--- title: 4 Septic tank services in Lakeland Worth Calling | Shortlist url: https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/septic-tank-services/ updated: 2026-10-31 --- Skip to content [Shortlist*.*](https://theshortlistlocal.com/) - [Lakeland](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/) - [Septic tank services](https://theshortlistlocal.com/septic-tank-services/) - [Guide](https://theshortlistlocal.com/guides/septic-tank-services-cost-lakeland/) - [How selection works](https://theshortlistlocal.com/how-selection-works/) - [For businesses](https://theshortlistlocal.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://theshortlistlocal.com/) 2. [Florida](https://theshortlistlocal.com/florida/) 3. [Lakeland](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/) 4. Septic tank services Septic tank services · Lakeland, FL # The 4 septic tank services in Lakeland worth calling first We compared 4. These 4 are where we would start. One clear reason each. **4** septic tank services compared **0** close, but not selected **4** on the shortlist Updated **October 31, 2026** No sponsored places in this list [How selection works](https://theshortlistlocal.com/how-selection-works/) 01 30-second comparison ## The shortlist at a glance 4 septic tank services in Lakeland, ranked. Ratings and review counts from public sources, checked October 31, 2026. | Rank | Business | Best for | Rating | Experience | Action | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | No. 1: Averett Septic Tank Co Inc. Lakeland | – | 4.8 (65 (2021)) | – | Quote | | | No. 2: Ray Thompson Septic Lakeland | – | 4.5 (28 (2021)) | – | Quote | | | No. 3: Quality Septic Inc. Plant City | Best overall | 4.8 (178 (2021)) | – | Quote | | | No. 4: Southeastern Septic Llc Lakeland | Most reviewed | 4.8 (106 (2021)) | – | Quote | | 02 The first calls ## The 3 to call first ### No. 1: [Averett Septic Tank Co Inc.](https://theshortlistlocal.com/business/g-2160902ae251458c/) Rating 4.8 65 (2021) reviews Operating – not known Price – ask for a quote Checks 1 of 1 confirmed Checked Operating status Lakeland · based in Lakeland Request a quote [Call +1 863-617-7234](tel:+18636177234)[Full profile](https://theshortlistlocal.com/business/g-2160902ae251458c/) ### No. 2: [Ray Thompson Septic](https://theshortlistlocal.com/business/g-cd4ec1e4ae6b4c47/) Rating 4.5 28 (2021) reviews Operating – not known Price – ask for a quote Checks 1 of 1 confirmed Checked Operating status Lakeland · based in Lakeland Request a quote [Call +1 863-698-3119](tel:+18636983119)[Full profile](https://theshortlistlocal.com/business/g-cd4ec1e4ae6b4c47/) ### No. 3: [Quality Septic Inc.](https://theshortlistlocal.com/business/g-9def83ac473684be/) Best overall Rating 4.8 178 (2021) reviews Operating – not known Price – ask for a quote Checks 1 of 1 confirmed Checked Operating status Plant City · based in Lakeland Request a quote [Call +1 813-590-1613](tel:+18135901613)[Full profile](https://theshortlistlocal.com/business/g-9def83ac473684be/) 03 More ## More Septic tank services in Lakeland - No. 4: [Southeastern Septic Llc](https://theshortlistlocal.com/business/g-236d775b2c37be50/) Most reviewed 4.8 from 106 (2021) reviews · Lakeland Checked Operating status Quote 04 Quotes ## Ask the shortlist for a quote Send my request to Choose more businesses Only the businesses you tick receive it. A fee we may earn never affects the list. [How we make money](https://theshortlistlocal.com/how-we-make-money/). 05 Before you hire ## What to ask before hiring 1. **Can I see your license and insurance?** Look the license up on the state’s own portal. It takes two minutes. 2. **Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price?** It should be the business, and it should be in writing. 3. **What is the payment schedule?** Payments should follow the work. Be wary of large deposits up front. 4. **Which parts of the job do you subcontract?** Most do some. You want to know who will be at your home. 5. **What does the warranty cover, and for how long?** Labour, materials and equipment often have different terms. 6. **Can I talk to two customers from the last year?** Recent ones, not the showcase project from years ago. [The full guide for Lakeland](https://theshortlistlocal.com/guides/septic-tank-services-cost-lakeland/) 06 Local facts ## Lakeland in numbers The public numbers behind this list: the local market and the rules every job here has to meet. **$249,400** Median home value (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).) 2020–2024 · [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1238250) **62.8%** Homes built before 1990 (34,476 of 54,896 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).) 2020–2024 · [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1238250) **47,816** Households in Lakeland (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.) 2020–2024 · [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1238250) **June 1 to November 30** Atlantic hurricane season (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.) 1991–2020 climate period · [NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) **1983** Median year homes were built (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).) 2020–2024 · [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1238250) **56.4%** Owner-occupied homes (26,956 of 47,816 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).) 2020–2024 · [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1238250) Figures from public sources. Figures tagged “Sample figure” show what the live data feed will fill in; they are not real counts. 07 FAQ ## Questions people ask ### How did the editors choose these septic tank services in Lakeland? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 4 septic tank services for Lakeland. Paid placements never change the order. ### Which of these septic tank services in Lakeland has the best reviews? Quality Septic Inc. has a 4.8 rating from 178 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page. ### Are these septic tank services licensed? 4 of the 4 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. ### How many quotes should I get for septic tank services in Lakeland? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 08 More shortlists ## Related shortlists and nearby places Other services in Lakeland - [HVAC Contractors](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/hvac-contractors/) - [Air Duct Cleaning Companies](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/air-duct-cleaning-companies/) - [HVAC Repair](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/hvac-repair/) - [HVAC System Replacement](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/hvac-replacement/) - [AC Repair](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/ac-repair/) - [Emergency AC Repair](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/emergency-ac-repair/) - [AC Maintenance & Tune-Up](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/ac-maintenance/) - [AC Installation & Replacement](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/ac-replacement/) Septic tank services nearby - [Jacksonville](https://theshortlistlocal.com/jacksonville/septic-tank-services/) - [Tampa](https://theshortlistlocal.com/tampa/septic-tank-services/) - [Orlando](https://theshortlistlocal.com/orlando/septic-tank-services/) - [Pensacola](https://theshortlistlocal.com/pensacola/septic-tank-services/) [All Lakeland shortlists](https://theshortlistlocal.com/lakeland/) 09 Method & corrections ## Method, corrections and money Method Rating, review and record checks, then a clear reason for every pick. 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