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Day: June 5, 2026

From Grease to Tree Roots: How Hydro Jetting Clears Stubborn Sewer and Septic Line Blockages Safely

Most homeowners do not think about their sewer or septic line until something goes wrong. A drain that empties slowly, a smell that will not go away, or a backup that happens for the third time in six months. By that point, the problem has usually been building for a while.    Across Brighton, Highlands, and Milford, MI, the most […]

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Watkins Septic & Drain LLC is proud to serve a wide area within Michigan, focusing on the counties of Livingston, Oakland, and Genesee Counties. Our reach within these communities allows us to provide prompt, reliable service to a wide range of customers, from residential homes to commercial establishments. Whether you’re located in the suburbs of Oakland County, the scenic landscapes of Livingston, or the vibrant communities of Genesee, our team is equipped and ready to address your septic and drain needs. Understanding the unique challenges and requirements of these areas has enabled us to tailor our services effectively, ensuring we meet the specific needs of our customers no matter where they are located within our service area. We are committed to extending our high-quality septic and drain cleaning services across these regions, maintaining the health and efficiency of your systems with our expertise and dedication.

We proudly serve the following areas:

Livingston County
  • Hartland
  • Howell
  • Brighton
  • Fowlerville
  • Pinckney
  • Township of Hamburg
Oakland County
  • White Lake
  • Commerce Charter Township
  • Milford
  • Highland
  • Holly
  • Walled Lake
  • Wolverine Lake
  • Clarkston
  • Brandon
  • Ortonville
  • Wixom
  • South Lyon
  • Pontiac
  • Waterford
  • Novi
Genesee County
  • Fenton Township
  • Linden

