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Septic tank cleaning or pump out pros in Chesapeake City

Avatar for Turd Burglar
Turd Burglar
16 Rando Lane
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Turd Burglar
16 Rando Lane
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
12 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Serving Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland, Turd Burglar is your go-to for septic tank pumping, maintenance, and cleaning with a lighthearted twist. Whether it’s an emergency overflow or routine maintenance, we tackle the messiest jobs with a smile (and a mask). Our team of septic pros ensures your system runs smoothly, offering reliable service, fair prices, and a sprinkle of humor to brighten your day. Don’t let a bad tank bring you down—call Turd Burglar! We’ll “rob” your worries and leave your system stink-free. 💩 Your poop is our passion. Your fecal matters to us!!

"Brian provides excellent service at reasonable prices. He showed up exactly when he said he would. He’s accommodating, friendly, informative, and very thorough with his work. He knows his trade well."

Won A on March 2025

Serving Cecil and Harford Counties in Maryland, Turd Burglar is your go-to for septic tank pumping, maintenance, and cleaning with a lighthearted twist. Whether it’s an emergency overflow or routine maintenance, we tackle the messiest jobs with a smile (and a mask). Our team of septic pros ensures your system runs smoothly, offering reliable service, fair prices, and a sprinkle of humor to brighten your day. Don’t let a bad tank bring you down—call Turd Burglar! We’ll “rob” your worries and leave your system stink-free. 💩 Your poop is our passion. Your fecal matters to us!!

"Brian provides excellent service at reasonable prices. He showed up exactly when he said he would. He’s accommodating, friendly, informative, and very thorough with his work. He knows his trade well."

Won A on March 2025


Avatar for Done Right Today
Done Right Today
19 Germay Drive
4.98(
62
)
Approved Pro
Done Right Today
19 Germay Drive
4.98(
62
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
998 local quotes requested

Done Right Today is FAST, FRIENDLY, & AFFORDABLE. We are always available to provide plumbing and drain cleaning services at a time that is confident for you. Locallly owned and operated out of Delaware. Call today!!!

"Fabulous! We needed our water conditioner serviced and other company wouldn't touch it because they didn't install it and just wanted to sell us a new one. Rebecca scheduled us for the following day! Steve Venditti was great, has 20 years of experience and knew what he was doing. He spoke with the manufacturer and they decided what needed to be done. He had the parts on his truck and 4 hours later the job was done. $500 included parts and labor and service call. Very fair price and excellent service. Totally professional. Highly recommend."

Neil K on January 2025

Done Right Today is FAST, FRIENDLY, & AFFORDABLE. We are always available to provide plumbing and drain cleaning services at a time that is confident for you. Locallly owned and operated out of Delaware. Call today!!!

"Fabulous! We needed our water conditioner serviced and other company wouldn't touch it because they didn't install it and just wanted to sell us a new one. Rebecca scheduled us for the following day! Steve Venditti was great, has 20 years of experience and knew what he was doing. He spoke with the manufacturer and they decided what needed to be done. He had the parts on his truck and 4 hours later the job was done. $500 included parts and labor and service call. Very fair price and excellent service. Totally professional. Highly recommend."

Neil K on January 2025


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Eagle and Son Septic
5510 Long Corner Rd
5.00(
19
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Approved Pro
Eagle and Son Septic
5510 Long Corner Rd
5.00(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
147 local quotes requested

With over 40 years of experience in septic tank installation and service, Eagle and Son Septic Service is a family business, consisting of the owner Nathan Eagle, his son, and a good friend, who's just like one of the family. Nathan got started in the business at 15 years old when he was offered a job in the septic industry. 10 years later, in 1987, he started his own business. More than 40 years later, he is an expert in the field and focuses his experience on providing a personal and personable relationship with each customer.

"Nathan Eagle was wonderful to work with. I had quotes from other companies including one that gave me a multi-page contract with all kinds of exceptions so one really didn't know the final price, and then I received a quote from Eagle. Gave me understandable quotes that included all I needed. Due to our new septic not being at least 100' from our well, he changed his quote to install a BAT septic system per Baltimore County. His second quote was more than I wanted to spend, but the county had a grant program with funding available that paid for most of the cost of the new tank and its installation. He was usually available when I called or texted. A hard-working person who's actually hands-on."

Stephen C on April 2024

With over 40 years of experience in septic tank installation and service, Eagle and Son Septic Service is a family business, consisting of the owner Nathan Eagle, his son, and a good friend, who's just like one of the family. Nathan got started in the business at 15 years old when he was offered a job in the septic industry. 10 years later, in 1987, he started his own business. More than 40 years later, he is an expert in the field and focuses his experience on providing a personal and personable relationship with each customer.

