My dad and I had called over 6 different plumbing companies that advertised as being able to work…read moreon septic. Five out of the six said they do not do pumping of the septic tanks. The sixth one said they'd call us back but after 48 hours had not. Today, 5/5/26, my dad was driving back to his home from running an errand and saw a Powell's Plumbing truck pumping a septic at a nearby house. He turned around and went back and asked them if they could come and do his while they were in the area. They made a call and said yes! They showed up shortly after the job they were doing was finished and took care of pumping dad's septic out. Amazing. Dad said the lead tech was training a new tech but that they both were super polite, very professional and took care so as not to damage any shrubbery around the house. (Dad's clean-out is only 5 ft off his house foundation) My dad was so impressed that he called me to ask me to leave this review for them as he doesn't "do" computers, lol. He highly recommends Powell's Plumbing and Air for pumping out septic tanks!! A+++

I would definitely recommend Powell's, especially tbe…read moretechnicians, Kyle and . I called to have some routine maintenance done on my hot water heater and septic . The communication and scheduling were excellent, they arrived exactly when they said they would, and even called me an hour in advance to let me know they were on their way. Kyle and Thomas were very professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer my many questions. Powell's has also done major repair work on the septic systemwithin my community and they have done an outstanding job.

We have used Johnny Blue for years at three of our facilities and for special events we have from…read moretime to time. Cindy who handles our Storage facility in Winchester is great, very friendly and always shows up no matter the weather. We appreciate how the office handles when we call last minute for a special event and we've forgotten about ordering the Johnny Blue. Thank you for all your help all these years! We appreciate it.

We have patronized Johnny Blue's services for about a year for our monthly outdoor events and we…read morefound there services to great, affordable and units have always be clean. The staff from the office to deliveries have always been a great experience and we are truly grateful for there services. We will continue to use there services in the future. We highly recommend to anyone look for portable sanitation unit.

Service fast and reliable. Came out same day. Nice to have a family run service in our communityread more

Awesome local business to work with prompt service and very reasonable couldn't have done job…read morewithout him greatly appreciatI've for services highly recommend very knowledgeable in all aspects of site planning and preparation .

Martins Pumping Service is a reliable and excellent company in the Shenandoah Valley!…read more On time and excellent customer service.

Charged me for emptying the septic and didn't empty it. It was full again a week later…read more This used to be a very good and reputable company and it appears that sometime in 2020 or 2021, they sold the company to people that are just looking to ride on the good reputation of the original owners.

We hired First Choice Septic Service for a septic tie-in between two rental properties that…read morerequired a new septic tank and deep trenching to connect it with a existing drain field. The terrain was a on a mountain ridge and partial rock which made access and digging difficult. I was absolutely impressed with their work ethic, their equipment, and team. They worked very hard and completed the work ahead of schedule. If you are looking for a contractor that uses state of the art equipment, is competent, and does not cut corners, hire them!

They were able to get me scheduled quickly. Called to let me know that they would be at my…read moreresidents within the hour. Then they called to give me an update on my system, which included cleaning a filter along with pumping everything out. Very professional...have used them for several years. Highly recommend! Family owned business!!

I had a backup of a toilet and sink in my basement. The plumber I called suspected it might be the…read moreseptic and opened the septic tank. It was full. I called Great Falls and they were able to come out same day. The technician, Mauricio Apolinares immediately diagnosed the problem as a blockage between the tank and the house. While the tank was fairly full he doubted that was what was causing the back up. He dug out the inlet access port and sure enough, the baffle that empties into the tank was completely clogged. Within a couple of hours of arriving we were back in business. Very impressed with their service.

DO NOT USE - Negligent and Dangerous…read more We called Great Falls Septic (GFS) in May 2025 after our septic alarm went off. As first-time homeowners with a septic system, we relied on them for honest, professional help. Instead, we got deception, disrespect, and potential property damage. They came out, inspected the system, and said the pumps were fine but we needed the pit pumped and 3 float valves replaced. We were quoted $600 for the valves and $385 for the pump. We agreed and scheduled service for May 22. When the technician arrived, he unexpectedly demanded an extra $40 in cash for a hose that was supposedly needed to reach the bottom. He said the office gets angry if he doesn't collect money on every visit. We were confused and told him we already had a formal quote. He became rude and walked away mid-conversation. Without our knowledge or consent, the technician shut off both the septic pump and the alarm system--disabling the two systems that are meant to protect our home from sewage overflow. He then quietly left the property without saying a word. We only found out what had happened because the second company we hired confirmed it: * The pump was manually shut off. * The alarm was disabled. * Our system was left at risk of dangerous overflow. * No work had been done on the valves. When we called the office to report this, a woman named Debbie hung up on us. No explanation. No apology. Nothing. This wasn't a misunderstanding--it was willful negligence. GFS left our system compromised and our home at risk. We are filing a complaint with the Virginia Department of Health. If you value your home, your safety, and basic human decency, stay far away from GFS.

When my septic alarm suddenly went off, I had no clue what to do. I've never dealt with a septic…read moresystem before, and honestly--I panicked. I called Dynamic Septic Solutions, and to my relief, he picked up right away and was at my house within 30 minutes. That alone deserves five stars. He quickly diagnosed the issue, removed a pipe, and pulled out a small piece of fabric that had caused the problem--like a septic detective. He took the time to explain everything clearly, even when I asked questions that probably made no sense. He stayed patient and professional the entire time, which I really appreciated. I've been dealing with other issues in my septic system, and after a bad experience with McKim, I wasn't sure who to turn to. But because of the great experience I had with Dynamic Septic Solutions, I asked him to handle the rest of the system issues as well. He's honest, reliable, and knows exactly what he's doing. My only concern? He's so good that I hope he's not too booked the next time I need help!

Fast, knowledgeable, courteous, prompt, affordable. Call them before you too are up to your ankles…read morein toilet water. Which, from personal experience, is something you definitely want to avoid. Avoid even more than having Biden around your teenage daughter.

I contacted multiple companies, but Pickles was the only business to answer the phone…read more Very friendly and prompt service. Professional and courteous too! Extremely reliable and did a very thorough job. I've used other providers and the service simply did not compare. Would definitely recommended Pickles to anyone looking for septic service in Frederick County and beyond!

We used Pickles Services for a septic system replacement, including excavation, installation of a…read morenew HOOT tank, demo of the old system, re-routing of the plumbing, and re-grading the yard. We could not be happier with the work of Mike and his team. Mike was courteous, responsive, incredibly meticulous in his work, and was a pleasure to work with. We would absolutely recommend Pickles Services.