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We have over 30+ years of experience in septic tank services in Shelby County, IN.
Our Fairland office sits in Shelby County, at 8541 N 850 W, so work here starts close to home. Owens Septic Service was established in 1992 and has more than 30 years of experience. Call our Fairland office at 317-210-5465 or request a free estimate.
Owens Septic has every service your system needs:
We also offer emergency septic repair. Call to check current availability before you count on it
We don’t just pump; we clean. During a septic tank pump-out, we remove liquids, solids, and accumulated sludge, so the tank isn’t left holding the heavy material that causes trouble later. We also perform a visual inspection of the tank and discuss visible concerns with you.
A visual inspection tells you what we can see on the day. It isn’t a full diagnosis of the buried parts of your system, and we’ll say so rather than hand you a clean bill of health. We typically call about 30 minutes before we arrive.
Many septic tanks need pumping every 2β4 years, but the right interval depends on tank size, household size, water use, and system condition. A four-bedroom house on an older tank moves through that interval faster than a two-person household on a newer system.
Watch for these signs between visits:
These can be warning signs. A professional inspection is needed to determine the cause. Reduce water use and call us rather than guessing.
A septic inspection can help buyers and sellers understand the system’s visible condition and performance before closing. If you’re closing on a rural property outside town, book early enough that anything we find can still be discussed before the closing date.
Additives do not replace physical pumping of accumulated solids, so a seller’s recent additive treatment isn’t a substitute for service records.
Buying or selling a home in Boone County?A failed septic inspection can derail a real estate deal at the last minute. Owens Septic provides fast, thorough pre-sale inspections with the documentation lenders and buyers require.
Restaurants and commercial kitchens need grease trap pumping on a schedule that matches how hard the kitchen runs. We pump inside and outside traps.
A lift station is the pit that moves wastewater uphill when gravity alone won’t carry it. We pump those too, for commercial properties and for homes that have one.
Fairland and Shelbyville each have a page with local details. Fairland is where our second location sits, and Shelbyville is the county seat.
If you’re elsewhere in Shelby County, including Morristown, Boggstown, Waldron, St. Paul, London, or the rural township roads in between, call and we’ll confirm whether we can reach your address before you schedule.
Septic system pumps play a vital role in efficiently moving wastewater. Regular maintenance is essential to prevent clogs and damage β and over time, these pumps may need replacement to maintain optimal performance and prevent system failures.
At Owens Septic, we diagnose pump issues and handle full pump replacements when the time comes. Getting ahead of a pump failure is far less expensive than dealing with a system backup.
Septic riser installation is a valuable upgrade for your septic system, providing easier access to the tank for routine maintenance and inspections. By adding a riser, Shelby County homeowners can save time and money on future service calls β and ensure their system stays in good shape between scheduled pump-outs.
Without a riser, technicians have to dig down to the lid every time. With one in place, access takes minutes. Itβs a small investment that pays for itself quickly.
For restaurants and commercial kitchens in throughout Shelby County, grease trap pumping is a compliance requirement and an operational necessity. Fats, oils, and grease build up in traps over time β and when they overflow into your plumbing system, the results are costly and unpleasant.
Regular grease trap pumping keeps your kitchen running cleanly, keeps you in compliance with local regulations, and protects your plumbing from expensive blockages. We service both inside and outside grease traps for commercial clients across the county.
Shelby County grew up around Shelbyville, where the Big Blue and Little Blue rivers meet. Outside the county seat, much of the county is farmland and small towns like Fairland, Morristown, Waldron, and St. Paul, where many homes rely on private septic systems. Shelby County is also the setting of Charles Major’s 1901 novel The Bears of Blue River, and the book still shows up in downtown Shelbyville today.
Many tanks need pumping every 2β4 years, but tank size, household size, water use, and system condition all move that number. We’ll recommend an interval once we’ve seen the tank.
Usually, yes. If the lids are buried, a septic riser can make the tank easier to access for future pumping and inspection.
Call 317-210-5465 and we’ll confirm. We’d rather check than have you schedule around an assumption.
Tank condition, what we can see of how the system is performing, and the concerns worth raising before closing or before your next service. It’s a visual assessment, not a verdict on the parts we can’t see.
Regular pumping can reduce the risk of solids reaching the drain field, but it cannot guarantee that a system will never fail. Pumping on a sensible interval is the routine step that keeps solids from building up in the first place.
