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Services · Septic Repair, Tanks & Drain Fields

Septic Repair, Tanks and Drain Fields

A failing septic system shows itself in slow drains, wet spots and odors. We repair tanks, lines and drain fields in Nashville and tell you honestly when repair will do and when replacement is the answer.

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Best forFailing tanks, lines and fields
FindLocate, probe and inspect
RepairTanks, lines, boxes, fields
ReplaceNew field or full system
AdviceHonest repair or replace
RulesCounty and state coordination

About the Service

Septic Repair, Tanks & Drain Fields, Done Right

We find the weak link: a cracked tank, a broken pipe, a failed distribution box, crushed field lines or an overloaded field. Many problems can be repaired with new pipe, a new box or a replaced tank, while some call for a new field or a whole new system.

We work with your county and a septic professional as needed, and we protect your yard and the field area while we work.

Music City Excavation brings septic repair, tanks & drain fields to homes, farms and businesses in Nashville and across 16 Middle Tennessee cities.

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Options & Details

What Goes Into Septic Repair, Tanks & Drain Fields

The pieces that make this service what it is. Mix and match to fit your project.

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Where it starts

Tanks and Lids

Cracked tanks, broken baffles and failed lids repaired or replaced.

  • Tank repair
  • Baffles
  • Lids and risers
  • Replacement
  • Reliability
  • Code Fit
  • Longevity
  • Low Disruption
  • Value
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Between tank and field

Lines and Distribution Boxes

Broken or crushed lines and failed boxes replaced so effluent reaches the field evenly.

  • Line repair
  • D-boxes
  • Leveling
  • Backfill
  • Reliability
  • Code Fit
  • Longevity
  • Low Disruption
  • Value
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Bring the field back

Drain Field Repair

Clogged or overloaded field lines repaired or replaced, with soil and grading corrected to protect them.

  • Lateral repair
  • Field replacement
  • Grade
  • Seed
  • Reliability
  • Code Fit
  • Longevity
  • Low Disruption
  • Value
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Keep it working

Upgrades and Alarms

Risers, filters, pumps and alarms added so problems are caught early.

  • Risers
  • Effluent filters
  • Alarms
  • Pump upgrades
  • Reliability
  • Code Fit
  • Longevity
  • Low Disruption
  • Value

Images are illustrative design renderings, not photos of completed projects. Every project is confirmed with Music City Excavation before work begins, and permit, utility and neighborhood requirements depend on your project and location. Figures in our tools are planning estimates only.

Why Customers Choose It

What Makes Septic Repair, Tanks & Drain Fields Special

What Sets It Apart

  • The failing part found, not guessed
  • Repairs to tanks, lines, boxes and fields
  • Honest advice: repair, replace or redesign
  • County and professional coordination

Ideal For

  • Slow drains, backups and odors
  • Wet or lush spots over the field
  • Systems showing their age

Septic Repair, Tanks & Drain Fields Profile

Average of the options above on a one-to-five scale. These are Music City Excavation’s general, qualitative ratings to help you compare, not measurements.

  • Reliability
  • Code Fit
  • Longevity
  • Low Disruption
  • Value

Free Interactive Tool

Plan Your Septic System

Pick bedrooms and soil to see a likely tank size and system types.

Planning aids only, not engineering, survey, soil or permit advice. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere until you choose to send it to us.

Transformations

See the Difference

Drag the handle to compare before and after.

After: The same farm area turned into a clear pond with calm blue water, grassy banks and an earthen dam
Before: A weedy muddy low wet area on a farm with reeds and cattails and a barn in the distance
BeforeAfter
Wet, Weedy Ground to Farm PondA reedy low area was dug into a clear pond with shaped banks and a small dam.

Make It Yours

Planned Around Your Land

Open the Septic System Planner to see how bedrooms and soil affect tank size and system choices.

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The Music City Excavation Experience

How We Work

01

Tell Us About Your Project

Call 615-357-7797 or send the form. Tell us what is going on with your land, your house or your plans.

02

Walk the Site and Plan

We visit, look at the soil, the slope, the access and the water, and give you a clear, free estimate with options.

03

Mark, Permit and Prepare

We have underground utilities located, help with the permits and erosion control your project needs and plan where the dirt goes.

04

Dig, Build and Clean Up

Our crew does the work, keeps the site safe and tidy, restores what we disturb and walks the finished job with you.

Good to Know

Questions About Septic Repair, Tanks & Drain Fields

Still have a question?

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How do I know if my septic field is failing?

Slow drains, backups, odors, standing water or very green, soggy grass over the field are common signs. We inspect and tell you what we find.

Can a septic system be repaired instead of replaced?

Sometimes. If the problem is a pipe, a box or a tank, repair can work. If the field itself has failed, a new field or system may be needed.

Should I pump the tank first?

Pumping is often part of diagnosis and maintenance. We can coordinate it with a licensed pumper.

Do you serve my area?

Music City Excavation serves 16 Middle Tennessee cities. Call 615-357-7797 or browse our service areas page to confirm your address.

Ready When You Are

Let’s Get Your Project Moving

Book your free estimate. Tell us about your land and your plans and we will contact you shortly, or call now and talk to an excavation pro.

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  • 16 Middle Tennessee cities

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Music City Excavation, a division of Music City Builder Group, digs, grades, drains and clears for homes, farms and businesses across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

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  • Serving 16 Middle Tennessee cities

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