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Licensed Septic Companies in Knoxville, TN

29 septic companies serve Knoxville, Tennessee, and 25 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 Knoxville

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29 septic companies in Knoxville

  • A-1 Advanced Energy Solutions

    Po Box 5212, Knoxville, TN 37928 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #11700 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 216-2460

  • Bir Developments, LLC

    20412 Town Center Blvd. Pmb 350, Knoxville, TN 37922 · Jefferson County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type CLD) · #18205 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (540) 980-7530

  • Brabston Trucking, Inc.

    1455 Harris Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13154 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 742-8121

  • Carmichael Excavation LLC

    1159 Front Royal Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #11839 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 671-3239

  • Carson Plumbing

    505 Corum Road, Knoxville, TN 37924 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13048 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 773-3335

  • Claiborne Hauling, LLC

    6210 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #11300 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 540-4409 claibornehauling.com

  • Dynamic Homes And Structures

    6606 Babelay Road, Knoxville, TN 37824 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #18131 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 250-9187

  • Dynamis Inc.

    3707 Henson Rd, Knoxville, TN 37921 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #18156 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 588-5422 dynamis-inc.com

  • Gheen Construction

    824 Farifield Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #17985 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 388-5893

  • Hep Inc

    Po Box 14668, Knoxville, TN 37914 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #12569 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 525-2009 hepisontheway.com

  • James Willis Grading, Inc.

    931 N Campbell Station Road, Knoxville, TN 37932 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #10047 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 675-4222

  • Knoxville Excavating

    3015 Mynatt Road, Knoxville, TN 37918 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #11170 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 679-3704

  • L.R. Kitts & Sons

    P.O. Box 70093, Knoxville, TN 37938 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #11045 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 387-8269

  • Lane Excavations

    P.O. Box 71406, Knoxville, TN 37938 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #2315 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 742-1728

  • Lynn Sanford Construction, Inc

    914 Callahan Drive Suite 104, Knoxville, TN 37912 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13754 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 548-6350 lsctn.com

  • M. L. Satterfield Backhoe Services

    13010 Solitude Way, Knoxville, TN 37932 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #1179 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 691-4885

  • Mac Construction Services

    240 Suburban Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #18212 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 382-2093

  • McRAE PLUMBING

    6444 Asheville Highway, Knoxville, TN 37924 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #12444 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 281-3543

  • R & D Plumbing, Inc.

    1738 Earl Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #12023 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 579-9166

  • Rick Lemaster

    6512 Babelay rd, Knoxville, TN 37924 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #18061 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 202-2610

  • Rod Yates Construction Company, Inc.

    728 Bristol Cir, Knoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #2054 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 389-4966

  • Steelman'S Construction

    708 E Beaver Creek Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #18235 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 250-7377

  • Strickland Excavating

    313 Bays Mountain rd, Knoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #10792 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 804-2898

  • Tennessee Home Craft

    1651 Heartwell way, Knoxville, TN 37932 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13861 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 936-4901

  • Top Septic Service

    6824 Cahaba Ln, Knoxville, TN 37914 · Knox County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #14036 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    From their website: Pumping · Risers & lids Per state license: Installation

    (865) 599-1690 topsepticservice.net

  • J&J Septic Services of Knoxville TN

    6283 Clinton Hwy #4, Knoxville, TN 37912 · Knox County

    From their website: Pumping · Repair · Drain field · Risers & lids

    (865) 272-9920 jjsepticpros.com

  • Kington Sewer & Septic Drain Cleaning Service Inc.

    2501 Byington Solway Rd, Knoxville, TN 37931 · Knox County

    From their website: Grease traps

    (865) 690-8774 kingtondrain.com

  • Rose Septic Services

    1203 McCarty Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914 · Knox County

    From their website: Pumping · Inspection · Risers & lids

    (865) 933-2253 rose-septic-service.com

  • Valley Septic

    4028 Papermill Dr NW #4, Knoxville, TN 37909 · Knox County

    From their website: Pumping · Inspection · Repair · Risers & lids

    (865) 672-6313 valleyplumbingtn.com

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 Knoxville and whether the permit fee is in their quote.

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

Septic companies in Knoxville: common questions

How many licensed septic companies are in Knoxville, TN?

29 septic companies serve Knoxville, Tennessee, and 25 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 Knoxville?

4 of the 29 listings in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

25 listings in Knoxville 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.