Best Septic Tank Services in Reading, PA (2026)

Compare 20 top-rated septic tank companies near Reading, Pennsylvania. Find trusted providers for septic pumping, tank repair, installation, and drain field services β€” with real customer reviews and pricing.

🚨 24/7 emergency septic service available in Reading. Serving Reading and surrounding Pennsylvania communities.

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Companies
4.7β˜…
Avg Rating
8,524
Total Reviews
Yes
Emergency Available
πŸ’° Prices reported by customers in Reading: $35 β€” $1,900

Septic Tank Companies in Reading β€” Quick Comparison

#CompanyRatingReviews
1Sonlight Services LLCβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 5982
2Kratzer Septic Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 5290
3Rodney Loeb Septic Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 59
4Barber's Septic Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 55
5Fisher Sanitary Services Incβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 52
6Essig Plumbing & Heatingβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.93866
7RenewSource (formerly Septic Solutions)β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.9102
8Mike's Septic Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.949
9Barber's Septic Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.917
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanupβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.82465
11Millers Sanitary Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.823
12Robbins Septic Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.723
13Bailey's Septic Service Incβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.668
14Peterman Brothers Septic Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.632
15The Plumbing Worksβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.5398
16Scott Bailey's Berks Septic Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.550
17Christman's Septic Serviceβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½ 4.448
18John Kline Septic Servicesβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.354
19May's Septic Tank Cleaning Servicesβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.334
20K&W Septic Service and Septic Cleaingβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.37

1. Sonlight Services LLC

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…5(982 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 54 Midway Rd, Bethel, PA 19507, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website
InspectionInstallationPumpingRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Thorough (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Excellent (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Quick (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… On time (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Courteous (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Clean (1x mentioned)

What to watch for:

  • ⚠️ Late (1x mentioned)
  • ⚠️ Mess (1x mentioned)
πŸ’° $35 – $70(based on 2 customer reports)
80% positive

β€œTanks 1 & 2 emptied and inspected. Videos taken of our concerns so they knew exactly what we/they need, to fix it. Pricing Fair. We got a text, with picture of employee. Matthew showed up with a friendly greeting. He was genuinely concerned about my”

β€” Dana Lackey, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThe service that I received with Sonlight when Randy still owned the business was fantastic. Since he sold the business, not so much. The first time I scheduled with the new ownership to pump out my septic tank, I was asked what time of day I would”

β€” sir entynchano, β˜…β˜…

2. Kratzer Septic Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…5(290 reviews)
πŸ“ 501B Monocacy Dr, Bath, PA 18014, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website
Pumping

What customers like:

  • βœ… Great (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Professional (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Prompt (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Excellent (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Highly recommend (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Honest (1x mentioned)
100% positive

β€œWe got several quotes and shopped around to replace/expand our septic system. Kratzer was awesome and became the clear choice. Office staff was on top of everything. Excellent communication. Project went according to contract. Angelo and Jeremy expla”

β€” JE Coleman, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

3. Rodney Loeb Septic Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…5(9 reviews)
πŸ“ 164 Mill Hill Rd, Hamburg, PA 19526, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website
Pumping

What customers like:

  • βœ… On time (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Great (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Friendly (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Courteous (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Professional (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Fast (1x mentioned)
πŸ’° $375 – $375(based on 1 customer report)
100% positive

β€œI have used Loeb Septic Service for years to get my septic pumped. They are always courteous, on time, and really reasonably priced. The process is so seamless.”

