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Licensed Septic Companies in Rutledge, TN

11 septic companies serve Rutledge, Tennessee, and 11 of them hold a Tennessee septic license or certification matched to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation list (data as of October 2026).

11 septic companies in Rutledge

  • Crosscut Enterprises LLC.

    414 Combs Rd, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #17891 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 246-9941

  • Groundwork’s Contracting

    627 Bryan rd, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #12960 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 809-4537

  • J. Smith Pump & Water Treatment Service

    313 Hodgetown Rd, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #12899 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 804-4932 jsmithpumpservice.com

  • Lindsay'S Excavation And Plumbing, LLC

    1770 Rocky Flat Rd, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type CL) · #18021 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 567-8690

  • Mccarter Grading

    5434 Indian Ridge Rd, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #17897 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 566-5146

  • Reagan Excavating

    880 Bud Morgan Rd, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #11130 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 898-6170

  • Steve Dixon

    6557 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13560 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 556-3445

  • Turley Backhoe Service

    460 Carrol Greenlee Road, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #2158 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 828-8048

  • Wilson Home Improvement

    970 Deerfield Road, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13198 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 828-5969

  • Wood Excavating

    2257 Corbin Lake Road, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #11183 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    (865) 591-0844

  • C & M Excavating

    1731 Wani Village Rd, Rutledge, TN 37861 · Grainger County

    • Licensed: Tennessee TDEC Permitted Septic Installer (Type C) · #13736 (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, verify)

    Per state license: Installation

    No phone on the state list

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 Rutledge and whether the permit fee is in their quote.

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

Septic companies in Rutledge: common questions

How many licensed septic companies are in Rutledge, TN?

11 septic companies serve Rutledge, Tennessee, and 11 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 Rutledge?

11 listings in Rutledge 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.