Our Septic system decided to overflow on Christmas Eve. I emailed Kurt, explaining the situation…read moreand said that I understood that it might be awhile before I heard from him because of the holidays. I received an email from him at 6:30 AM on Christmas day, saying he received my request and would get me on his schedule. What a pleasant surprise.... And what a Prince you are, Kurt.

Kurt's has a website: "Known for our prompt and reliable service, we are the premier family-owned…read moreseptic service company in Mason County." This was my second service call with Kurt's and unfortunately, he fell flat on his face! I scheduled another pump out on my mother-in-law unit with Kurt's, as he handled my previous problem so well. I gave him the option of picking the date and time, so as to fit his calendar and 7/25 in the mid to late morning was HIS choice...Perfect! Support local business. My Tuesday morning appointment came and went but without Kurt's. No phone call, message , nothing! Straight up NO SHOW! Early afternoon came and progressed into late afternoon and then, just before 4PM and 6 hours late, he did call to say "he wasn't coming. I'll try and re-schedule you in a couple of weeks." Kurt further said "I couldn't come out for your service today anyway since he had to empty my truck before 3PM. Kurt could have called earlier with "Sorry, this afternoon for sure, maybe later, just really backed up" or how about just a simple "cant' make it," but instead he simply pissed away my entire day, knowing he was overbooked and would not be keeping his own appointment A simple phone call early in the day would have saved all this grief...certainly NOT my definition of a Prompt, Reliable or Premier service. Kurt is a busy man and he clearly has far more business than he can handle. I do wish him success and a bright future but keep all this in mind if you're really looking for a reliable Septic Pumping/Service.

Last Thursday I called to ask someone to come consult about getting hot water faster to my kitchen…read more We made an appt for the next day, Friday afternoon. Friday morning I received a call saying that the technician had an emergency and wouldn't be coming. We rescheduled for today, Monday the 26th, in the morning. Saturday I received a call to confirm for Monday morning. After waiting all morning with no technician and no phone call, I called to find out what was going on, and was assured the technician was still scheduled to come, and would call when he was on his way (as had been the plan all along). By 2pm still no technician and no phone call. I phoned and canceled. This is atrocious customer service. Simple courtesy would dictate that as soon as it was known that the technician was running late, I should have been notified. Unacceptable.

scheduled septic service and inspection. they we're supposed to be there between 8am and 12pm. got…read morea call late in the afternoon saying they were running late. I called around 5pm and was told they were on the way. an hour later they called and said they had to reschedule. next day they said 8am to 12pm. I called around 2 pm and was provided no information except they would pass my info along. they called at 630 pm and asked if they could reschedule. both times we called the dispatch lady wasn't polite and provided no answers. please do yourself a favor and find a different company. absolutely the worst service. I think they just take overbook on purpose. keep you on the hook and hope you don't find another option. This is the first yelp review I have ever left. I specifically asked on the first night they canceled to please let me know if they weren't going to be able to make the next appointment. It was time sensitive as we are selling our home. Wish I could give zero stars.

Our septic system backed up into our house last night after doing a load of laundry. Not a fun…read moreexperience, but I had pushed it too far, knowing the tank needed pumping a few years ago. My husband called them after hours and they got back to him first thing in the morning. We had an appointment this evening, which was far sooner than I expected. Michael and Dallas showed up already beat from a long day, but were friendly and very respectful of our property. While they took care of pumping out the tank, cleaning the filter and clearing the baffle, they took the time to explain to me what they were doing, why they were doing it, and showed me how to care for the system between regular service. They put up with me standing out there asking questions and were as gracious as they could be. They're also both incredibly hard workers who manage their time perfectly. 1000% I will be calling them for my regular service and recommending them to my friends and family. Not only were they timely, their prices do not break the bank.

I contacted hemleys during October 27th for a full septic tank that appeared to be failing. On Oct…read more27th they came out replaced a burned out pump and stated there was drawdown issues on our lateral lines. The 29th they came out again to try and diagnose/fix the issue. Eventually while we were at work they left, I got no phone call or communication and the massive hole in our yard filled back in destroying the landscape. I eventually reached someone by phone requesting an update, thinking our septic was resolved. One of the tehcs told us our DRAINFIELD has failed and they tried a temporary fix, but until it can be rectified pooling will occur in the yard if too much water used in the home. I was told on the phone by the tech that unfortunately this could be close to a 30k fix and it was left at that, with no guidance on what to do or where to go. I paid my bills right away to hemleys that week for the work they did complete. This process ended up taking Nov until February to rectify due to the misdiagnosis from hemleys. I had to pay $5000 to a drainfield designer pay numerous fees to the County for inspection which all took time. Meanwhile we had pooling in our yard and could not fully use our water and appliances in a house hold of 4. A massive 8ft by 8ft deep hole was in the center of our backyard all this time from testing by designer and county. Eventually, I found a very reputable septic company to complete the design work from the designer. Within hrs of the septic company starting the job and doing some basic diligence they discovered 2 of the 4 lines had valves closed/broken and that was all that needed to be replaced. Fortunately, this company was honest and came forward with the information. However, hemleys cost my family nearly 8k in unnecessary work hiring a designer, other fees all due to this misdiagnosed failing drain field. On April 22, 2026 I respectfully asked for a manager or owner of Hemleys to discuss this issue. I was told to provide the documents from the last company and they reviewed county records. I supplied this within minutes. I then never received a single phone call or update as I called daily until 4/30/26. I was consistently told the owner and or manager are not available on several days. And then the manager after 2 days of that stated the owner has not reviewed this yet. This was an extreme inconvenience to our household and costly due to the negligence that made for several months of an inoperable septic tank when this issue could have been resolved in a few hours like our newly hired company completed. At this time we have been blown off by this company we had used and recommended for years. Based on the data and information we have we will continue escalating this in the necessary manner legally as we have the emails sent to our designer from Hemleys supporting them diagnosing failing drain field, that in fact was no where near failing.