"Nathan Eagle was wonderful to work with. I had quotes from other companies including one that gave me a multi-page contract with all kinds of exceptions so one really didn't know the final price, and then I received a quote from Eagle. Gave me understandable quotes that included all I needed. Due to our new septic not being at least 100' from our well, he changed his quote to install a BAT septic system per Baltimore County. His second quote was more than I wanted to spend, but the county had a grant program with funding available that paid for most of the cost of the new tank and its installation. He was usually available when I called or texted. A hard-working person who's actually hands-on."

Stephen C on April 2024


Todd's Excavating LLC
3918 Emrick Ln
5.00(
5
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Todd's Excavating LLC
3918 Emrick Ln
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I am a owner/ operator with no employees,specializing in backhoe and bobcat work with 22 years of experience as of 2010.I perform the labor myself.I do outsource subcontractors for materials such as stone and concrete and dump truck needs.

"Great. The pricing was very reasonable. Todd took into consideration my thoughts and my husband's thoughts and let us know what's best for our property and maintaining our buildings protecting them from damage from the elements especially water run off. He treated our property as if it was his own."

Chris M on August 2020

I am a owner/ operator with no employees,specializing in backhoe and bobcat work with 22 years of experience as of 2010.I perform the labor myself.I do outsource subcontractors for materials such as stone and concrete and dump truck needs.

"Great. The pricing was very reasonable. Todd took into consideration my thoughts and my husband's thoughts and let us know what's best for our property and maintaining our buildings protecting them from damage from the elements especially water run off. He treated our property as if it was his own."

Chris M on August 2020


T Marcum Plumbing
936 Susquehanna River Rd
3.20(
5
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T Marcum Plumbing
936 Susquehanna River Rd
3.20(
5
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25 years of experience

Owner operated. No subs. Charges an hourly rate. Additional email - info@tmarcumplumbing.com.

Owner operated. No subs. Charges an hourly rate. Additional email - info@tmarcumplumbing.com.


Wicked Web Design & SEO
1312 North Monroe St. Suite 137
4.67(
9
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Wicked Web Design & SEO
1312 North Monroe St. Suite 137
4.67(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.


A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing
5605 Bayberry Way
4.83(
6
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A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing
5605 Bayberry Way
4.83(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

When you’re looking for a waterproof expert or a waterproofing contractor, there are certain qualities that you just have to have – water-tight sealing, expert waterproofing, and affordable prices. A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing possesses all of these qualities and more! We even perform light excavating and excavation work. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Get to Know A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing: • Waterproofing Services - Basement waterproofing, foundation waterproofing, and crawlspace waterproofing • Excavation Services - Outside wall excavation, basement excavating, and foundation excavation work We are licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection. Emergency service is available. References are available upon request.

When you’re looking for a waterproof expert or a waterproofing contractor, there are certain qualities that you just have to have – water-tight sealing, expert waterproofing, and affordable prices. A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing possesses all of these qualities and more! We even perform light excavating and excavation work. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Get to Know A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing: • Waterproofing Services - Basement waterproofing, foundation waterproofing, and crawlspace waterproofing • Excavation Services - Outside wall excavation, basement excavating, and foundation excavation work We are licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection. Emergency service is available. References are available upon request.


Level Home Services
908 Pulaski Hwy
4.74(
222
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Level Home Services
908 Pulaski Hwy
4.74(
222
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Level Home Service is your complete Home Comfort Provider. Whether it's a Heating or Air Conditioning problem or a plumbing problem or electrical problem, we are here to help. Since 1972 we have been providing Maryland homeowners with first class heating and air conditioning services. Whether it's a complete installation or a routine repair, our factory trained staff is ready to serve you. Remember, at Level Home Services, we repair all makes and models of HVAC equipment. When it comes to heating and air conditioning systems that provide you with value as well as comfort, think of our company. We are very proud of our customers, employees, and facilities at Leveling Heating & Air Conditioning. At Level Heating & Air Conditioning, we care about our clients. We offer many guarantees to insure that you are as happy to work with us, as we are to work with you. All of our technicians are background checked and drug free. All of our technicians will arrive one time, we guarantee it. We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all of our work. With our upfront pricing you will not experience any surprises.

