Expert Septic Services in the Inland Empire
Plenty of homes around Redlands never connected to the city sewer. Out toward Mentone, up in the Crafton foothills, and through the older parcels near Yucaipa, a septic tank is quietly handling everything that goes down your drains, right up until it isn't. Sanborn's has served Inland Empire families since 1949, and our plumbing team brings that same care to the system buried in your yard. We locate it, inspect it, pump it, and tell you honestly what shape it's in, with a flat rate price before we start digging.
Every septic job is backed by our 5 Star Satisfaction Guarantee covering comfort, cost, quality, completion, and a carefree experience. We clean up after ourselves, put your landscaping back the way we found it, and leave you with a clear record of your tank's condition so you know exactly when to call us again.
What Our Septic Service Covers
A septic visit from Sanborn's starts with finding the tank and opening the lids, which on many older Redlands properties means some careful probing since nobody has seen them in years. We pump the tank fully, measure the sludge and scum layers, and check the baffles and outlet filter for cracks, clogs, or corrosion. Steel tanks installed decades ago are especially prone to rusting through, and we look for that on every visit.
From there we inspect the inlet and outlet lines, run water through the house to confirm proper flow, and walk the drain field for soggy ground or unusually green patches. Root intrusion is common here, since pepper trees, eucalyptus, and old citrus groves send roots hunting for moisture. If something needs repair, we explain it plainly and give you options before any work moves forward.
Have questions? We're here to help.
Signs Your Septic System Needs Attention
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Drains throughout the house are slowing down at the same time.
One slow sink is usually a local clog. When the tub, toilets, and kitchen all drag together, the problem is often a full tank or a blocked outlet.
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You notice a sewage smell outside near the tank or drain field.
A healthy system shouldn't announce itself. Odors in the yard usually point to a tank that's overdue for pumping or a lid that isn't sealing properly.
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Part of your lawn stays wet or grows greener than everything around it.
In a dry valley like ours, a lush patch in August is a red flag. It often means wastewater is surfacing instead of filtering down through the soil.
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It's been more than three years since your last pumping.
Most households need pumping every three to five years depending on tank size and how many people live in the home. Waiting longer lets solids escape into the drain field, and that repair costs far more than routine service.