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