β€” Cliff, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

4. Barber's Septic Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…5(5 reviews)
πŸ“ 193 Evans Rd, Perkiomenville, PA 18074, USA
πŸ• Hours not available
🌐 Website
PumpingRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Professional (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Highly recommend (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Friendly (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… On time (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Knowledgeable (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Excellent (1x mentioned)
100% positive

β€œI had my septic tank pumped out. They were on time and very thorough, pumping and cleaning out the tank. They dug out the cap and replaced the ground when finished, it's like they were never there. I also thought the price was very reasonable. Would”

β€” Ken Dittman, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

5. Fisher Sanitary Services Inc

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…5(2 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 482 E Main St, Kutztown, PA 19530, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website

What customers like:

  • βœ… Highly recommend (1x mentioned)
100% positive

β€œI absolutely blow away by the customer service of this business! We had an emergency and called around maybe 10-15 local businesses only this one put us first and were there in a wink with utmost courtesy I have not seen in a long time. Needless to”

β€” nik0022A, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

6. Essig Plumbing & Heating

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.9(3866 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 448 Snyder Rd, Reading, PA 19605, USA
πŸ• Saturday: 8:00β€―AM – 12:00β€―PM
🌐 Website
PumpingRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Professional (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Knowledgeable (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Polite (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Quick (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Highly recommend (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Excellent (1x mentioned)
πŸ’° $50 – $50(based on 1 customer report)
100% positive

β€œI had an amazing experience with Essig and would highly recommend them. My heater kept turning off and the temperature was going to be dropping to 6 degrees over the next few nights. Moon, who handled my call and scheduling was calm and professional”

β€” Lisa Mangan, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

7. RenewSource (formerly Septic Solutions)

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.9(102 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 431 E Rosebud Rd, Myerstown, PA 17067, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website
InspectionPumpingRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Professional (4x mentioned)
  • βœ… Great (4x mentioned)
  • βœ… Prompt (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Knowledgeable (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Friendly (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Honest (1x mentioned)
100% positive

β€œI'm so grateful for septic solutions and especially grateful for Tim McBratney. He explained everything very well and told me how to care for my system to help it run the way it should. He inspected everything exceptionally well and showed me thing”

β€” Sherry Morgan, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

8. Mike's Septic Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.9(49 reviews)
πŸ“ 1479 Main St Ext, Brogue, PA 17309, USA
πŸ• Saturday: 7:00β€―AM – 12:00β€―PM
Pumping

What customers like:

  • βœ… Great (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Professional (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Reasonable (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Clean (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Quick (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Responsive (1x mentioned)

What to watch for:

  • ⚠️ Poor (1x mentioned)
80% positive

β€œService completed: March 2024. 100% recommend and will be using Mike's Septic Service in the future! This was our first time getting our septic tank cleaned out since buying our home in the area and we were not familiar with the companies in the ar”

β€” Carrie Reesman, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œI’d leave no stars if could. We just moved in our house. Mikes was the septic company who services our home. Septic has filled and backed up 2x since Julybwhen we moved in. He blew us off both times! Like he knows there’s a problem and playing dumb a”

β€” George McCann, β˜…

9. Barber's Septic Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.9(17 reviews)
πŸ“ 1111 Perkiomenville Rd, Perkiomenville, PA 18074, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Open 24 hours
🌐 Website
PumpingRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Professional (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Highly recommend (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Friendly (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… On time (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Knowledgeable (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Excellent (1x mentioned)
100% positive

β€œI had my septic tank pumped out. They were on time and very thorough, pumping and cleaning out the tank. They dug out the cap and replaced the ground when finished, it's like they were never there. I also thought the price was very reasonable. Would”

β€” Ken Dittman, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

10. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.8(2465 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 11 N 5th St # 300, Reading, PA 19601, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Open 24 hours
🌐 Website
InstallationRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Professional (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Knowledgeable (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Fair (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Fast (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Quick (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Polite (1x mentioned)
πŸ’° $200 – $200(based on 1 customer report)
80% positive

β€œI am a first time customer with Roto-Rooter and if I could give them 10 stars I absolutely would. I had an emergency water leak coming from my bathroom tub faucet and a Field Water Restoration Supervisor arrived within 20 minutes of my call. He quic”

β€” Juan Vault, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThey did a good job, but I don't feel the price was warranted. A pipe came apart and all it had to be was crimped back together, and they charged me two hundred dollars. If I would have went to lowe's or home depot, I could have bought the tool for t”

β€” Holly Parashar, β˜…β˜…

11. Millers Sanitary Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.8(23 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 32 Miller Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website
Pumping

What customers like:

  • βœ… Great (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Fair (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Friendly (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Professional (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Helpful (1x mentioned)
100% positive

β€œFamily business and very friendly. They have pumped our septic tank a couple of times now and the last time they came out next day after my emergency float came loose. The driver even fished it out to make the plumbers job easier to reconnect it.”