What Our clients Say

Excellent5.0★★★★★ Based on 158 reviews from review us onHannah DelieHannah Delie ★★★★★ Thanks to Jared and Ryan for coming to my new house and digging up my tank lids and pumping it. The previous owners did not have it pumped in years and it required a lot to get the lids off. There dedication and hard work is very appreciated. I highly recommend this company.Kait MarshallKait Marshall ★★★★★ Replacing a septic field was not on my Bingo Card, and Watkins made it painless. Highly recommend! Two men finished our field in four days. Polite, professional, & highly skilled for the job. Our neighbors even came out to grab their information for future work. Great service!Kailyn McMahonKailyn McMahon ★★★★★ Personable, professional, quick turn around for calling back, came out to pump the septic within 12 hours. Came same day for a snake and camera situation. Communicated what was happening with knowledge and shared experiences. And you could feel that they care about what they do and who they do it for. Felt comfortable having them in our home and honestly laughed through a crappy day because of them. 10/10 recommend.Bill WebsterBill Webster ★★★★★ Exceptional company to work with. Watkins will be our go-to for any future needs, and I would recommend them highly to anyone with septic issues.Initially, they came out for an emergency septic draining on a Saturday afternoon. I called many other places; most didn't answer, and none could be out before Monday. Joe showed up within a couple of hours, even though it was his day off, and was able to get things pumped out.About a week later, the tank filled again and it was clear the septic field was failing and would need to be replaced. Watkins came out, performed the perc testing, drew up the site plans, got the permits, and performed all the work in a matter of weeks (most of which was time spent waiting for permits).Everyone we spoke with, from the office staff to the field staff, was friendly and knowledgeable. Pricing was incredibly fair for both the septic draining and the full septic field replacement. Great company to work with!Katherine WhitemanKatherine Whiteman ★★★★★ Joe and Mike have had to come out to our home for various septic issues, they do great work, explain everything and are always friendly. Highly recommend using them, we will continue to do so.Rick Ramirez RealtorRick Ramirez Realtor ★★★★★ I can’t express how happy I am with this company. I sell real estate locally, and we had what we believed was an emergency septic issue. They returned my voicemail within minutes and sent the owner, Joe, out right away.What happened next honestly blew me away.Joe discovered a second septic field that the homeowner didn’t even know existed. We thought the entire system needed to be replaced, but Joe found the second tank within minutes and saved the day—and the deal. Crisis completely avoided.The next morning, Jared was out first thing to pump the second tank. He had nothing but great things to say about his boss and his boss’s wife, which was refreshing to hear. That kind of respect inside a company usually means they’re doing a lot right.Both Joe, his wife (office mgr) and Jared were professional, honest, and incredibly helpful. We were prepared to pay for a scope and other services we assumed were needed. My client isn’t of great means and did not want to lose this deal, but Joe was upfront and told us none of that was necessary. He didn’t even charge a service fee for his time.Integrity at this level is almost unheard of these days.In real estate, I go the extra mile for my clients, and I deeply appreciate when a company does the same. This is now my go-to septic company, and I will recommend them to everyone who needs septic services.Stephanie AlsobrooksStephanie Alsobrooks ★★★★★ Scheduled for a pump of our septic tank and we had a riser installed! They were really good . Very prompt and called and communicated on arrivals.The technician was a super nice guy and quick, and the lady who answers the phone was wonderful!Lee RandolphLee Randolph ★★★★★ Definitely recommend! Reasonably priced! They didn't try to oversell any of their services. Jared , their tech, was informative, knowledgeable and friendly! They will be the ones I call the next time the septic system needs service!Lee R.Lee R. ★★★★★ Definitely recommend! Reasonably priced! They didn't try to oversell any of their services. Jared , their tech, was informative, knowledgeable and friendly!...Erica KochevarErica Kochevar ★★★★★ I can't stress enough, how wonderful this company is. We had (what we thought was an emergency) issue. They responded to my voicemail in minutes. They sent someone within a few hours. The young man that came was so professional and honest. As it turned out, we did not need our tank pumped and he told me that immediately. I would not have known this and would have gladly paid him to do it. He did not even charge me a service fee for his time. To find a company with this level of integrity is very rare in this day and age. We will recommend them to everyone we know that needs septic services.Lynn SchneiderLynn Schneider ★★★★★ The first time I used Watkins they came out on an emergency call, diagnosed the problem, and because I was about to leave town returned in the evening and repaired it. They are professional, knowledgeable and friendly.Don AlatiDon Alati ★★★★★ We decided to change septic companies this year and received a comparable quote from Watkins for a routine cleaning. Jared arrived on time and ready to do the job unlike the previous company we used. He also was efficient and knowledgeable, explaining how to properly care for the septic tank and system. Going forward we will be using Watkins for all our septic and drain service needs.Scott SundbergScott Sundberg ★★★★★ Great customer service, they got my tank pumped 3 days after I called. Very reasonable price and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend them!Hope MarhoferHope Marhofer ★★★★★ We just brought our home in White lake and called Watkins Septic and Drain to come out to clean our septic tank. Because we did not know that last time the previous owners had it done. Not only was the visit educational they were honest and gave information to us about the last few cleanings. Amazing customer service. Will only use Watkins Septic and Drain going forward. I appreciate your company and your service tech. THANK YOU for the amazing service!Larry MarhoferLarry Marhofer ★★★★★ If I could give them more I would, Jared came out to clean our tank and said that he was just here a year ago with the previous owner and just inspected the level and said we were good. I'm sure this isn't an everyday occurrence but for us it was. Thank you for being honest when this crazy world isn't always honest. We will be calling them back next year to clean and inspect our system again per his recommendation.Anna RodriguezAnna Rodriguez ★★★★★ Highly recommend! I was able to get a same day appointment, and I could not ask for a better company to come out and drain my septic. Knowing what I know now about my septic system, I won't be trusting anyone else! Thank you Watkins!!Fay WalshFay Walsh ★★★★★ The entire Watkins team was amazing! I left a message first thing this morning, and had a return call within 15 minutes. Carly answered all my questions and shared all the information I needed. She was even able to schedule service in the same day! Jared explained everything before, during and after the process, which was a huge help since I wasn't very familiar with how it all worked. He was done within an hour or so. I cannot thank Watkins enough for their excellent customer service, expedited