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Licensed Septic Companies in Houston County, TN

7 septic companies serve Houston County, Tennessee, and 7 of them hold a Tennessee septic license or certification matched to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation list (data as of October 2026).

7 septic companies in Houston County

Erin 5

  • Brent Whitaker Construction

    10125 Hwy 49, Erin, TN 37061

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #10599 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 289-3317

  • Lyle Trucking And Backhoe

    9422 Highway 49, Erin, TN 37061

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #414 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 289-5198

  • Mathis Excavating And Septics, LLC

    644 Baylor Brown Road, Erin, TN 37061

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13116 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 627-0116

  • Mcaskill Backhoe

    380 Highway 149, Erin, TN 37061

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #5144 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 289-2645

  • Spurgeon's Backhoe Service

    8577 Highway 49, Erin, TN 37061

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13764 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 289-6345

Elsewhere in Houston County 2

  • Charles Ellis Plumbing and Backhoe

    130 LakeView Circle, TN

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13418 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 320-3915

  • K&K Construction

    5340 Denmark Rd, TN

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #11065 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (931) 264-0610

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 Houston 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 Houston County: common questions

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

7 septic companies serve Houston County, Tennessee, and 7 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 install septic systems in Houston County?

7 listings in Houston 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.