San Jose, California

Licensed Septic Companies in San Jose, CA

25 septic companies serve San Jose, California, and 21 of them hold a California septic license or certification matched to the California Contractors State License Board list (data as of October 2026).

Septic services in San Jose

Guides: Septic tank pumping · Septic system installation · Septic inspection · Septic repair · Drain field repair · Aerobic septic systems · Installation cost · Pumping cost

25 septic companies in San Jose

  • Able Plumbing, Sewer, and Drain

    1020 Ruff Dr, San Jose, CA 95110 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (A) · #979209 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)
    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (A, C34, C36, C42) · #1063451 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    From their website: Pumping · Grease traps Per state license: Installation

    (408) 377-9990 ablesewer.com

  • Arro Septic And Sewer

    5560 Lexington Ave #319, San Jose, CA 95123 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C42) · #1162567 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 839-0709

  • Drain And Water

    1913 Stone Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C12, C36, C42) · #1026232 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    From their website: Inspection Per state license: Installation

    (408) 564-0580 drainandwater.com

  • Drain Doctor

    1277 N 15Th St, San Jose, CA 95112 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (B, C10, C33, C36, C42) · #643458 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    From their website: Inspection Per state license: Installation

    (408) 628-1236 draindoctor.com

  • Essential Plumbing Service And Maintenance Inc

    1960 Hartog Drive Ste 10, San Jose, CA 95131 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C-4, C16, C20, C36, C42) · #1117580 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (925) 383-3569

  • Flow City Plumbing

    535 Conti Court, San Jose, CA 95111 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C36, C42) · #1142030 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    From their website: Inspection Per state license: Installation

    (408) 806-0696 flowcityplumbing.com

  • Fox Onsite Septic Construction

    1575 Sheffield Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C42) · #1140002 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (831) 531-7205

  • Fox Onsite Solutions

    1575 Sheffield Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C42) · #1140002 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    From their website: Repair · Perc testing

    (831) 531-5533 foxonsite.com

  • Gomez Sewer and Drain

    255 Sunol St, San Jose, CA 95126 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C27, C36) · #1007487 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    From their website: Inspection

    (408) 849-7292 gomezseweranddrain.com

  • H & L Construction

    598 East Santa Clara Stsuite 270, San Jose, CA 95112 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (A, C12, C42) · #950668 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)
    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (A, C12, C42) · #1005300 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (831) 524-5293

  • Hickey W L Sons Inc

    1960 Hartog Dr, San Jose, CA 95131 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C-4, C16, C20, C36, C42) · #95122 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 736-4938 wlhs.com

  • King Kong Plumbing

    332 Ezie Street, San Jose, CA 95111 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (A, C36, C42) · #1088209 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 667-4471

  • Lewis and Tibbitts, Inc.

    1470 Industrial Ave, San Jose, CA 95112 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (A, C10, C36, C42) · #281666 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 925-0220 diglt.com

  • Mana Plumbing

    2151 Oakland Rd #417, San Jose, CA 95131 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C36, C42) · #1079848 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 914-5249

  • Mc Donald O C Co Inc

    1150 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95126 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (A, B, C-4, C20, C36, C42, C43) · #177271 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 295-2182 ocmcdonald.com

  • One Day Complete Repipe Inc

    3617 Ruther Place Way, San Jose, CA 95121 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (B, C36, C42) · #885692 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)
    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C36) · #1048778 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 603-0554

  • Platinum Rooter & Plumbing Inc

    1315 Piedmont Road #32358, San Jose, CA 95132 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (A, C36, C42) · #1074893 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 707-7721

  • Plumbing Tech Inc

    1540 Havana Dr, San Jose, CA 95122 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C36, C42) · #933572 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 836-2492 rootersanjose.com

  • Ribbs Plumbing Inc

    3871 Quail Canyon Road, San Jose, CA 95148 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C36, C42) · #657845 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 258-3824

  • TrenchFree

    1941 Stone Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (A, C10, C12, C36, C42) · #971016 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    From their website: Inspection Per state license: Installation

    (408) 726-7926 trenchfree.com

  • Whitehorse Grading & Paving Inc

    20876 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120 · Santa Clara County

    • Licensed: California Licensed Contractor (C12, C42) · #990306 (California Contractors State License Board, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (408) 799-6411

  • Elite Rooter

    245 Kinney Dr, San Jose, CA 95112 · Santa Clara County

    From their website: Inspection · Aerobic systems

    (408) 827-1315 eliterooter.com

  • Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer

    2912 Daylight Way, San Jose, CA 95111 · Santa Clara County

    From their website: Pumping · Installation · Inspection · Repair · Drain field · Perc testing

    (408) 596-7385 ribbspremierservices.com

  • San Jose Grease Trap Cleaning

    276 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112 · Santa Clara County

    From their website: Pumping · Grease traps

    (408) 746-1803 greasetrapsanjose.com

  • Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services - San Jose

    1430 Tully Rd #405, San Jose, CA 95121 · Santa Clara County

    From their website: Inspection

    (408) 709-7370 superiorplumbing.net

Septic licensing in California

California has no license named for septic work; septic systems fall under the C-42 Sanitation System classification. Counties issue system permits. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) issues these credentials: C-42 Sanitation System contractor license.

Permits for new systems, replacements and most repairs are issued locally. Ask the contractor which office handles San Jose and whether the permit fee is in their quote.

California septic licensing: agencies, license types and how to check a license →

Septic companies in San Jose: common questions

How many licensed septic companies are in San Jose, CA?

25 septic companies serve San Jose, California, and 21 of them hold a California septic license or certification matched to the California Contractors State License Board list (data as of October 2026). Each license badge on this page names the agency and links to its lookup so you can confirm it.

Who licenses septic contractors in California?

California has no license named for septic work; septic systems fall under the C-42 Sanitation System classification. Counties issue system permits. The licensing body is the Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Which companies pump septic tanks in San Jose?

3 of the 25 listings in San Jose offer septic tank pumping, either on their own website or under a state pumper license. Use the service filter above to show only those companies.

Which companies install septic systems in San Jose?

20 listings in San Jose install septic systems. New systems and replacements need a permit, so ask each installer to handle the permit and to show their California license.

How do I check a septic contractor's license in California?

Use the Contractors State License Board (CSLB)'s lookup (https://www.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/checklicense.aspx) and search the contractor's name or license number. Our guide to checking a septic license walks through it.