Septic Questions in Terre Haute, IN and the Wabash Valley

Most household septic tanks need pumping every three to five years, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The right schedule for your home depends on tank size, the number of people living there and how much water you use. During a septic tank pumping visit, ask our crew to suggest a schedule that fits your household.

Common signs of septic problems include slow drains throughout the house, gurgling pipes, sewage odors in the yard and soggy or unusually green grass over the drain field. Water backing up into a tub or floor drain is a more urgent warning. If you notice any of these, call (812) 564-0540 and ask about septic repair before the problem spreads.

No. Wabash Valley Septic and Drain does not put in new septic systems. Our septic work focuses on systems that are already in the ground: pumping, repairs, maintenance, and residential and commercial service. If you own an existing system, our septic system services cover the care it needs to keep running for years to come.

It is the permit Wabash Valley Septic and Drain holds from IDEM, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. IDEM is the state agency that oversees environmental protection, including the handling of septic waste. The permit stands behind how our crew pumps and hauls septic waste. Read more about Wabash Valley Septic and Drain and the standards our crew follows.

Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and we are closed Saturday and Sunday. Routine work is scheduled during those hours. Emergency service is available 24/7, so a septic backup or a plumbing failure outside office hours can still reach our crew when you call (812) 564-0540.

Yes. Emergency service is available 24/7 for septic backups and plumbing failures that cannot wait until morning. Burst pipes, sewage coming up through a drain and a broken water line all count as emergencies. Call (812) 564-0540 at any hour, and see our emergency plumber service for what to do while help is on the way.

Call (812) 564-0540 during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or send a request to schedule septic service at any time. Tell us the type of service you need, your town and a short description of the problem. Our office will follow up to set a time that works for you.

The cost depends on how many units you need, the type of unit and how long you keep them. ADA units, hand wash stations, servicing during a long rental and the delivery location all play a part. Call (812) 564-0540 with your dates and expected crowd for a quote, or look over our portable toilet rentals to compare the options.

Yes. Along with standard units, we offer ADA portable toilet rental with room for a wheelchair, and hand wash station rental for events and job sites. Many organizers pair a few accessible units and a hand wash station with standard toilets, so every guest has a clean, usable option. Tell us your event size and we will help plan the mix.

Yes, both short-term and long-term rentals are available. A short rental suits a wedding, reunion or festival, while a long-term rental suits a construction project or a seasonal work site. See event portable toilet rental for one-time gatherings and construction portable toilet rental for job sites that need units for weeks or months.

Yes, financing is available for septic and plumbing work. A failed septic part or a water heater that quits can bring an expense nobody planned for, and financing lets you take care of the problem now instead of later. Ask about financing when you call (812) 564-0540, and our office will walk you through the options before the work begins.

Yes, we work with insurance companies. When a plumbing failure or a septic backup causes damage that your policy may cover, let us know when you call so we can note the details your insurer may ask for. Contact your insurance company early as well, since each policy handles claims in its own way and on its own timeline.

We serve the Wabash Valley, including Terre Haute, Sullivan, Brazil, Clinton, Rockville, Shelburn and surrounding areas. Our home base in Shelburn keeps us close to both small towns and rural properties across the region. If your town is not named here, call (812) 564-0540 and ask, or view our septic service areas for each town we cover.