β€” Todd Lanphear, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

12. Robbins Septic Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.7(23 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 3008 Hauck Rd, Green Lane, PA 18054, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website
Pumping

What customers like:

  • βœ… Great (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Friendly (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Helpful (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Prompt (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Efficient (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Responsive (1x mentioned)
100% positive

β€œSo, I don't think I've ever written a review for any company before in my life. The customer service and quality of service that I received was nothing less than fantastic. I recently hosted an outdoor wedding at my house and was stuck on how to prov”

β€” Victoria Angelucci, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

13. Bailey's Septic Service Inc

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.6(68 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 4224 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website

What customers like:

  • βœ… Highly recommend (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Clean (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Prompt (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Professional (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Friendly (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Responsive (1x mentioned)
100% positive

β€œFriend, Inc. Community Services has used Bailey’s Septic Service for many years, and their service is always exceptional. For our recent Brake the Cycle fundraiser, they provided two porta potties that were placed in ideal locations and so clean they”

β€” Cathy Dill, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

14. Peterman Brothers Septic Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.6(32 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 141 Salem Rd, Bethel, PA 19507, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Open 24 hours
🌐 Website
InspectionInstallationPumpingRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Great (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Prompt (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Knowledgeable (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Excellent (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Quick (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Highly recommend (1x mentioned)

What to watch for:

  • ⚠️ Unprofessional (1x mentioned)
πŸ’° $350 – $1,900(based on 4 customer reports)
80% positive

β€œPeterman brothers awesome business! I Called at least 7 other local businesses none of them anwsered the phone ( even though they said 24 hour service ), until i called the peterman brothers! And They pumped my sewer and unclogged my drain with less ”

β€” Danyelle Levan, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThis company misquoted us. Stating it would cost $350 to empty our septic tank. They then charged us $670. They charged us for "inspecting" our tank when we did not ask for this service. They removed our septic pump cutting the electrical wiring and”

β€” Misty Salerno, β˜…

15. The Plumbing Works

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.5(398 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 1319 Carbon St, Reading, PA 19601, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website
InstallationRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… On time (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Professional (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Great (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Friendly (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Highly recommend (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Reasonable (1x mentioned)
100% positive

β€œAvion Roache was spectacular. He arrived on time, took a look a our sewage that had been backed up for a couple of days now- he came in and went in with a huge snake and de-clogged it. He was also very friendly to my husband and I and explained every”

β€” Christine Kue, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

16. Scott Bailey's Berks Septic Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.5(50 reviews)
πŸ“ 1112 Fairview Dr, Reading, PA 19605, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Open 24 hours
🌐 Website
InspectionInstallationPumpingRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Professional (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Courteous (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Great (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Knowledgeable (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Highly recommend (1x mentioned)

What to watch for:

  • ⚠️ Terrible (1x mentioned)
80% positive

β€œScott and Berks Septic Service have been a great professional and personal resource for my clients and I for more than 15 years. Scott's in-depth knowledge of septic systems has helped many clients of mine get a detailed inspection report and explan”

β€” Jeff Martin (Realtor), β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œReplaced our septic tank. Not only did they drop the tank while installing, but they took 3 trailer loads of dirt away. Which now has the lids of the tank sticking out 7 inches, along with a terrible transition from the dig area. Sent our concerns in”

β€” mike byrne, β˜…

17. Christman's Septic Service

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.4(48 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 2395 Kistler Ct, Kutztown, PA 19530, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website
InspectionInstallationRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Highly recommend (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Friendly (3x mentioned)
  • βœ… Honest (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Responsive (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Knowledgeable (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Professional (2x mentioned)
80% positive