They have been excellent the years that they have been doing our Septic Service. They are thorough…read morewhenever they do any work and inspections. They also answer all questions I have asked about what I should and should not do regarding my septic system as well as my drain field. I highly recommend them as we have dealt with others and have not been happy. I have recommended Quality Septic & Excavation to our neighbors for there service and value.

From the owner: Quality Septic & Excavation provides high quality services at an honest price…read more Veteran & Senior Discounts Available Call Today For Free Consultations. 360-265-9062

I called Brent Nuckels construction after several weeks of frustration over a failing septic. There…read morewere backups into the home and foot dragging by another company. It was truly nightmarish. I started calling around to alternative septic companies and had a lot of trouble getting calls returned or a commitment to perform. I had worked down the list of septic designers in Kitsap County with no satisfaction until I hit the "N's". When I dialed Nuckels construction, there was no voice mail or stonewalling. Holly Nuckels answered the phone and immediately instilled confidence with a line of questioning and suggestions that demonstrated a profound understanding of septic technology and process. She promised to take on my project immediately and see everything through to completion. She and Brent were on site within a day and all my cares and worries evaporated! They cleared the existing failed field to a degree that held us through the permitting and construction arc. This was a complex, extensive replacement that including rehoming the entire drain field. Naturally I expected a lot of disruption to the landscaping, but was amazed at the care the crew took to try to preserve any established planting in the impacted area and to carefully remove all debris and level and tidy up the site in preparation for my landscape restoration. I simply cannot say enough about how grateful and impressed I am with the work this company did for me!

From the owner: Brent Nuckols Construction, Inc. is a small, family-owned business that specializes in septic…read moredesign, installation and maintenance. Whether you have a new construction project or a failed system, we can provide you with the design, installation and Monitoring and Maintenance for your new septic system. We pride ourselves on providing consistent, high-quality work and customer service at a competitive price. Because we are a small business, you are assured that you will be dealing with the same people throughout your project.

My first pump with Sterling! Russell came out today and gave me beyond stellar service. I know…read morenothing about my septic and because of that I don't feel secure about it. But!!!!!! Russell not only pumped my tank, I mentioned I had root issues- he said I got you. He educated me, showed me how to do a drain field test myself and answered a bunch of pending questions that I've always had. Russell is professional, kind, fast, transparent and so easy to work with. I truly feel like Sterling should be every septic owners go to. They haven't failed me once and I am a picky customer. If I'm paying, I do expect good service but Sterlings service is STELLAR! 5 stars all day long.

Can't say enough good things about these folks, particularly when it comes to customer service. Had…read morewhat I thought was a pump issue, discovered at 3:00 PM on a Friday. Initially, Sterling told me that there would be no one available until Monday morning, but offered me info on another company if I wanted to check with them instead. But then, within the hour, they figured out a way to get the last of their guys who was still out in the field over to my place for a diagnosis. Guy was here in under an hour. What's more, to make sure everything was well and truly addressed, the boss himself stopped by on his way to a birthday party to offer a little oversight, hands-on assistance, and some on-the-job staff training. Sterling ended up pumping my tanks, which was fine, but there was no charge for the extra service call, which was even better, and everything was resolved by 6:00 PM. These folks could have easily said, sorry, can't do anything until Monday, and I would have understood. Instead, they went the extra mile for a good customer - and now they've ensured that they'll keep that customer for many years to come. That's the way to do business and I thought you Yelpers would want to know.

I could not have asked for a better experience. It was beyond expectations by far. I started out…read morelooking for someone to just replace the tub. Dan was so good that we used him to do almost all of the other work in the job. Total kitchen remodel and additional master bathroom, all the painting and some additional plumbing and electrical work. He's a dream to work with! A great listener. He did not try to mansplain me. So refreshing. Great collaborator. He goes above and beyond. Can't wait to start a new project with him!

Dan is fantastic. Super nice guy and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him for your outdoor projects!read more

Zach from Kitsap Septic pumped our tank for us today. I was kinda worried because that had not…read morebeen done for 13 years. He pumped it successfully with no problems and indicated that it looked to be in good condition. Awesome job, thank you so much Zach!

Absolutely I feel fortunate to have found them. Late one night the septic alarm went off for first…read moretime since we moved in 18 years. Stopping the blaring was not easy (because the malfunctioning alarm off switch, a mislabeled electrical panel, and more. Anyway, in the morning hubby called the septic company that most recently pumped our tank two years ago and was told about the diagnosis service charge and that they'd probably need a $600 pumping before they could work. And if they diagnose electrical (like pump or the alarm box), they need to call the electricians who'd have another service charge... in the meantime, I searched online and saw the rave reviews for Kitsap Septic. So, I called and was told it sounded like electrical issues (pump, floats, and the alarm box) and that it's doubtful our tank needs pumping! I was told to call Aquarius pump and they'll prob use a sump pump and then take care of things quickly, correctly, and at a reasonable price. (And if the tank does need pumping, they'll call him.) It all went exactly as expected. Aquarius Pump came e as to the next morning and got it working enough to use the plumbing, but said to fix it properly, he'd need to return to replace the pump and alarm box. In another couple of days, it was just a memory. Except we now have a fantastically honest and highly regarded Septic service who I feel about recommending!!!