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Licensed Septic Companies in Dekalb County, TN

16 septic companies serve Dekalb County, Tennessee, and 16 of them hold a Tennessee septic license or certification matched to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation list (data as of October 2026).

Septic services in Dekalb County

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16 septic companies in Dekalb County

Smithville 12

  • Bobby Thomason Construction

    834 J.E. Evins Avenue, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #4113 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 464-8428

  • Bruce Parsley

    1293 Barnes Mill Rd, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #11301 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 713-1114

  • C & C Septic

    381 Students Home Rd, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #14129 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 318-8357

  • Graham Services, LLC

    1008 W. Main Street, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type CL) · #12064 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 597-9522

  • Holmes Services

    2500 Nashville Highway #2500, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13237 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    From their website: Pumping · Installation · Repair · Perc testing · Grease traps

    (615) 229-5483 holmesservicestn.com

  • Ian Johnson

    121 Yulanda hills rd, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13271 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 464-8912

  • J & J Construction

    1950 Game Ridge Road, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13270 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 684-4942

  • James West

    190 Ferrell RD., Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13681 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 205-6822

  • Keith Excavating, LLC

    682 Hurricane Ridge Road, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #18062 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 464-8647

  • Moore’s Excavating

    1039 Old West Point Road, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #12679 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 684-3207

  • Quality Construction & Excavating

    4216 Mcminnville Hwy, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13128 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 316-0956

  • Tisdale Construction

    1730 Old West Point Road, Smithville, TN 37166

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #10150 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 597-9532

Elsewhere in Dekalb County 3

  • Adams Contracting, LLC

    131 Prosperous Place #19A, TN

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #12902 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (859) 229-8654

  • James Winchester

    600 Tabernacle Road, TN

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #17881 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 812-9921

  • Mid-Tenn Excavation LLC

    3024 Four Seasons Rd, TN

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #12761 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 557-2264

Fairview 1

  • Tomlinson Construction Company

    7336 Caney Fork Rd, Fairview, TN 37062

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #10490 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (615) 207-7317

Septic licensing in Tennessee

Tennessee permits septic installers yearly by system type; permits expire December 31. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Water Resources issues these credentials: Conventional installer permit; Alternative system permits (low-pressure pipe, mound, lagoon, aerobic); Pumper permit.

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

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

Septic companies in Dekalb County: common questions

How many licensed septic companies are in Dekalb County, TN?

16 septic companies serve Dekalb County, Tennessee, and 16 of them hold a Tennessee septic license or certification matched to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation 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 Tennessee?

Tennessee permits septic installers yearly by system type; permits expire December 31. The licensing body is the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Water Resources.

Which companies pump septic tanks in Dekalb County?

1 of the 16 listings in Dekalb County 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 Dekalb County?

16 listings in Dekalb County install septic systems. New systems and replacements need a permit, so ask each installer to handle the permit and to show their Tennessee license.

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

Use the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Water Resources's lookup (https://www.tn.gov/environment/permits/water/septic-systems-permits.html) and search the contractor's name or license number. Our guide to checking a septic license walks through it.