Septic Maintenance

Septic Tank Maintenance

Can you remember the last time you had your North Carolina septic system pumped or scheduled a drain cleaning? Keeping your sewer lines clean is crucial to its performance. If you can't remember or know it's been a while, you need to hire an experienced team, like Lentz Septic Tank Service, to service your septic tank. 


With over 60 years of experience maintaining septic systems in Statesville and Iredell County, we are the go-to septic tank maintenance company in Statesville when your septic system needs maintenance. Properly maintaining your septic system, including routine pumping, can help your septic system work more efficiently and prolong its life.

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How a Septic System Works

Waste created in your home travels through a central line into a septic tank that is part of the outdoor plumbing. Naturally occurring bacteria found in the waste work to break the material down. Heavier items, like solids, settle to the bottom while liquids linger at the top and disperse into the leach or drain field. Connected trenches spread the fluid through the soil through natural filtration and eventually into the groundwater.

What is Septic System Maintenance?

Septic system maintenance is a vital service that ensures your system continues to work flawlessly. During routine maintenance, our specialists will complete the following services: 

  • Verify sludge levels are not too high within the tank
  • Check for any liquid waste appearing on the ground 
  • Ensure that baffles work correctly and are intact 
  • Inspect the tank lid for cracks 
  • Pump the tank to remove waste
  • Ensure the system is working properly at the time of service 


After completing these critical steps, your system will begin working more efficiently to eliminate waste. Our septic tank contractors will have identified any repairs that need completing to ensure there aren't any hazardous leaks on your property. You can count on us to complete the repair promptly, too!


Lentz Septic Tank Service is a septic tank pumping company in Statesville, North Carolina, built on honesty, integrity, and outstanding customer service. We'll always be upfront with our customers about their septic system and help them understand what's happening. This service includes educating them on how to fix the issue or what they can and cannot flush down the toilet. Trust that our team will provide lasting results and not rush to complete the job and get a sale.

What Happens During Septic Tank Pumping

Our Statesville, NC, septic tank maintenance contractors must first uncover your tank access lid. Systems installed after the 1960’s may have two separate compartments, requiring both tanks to be opened. This step could take some time as corrosion and wear and tear can make it challenging. 


Once they have access to your tank, the Lentz Septic Tank Service will use a high-powered hose connected to a vacuum truck. The entire contents of the tank will be sucked out, including solids. Typically, the hose is strong enough to empty the tank. Occasionally sludge and some solid material may be left behind. To help remove this residual waste, we'll spray water into the tank to remove most of the lingering materials. The tank's exterior and interior will be inspected to ensure no deterioration or presence of tree roots. After the inspection, your lid will be placed and covered back up.



Routine Maintenance from a Local, Family-Owned Business

The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that you schedule septic tank cleaning services every three to five years, but every septic system use and maintenance requirements vary. Our technician won't push a particular maintenance schedule. Instead, we work with you to determine the best routine based on factors like your tank's size. Regardless of how often your tank needs pumping, you can trust that Lentz Septic Tank Services will be here for many generations.



Why Choose Lentz Septic Tank Service

When you need an essential service, like septic tank cleaning, you want to know you can trust the company you hired. That's why we have certified North Carolina on Site Wastewater Contract Inspectors on our team to oversee septic pumping projects. With experience interpreting a septic tank diagram, you can feel confident that our contractors will safely and efficiently handle the waste to prevent accidental exposures to you, your family, and our staff. On top of having certified technicians, we are fully licensed and insured for your protection. 


Our team has served over 20,000 customers, earning many five-star reviews. Join the thousands of satisfied customers and begin your routine septic tank maintenance services. Contact Lentz Septic Tank Service today to learn more about the cost of the best septic tank maintenance in Statesville, NC.

Schedule your septic inspection today, call (704) 876-1834.

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