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Sewer & Septic Pros, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had Oscar (owner) in the past but had never met him. My renters said he didn't respond to their calls when I need the original Septic repaired. First time I had him repair (rework) the newer septic. Then I found him again on Home Advisor - great!! He never received the tenant's call. He has 20 years experience. On time. Cleans up. Fast and efficient. Plus, he is a really a nice guy. He has an assistant Josh, also very nice guy. You won't be disappointed."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TnT Plumbing Heating & Air
5.0(
6
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 30 years of experience serving the Riverside area, TNT Plumbing Heating & Air is your solution for all your Plumbing and HVAC needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.

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Tankless
Response time7 hrs
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Top Service Plumbing Company
4.2(
178
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin and one other tech came to my house on time. They got to work once they arrived and checked out my plumbing system and started on my water heater flush. They completed everything in a timely matter. I am satisfied with their service and professionalism. Gave me estimates on future upgrades I may need and explained why I might need it, but never felt any pressure to get it done."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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The Drain Guys Plumbing and Rooter
4.7(
16
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The plumber (-Avi) came on time and was very professional. He took the time to check out the issue and when he found out that it wasn;t a water line break, he recommended to have another professional services (-A/C) to have a look at it. He didn't push for doing any unnecessary repairs. He even explained to me how to find out if the source of the leak is coming from a water line, Most importantly, he respected the homeowner's cultural practice(s) by removing his shoes before going inside the house-BIG bonus points. Definitely will keep you guys in mind for any plumbing needs."
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+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Best Service
4.9(
17
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have dealt with Best Service on 3 occasions.  Once to check for a leak in the water main to the house (no leak, no charge) and twice to have new toilets installed.  Luis came out to install the toilets and is very professional and informative.  He is fast and strong enough to lift our one piece toilets by himself. He also took our old toilet and packaging to be recycled.  We highly recommend Best Service."
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+45

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Edrooter Sewer & Drain
3.6(
571
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service went well. The technician was very nice. He was not able to repair the toilet, but he did try very hard. We ended up having to buy a new toilet. I did have to wait a while to schedule the service because they were quite busy. He did show up to our appointment on time."
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+16

Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Hammer Plumbing and Pumping, Inc.
4.1(
23
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Exceptional Service from Ryan, Hayley, and Julio! I recently contacted Hammer Plumbing for a 2nd opinion after S&G Pumping told me that my septic tank needed to be replaced for $8000 to $9000. I opted to get a 2nd opinion from Hammer Plumbing. The gentleman who answer the office line, quickly set up an inspection at NO CHARGE to verify the other companies findings and provide me an estimate. Ryan contacted me about my upcoming appointment and went over what he was going to do for the inspection. He went out to my home and verified that the septic system in fact DID NOT need to be replaced. It is an unusual style tank but only a minor repair and re-certification, was all that was needed. I was sent a clear estimate of costs and scheduling was easy. Hayley got me in right away to get the work completed. Julio came out and performed the repair and recertification of the septic system. I greatly appreciate the honesty and integrity of Hammer Plumbing and would recommend them to anyone."
Tankless
Response time40 mins
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Bob & Marc Plumbing Heating & Air
4.5(
104
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

"The polite young representative showed up on time, diagnosed the problem and removed the unit. He said he would be back in two days with the rebuilt/replacement unit. He returned as promised and replaced the repaired thingee. It fired right up and has been working fine ever since.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Logical Rooter & Drain Cleaning Services
5.0(
13
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Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a real emergency! I had family visiting from out of town and my tub was completely clogged! Jose came and easily cleared my drain that evening!!! And this was after the plumber sent by my warranty company couldn’t fix it! Jose was extremely professional and personable. I would not hesitate to hire him again."
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FAQs for septic system repair projects in Palm Desert, CA

Leach field failure can often occur due to a lack of proper maintenance, hydraulic overload, or environmental factors. When too much water enters the septic system—like running multiple large laundry loads back-to-back—it can overwhelm the leach field. Regular professional inspections, ongoing maintenance, and spacing out high-water-use activities help prevent failure.

A septic tank shows repair needs when noticeable symptoms arise around your home. Noticeable signs include strong sewage odors at fixtures, recurring pipe blockages, pooling water or damp patches near the leach field, and areas of unusually bright green or spongy grass. These indicators confirm that deteriorating components or clogs exist. Monitoring such signs and scheduling timely professional inspections prevents further costly damage.

Adhering to a strict, scheduled maintenance plan prevents septic system repairs. An annual inspection and a pump-out every three to five years safeguard your system’s performance. Additionally, only flushing waste and toilet paper, installing drain filters, keeping nonapproved items out of the system, and avoiding excessive water use help maintain your septic system’s health and efficiency.