scheduling and the overall experience. We will definitely refer our friends and family to you, and look forward to having you back out in a couple years.Sasha HeindelSasha Heindel ★★★★★ Jared came by our home for a cleaning and he was amazing. It is the dead of winter with tons of ice and snow and a very precarious septic tank location. He cleaned it with precision and care. We can't recommend Watkins Septic enough! Thank you so much Jared!Ryan SwaneyRyan Swaney ★★★★★ Joe came out the same day we called and was able to identify our problem and come up with solutions. He was honest and did the job at a fair price. Carli was very helpful scheduling and being transparent about cost and timing. They are knowledgeable and honest. Highly recommended.David DicksDavid Dicks ★★★★★ Sub zero temps, move into a new house and wake up with plugged drains. I called 5 services before I found Watkins. Came out in sub zero temps. I didn't have risers so they advised me to thaw the ground. I chose charcoal for over a day. Jared and Joe came out and fully emptied the tank and cleaned out my drain lines in sub zero temps. Best service of my life. Watkins is now my Septic service for life. Here's pic after risers installed/dirt back in and what I had to do to thaw the ground since I didn't have risers.Chris M.Chris M. ★★★★★ Joe was great. Fast, neat and helpful. Pointed out things another company missed or didn't care enough to tell me. Excellent service. Will definately use again.Ryan SzparaRyan Szpara ★★★★★ Joe came out at 5pm on a Friday, 2 days after Christmas, in the rain to pump our septic (that was full)! Not only was he quick, he did a great job and was super nice. Great work, great communication and a great price for the work. Definitely recommend!! We’ll be using Watkins Septic again for sure, and will recommend to family and friends! I would give more than 5 stars if I could! Thanks Joe!GreinerGreiner ★★★★★ Great family owned business!! Very responsive, fair prices, and they educated me on my system. I purchased septic risers and they custom cut the size and everything worked out perfectly. Highly recommendedmax larsonmax larson ★★★★★ Had them come out for septic clean out and riser install.They were fast and communicative.Jared was the technician that pumped our septic he was great and personable and a very happy guy. The riser install was the next day and was performed by the owner of the company he was great and personable as well. The riser was installed quickly.Dylan CollinsDylan Collins ★★★★★ Our alarm on our septic tank was going off due to a faulty pump in the pump chamber. Originally had called over 10 other companies and not a single one called me back except Watkins. Came out told me exactly what was needed, removed the old pump, installed a brand new one and took care of the problem in a very timely manor. They are very knowledgeable, very respectful and always put their customers first. I will never call another company again for my septic tank needs. If I could give them more than a 5 star rating, I 1000% would!!!! Highly recommended!!!!Brandy CamireBrandy Camire ★★★★★ Thankful they were able to squeeze me in for emergency service when my toilet stopped wanting to flush. Sucked out my septic. Grateful I decided to call them since they were able to jet out my pipes that were clogged also. A bit pricey, but I'll take it after an 80% sludge filled septic.William ArchambeauWilliam Archambeau ★★★★★ Came out on short notice to pump tank and hydrojet clog in main line.Appreciate the quick response. Highly recommendMarty PerpichMarty Perpich ★★★★★ Very happy with the service. From start to finish including Carly in the office. Great Job!! Will use nobody else.Jodi TurnerJodi Turner ★★★★★ We had an emergency and Watkins moved their schedule around to fit us in. We are so grateful! Very nice people. I will be using Watkins again.William GrimaWilliam Grima ★★★★★ I've used them in the past and they were great. However, the last two times I've tried to schedule maintenance, they've failed to call me back after submitting a request online and leaving a voice message. **Update**. Received a call from the owners and found they responded promptly. This oversight was my fault. Check your spam folder folks.Robert EschrichRobert Eschrich ★★★★★ They are wonderful, my tank was full and coming out the lid I told them this and they came out that day, they used a mixer while sucking the tank out ( I've had others not use a mixer and it didn't get as cleaned) I will definitely use them againJason KingJason King ★★★★★ Watkins are amazing! Very responsive and great to work with. They have helped me immensely over the last few months. Would highly recommend.Tyler WaechterTyler Waechter ★★★★★ This company is awesome!! Joe did a phenomenal job and actually discovered more issues than we had planned on but was very detailed and explained everything. Came out after hours and didn’t leave till the job was done.Joe - can’t thank you enough!!! 10/10 would recommend these guys. Don’t go to roto rooter or anyone else!Michelle BooneMichelle Boone ★★★★★ We have now used Watkins Septic twice and we will not be using anyone else! Joe, the owner, is very friendly and professional. He always fully explains any issues that may be at hand while cleaning. We also appreciate the fact that they call the day before as a reminder as well as call us when they are on their way. Both times they came earlier than scheduled and we appreciate that! Thanks for the great service!Christina TermalajChristina Termalaj ★★★★★ Watkins has been great to work with both times we have had them out to our home. Billy pumped our tank today and we are customers for life!Overall very communicative, even with 2 schedule changes on my part, the office handled the changes graciously. Billy was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Well done Watkins, your customer service is top notch!Christopher KanousChristopher Kanous ★★★★★ Extremely happy with the service we received from Watkins.We had our septic tank pumped out.They were here within three days of initial contact.Communication was excellent. The driver called, as explained, when he was half an hour out.He was very efficient in exposing the tanks with little damage to the yard.The price was exactly what was quoted and the driver was very knowledgeable and professional.I will definitely use them in the future and recommend their services.Rachel Y.Rachel Y. ★★★★★ Just want to say thanks again. We needed a plumber and a well issue fixed recently. We called Watkins and they were able to give us a referral since they...Maria S.Maria S. ★★★★★ Amazing service from this hard working husband and wife team!! We had two other companies come over to our new home and they could not find the septic tank...Lynda L.Lynda L. ★★★★★ I can't recommend them enough. They are a family business and so helpful! They always show up on time and their pricing is fair.js_loader
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For exceptional septic and drain cleaning services in Michigan, reach out to Watkins Septic & Drain LLC. Our team is always ready to assist with your inquiries and provide the quality service you seek. Whether you’re facing an urgent issue, seeking routine maintenance, or have questions about your system, we’re here to help. With competitive pricing and a commitment to integrity, we’re not just another service provider; we’re your partners in maintaining a healthy and efficient septic system. Your peace of mind is our priority, and we’re just a phone call, email, or message away from providing you with the solutions you need.

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