"I contracted Level Home Services through Costco for a full A/C and furnace replacement and have been satisfied with their service at every point so far. The initial inspection to get a quote was extremely thorough and informative, and they gave me several options at different price points, all of which beat the other vendors I was looking at. When it was time to actually complete the work, the technicians were prompt, professional, helpful, and courteous. After 2 full days of work, they walked me through everything they did in detail and answered all my questions. By the time they left, the only sign anyone had been here was the shiny new equipment in my basement and yard -- no mess/dirt anywhere (except my own). It was a big job so it was pricey, but definitely money well spent and I would not hesitate to hire them again."

susana m on December 2020

Level Home Service is your complete Home Comfort Provider. Whether it's a Heating or Air Conditioning problem or a plumbing problem or electrical problem, we are here to help. Since 1972 we have been providing Maryland homeowners with first class heating and air conditioning services. Whether it's a complete installation or a routine repair, our factory trained staff is ready to serve you. Remember, at Level Home Services, we repair all makes and models of HVAC equipment. When it comes to heating and air conditioning systems that provide you with value as well as comfort, think of our company. We are very proud of our customers, employees, and facilities at Leveling Heating & Air Conditioning. At Level Heating & Air Conditioning, we care about our clients. We offer many guarantees to insure that you are as happy to work with us, as we are to work with you. All of our technicians are background checked and drug free. All of our technicians will arrive one time, we guarantee it. We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all of our work. With our upfront pricing you will not experience any surprises.

"I contracted Level Home Services through Costco for a full A/C and furnace replacement and have been satisfied with their service at every point so far. The initial inspection to get a quote was extremely thorough and informative, and they gave me several options at different price points, all of which beat the other vendors I was looking at. When it was time to actually complete the work, the technicians were prompt, professional, helpful, and courteous. After 2 full days of work, they walked me through everything they did in detail and answered all my questions. By the time they left, the only sign anyone had been here was the shiny new equipment in my basement and yard -- no mess/dirt anywhere (except my own). It was a big job so it was pricey, but definitely money well spent and I would not hesitate to hire them again."

susana m on December 2020


Chamberlin-Washington Inc.
6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.
6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.


All About Waterproofing Inc
2602 Laurel Brook Rd
4.67(
24
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All About Waterproofing Inc
2602 Laurel Brook Rd
4.67(
24
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

All About Waterproofing, Inc. is a family owned and operated, Maryland business that offers the highest quality work in the industry. We pay attention to every detail and provide you with the personal attention you and your home deserve. We offer free inspections and estimates performed by the most experienced professionals in the industry. We are dedicated to your satisfaction from your initial contact to the completion of your service. We stand behind all our work with our owners Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional address - 1114 Saddle View Way, Forest Hill MD 21050. Additional phone - (410) 836-8666.

"Craig came to our home and looked at our issue. He said he would write up a recommendation and provide a quote. Craig than disappeared and never followed up. I eventually reached out to him but he ignored me. I would not recommend this company to anyone."

Bryan S on October 2019

All About Waterproofing, Inc. is a family owned and operated, Maryland business that offers the highest quality work in the industry. We pay attention to every detail and provide you with the personal attention you and your home deserve. We offer free inspections and estimates performed by the most experienced professionals in the industry. We are dedicated to your satisfaction from your initial contact to the completion of your service. We stand behind all our work with our owners Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional address - 1114 Saddle View Way, Forest Hill MD 21050. Additional phone - (410) 836-8666.

"Craig came to our home and looked at our issue. He said he would write up a recommendation and provide a quote. Craig than disappeared and never followed up. I eventually reached out to him but he ignored me. I would not recommend this company to anyone."

Bryan S on October 2019

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Septic tank cleanings or pump outs FAQs

Wastewater from your home from your showers, toilets, sink drains, and washing machines flows to your septic tank. When wastewater enters your septic tank, it divides into three parts sludge, water, and scum. Outlet and inlet pipe positions and baffles keep sludge and scum from leaving the tank. Wastewater, the effluent, moves down pipes to the drain field.

If a septic tank is not pumped, it can lead to serious issues. The accumulation of sludge and scum will eventually overflow into the drain field, causing blockages and system failure. Pipes may become clogged, leading to sewage backups in your home. Pumps can also break due to excessive buildup, and the drain field may become damaged, requiring costly repairs or replacement.

Signs that your septic tank needs to be pumped include unpleasant odors around your property, slow draining sinks and toilets, gurgling sounds in the plumbing, and sewage backups in your home. You may also notice standing water or damp spots near the septic tank or drain field. If you observe any of these signs, it's important to schedule a pumping promptly to prevent system failure.

Septic tank odors are typically caused by gases produced during the breakdown of organic waste in the tank. If these gases escape, it can indicate a problem such as a crack in the tank, a clogged drain field, or issues with the venting system. Odors can also result from overflows due to a full tank. Addressing septic tank odors promptly is important to prevent more serious issues.

You should pump your septic tank every three to five years, depending on factors like tank size and household size. Larger households generate more wastewater and may require more frequent pumping. For example, a family of four with a 1,000-gallon tank may need pumping every three years, while a smaller household with a larger tank might extend to five years. Regular maintenance ensures optimal system performance.

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