β€œSuperb service! We recently purchased a home that had a septic system installed by Christman's Septic Service years ago and decided to stick with them for service and I'm ecstatic we did. Craig earned every bit of those 5 stars and did an absolutely ”

β€” Aaron Nathaniel Dunbar, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œMy neighbor uses Christman's and when their septic filter clogged on Thanksgiving weekend they wouldn't come out to help them. He had to get someone else who came out and didn't even charge them. I've also heard bad comments about Christman from real”

β€” Terry Dengler, β˜…

18. John Kline Septic Services

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†4.3(54 reviews)
πŸ“ 3869 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
🌐 Website

What customers like:

  • βœ… Clean (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Polite (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Great (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Quick (1x mentioned)
60% positive

β€œI am pleased with the quality of service, John Kline showed up late on a Friday when I thought all hope was lost for a quick resolution. There team member may have been on of the nicest people I've met in awhile! Thank you so much. You have my thanks”

β€” Allen Wilterdink, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œGreatful that the plumbing backup is good now. The only issue I have is there was no heads up about the high pressure air used to unclog the pipe. Came home to a bathroom covered in sewage. Could've prevented alot of this by at least putting the lid ”

β€” Bobbie Jabs, β˜…β˜…

19. May's Septic Tank Cleaning Services

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†4.3(34 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ Hunlock Creek, PA 18621, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Open 24 hours
InstallationRepair

What customers like:

  • βœ… Professional (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Reasonable (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Great (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Fast (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Reliable (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… On time (1x mentioned)

What to watch for:

  • ⚠️ Never showed (1x mentioned)
60% positive

β€œThe gentleman from Mays arrived fast and got straight to work. Cleared out clogged pipes with there pressure hose. So reliable. I would definitely give them a call. Thank you gentleman. From our family to yours”

β€” Andre, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThey came out over two months ago dumped a bunch of septic sludge in the yard said they’d take care of it with acknowledgment of the land owner and never came back and the overflow is not fixed needs a new septic line”

β€” Stacy Ringer, β˜…

20. K&W Septic Service and Septic Cleaing

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†4.3(7 reviews)🚨 Emergency
πŸ“ 5874 Old State Rd, Bernville, PA 19506, USA
πŸ• Saturday: Closed
Installation

What customers like:

  • βœ… Professional (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Highly recommend (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Knowledgeable (2x mentioned)
  • βœ… Courteous (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Clean (1x mentioned)
  • βœ… Fair (1x mentioned)
80% positive

β€œKen literally saved the day! Our septic backed up into the basement. He came out the same day to unclog and service our system. And, it was the day before Thanksgiving! His price was exceptionally fair, he was knowledgeable, and solved the problem.”

β€” Melissa Godfrey, β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œIf I could give 0 stars I would. Installed a brand new septic system and we eneded up with loads of sewage water in our basement. That was end of last year. Still has yet to correct it.”

β€” Hilary Strause, β˜…

πŸ“– Complete Septic System Guide for Reading, PA

How much does septic service cost in Reading?

Based on prices reported by customers in Reading, septic services range from $35 to $1,900. Costs vary depending on the service type β€” routine pumping is typically on the lower end, while installations and major repairs are higher.

How many septic companies serve Reading?

There are 20 septic tank service providers in the Reading area with an average rating of 4.7 stars across 8,524 customer reviews.

Is emergency septic service available in Reading?

Yes. Multiple companies in Reading offer emergency or same-day service based on customer reports. Check individual listings above for emergency availability.

What septic services are available in Reading?

Companies in Reading offer: Inspection, Installation, Pumping, Repair.

How often should I pump my septic tank?

The EPA recommends pumping your septic tank every 3 to 5 years, depending on household size and tank capacity. A family of four with a 1,000-gallon tank should pump approximately every 3 years.

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