Serving Spokane, WA
Inland Northwest septic specialists since 2004 — tank pumping, drain-field repair, real-estate-grade inspections, and new-construction system design for rural and suburban properties on a same-week schedule.
Inland Northwest septic specialists since 2004 — tank pumping, drain-field repair, real-estate-grade inspections, and new-construction system design. Camera-verified inspections, NOWRA-certified crew, and same-week scheduling for rural and suburban properties across Spokane and Coeur d'Alene.
By the Numbers
Years in Spokane
Tanks Pumped
Google + BBB A+
Scheduling
Certified Inspector
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The Reality
If you own a rural or large-lot property, this list will sound familiar.
These are the situations we help Spokane customers solve every week.
- →You can't remember the last time the tank was pumped and you just bought the property two years ago
- →Your toilets are slow and the lawn over the drain field is suspiciously green and soft
- →You're closing on a home next month and the buyer's lender requires a real-estate-grade septic inspection
- →You're building new construction on a rural lot and need a permitted septic system designed and installed before the framing crew shows up
- →Three septic companies quoted $385 to $1,800 for the same tank pump and you can't tell which is real
Our Services
What we do.
Service · 01
Septic Tank Pumping & Inspection
Standard tank pumping every 3–5 years for typical households (sooner with garbage disposals, larger families, or smaller tanks). Includes baffle inspection, sludge depth measurement, and a written condition report after every pump. We tell you when the next pump is actually due — not just "call us in 3 years."
Service · 02
Drain Field Repair & Replacement
Drain-field diagnosis (smell, sogginess, slow drains, sewage backup), repair where possible, full replacement when not. Includes county-permit handling and as-built drawings. Most repairs $4,800–$12,500; full replacements $14,000–$32,000 depending on system size and access.
Service · 03
Real Estate Septic Inspections
Real-estate-grade inspections for purchase or refinance — county-approved inspector, written report acceptable to FHA, VA, USDA Rural, and conventional lenders. Includes camera-scope, sludge measurement, drain-field saturation test, and written pass/conditional/fail with documentation.
Service · 04
New Construction Septic Design & Install
Full new-construction septic design for rural lots — soil percolation testing, system sizing, county-permit submittal, and full installation including tank, distribution box, drain field, and effluent pumps where required. Coordinated with your GC's framing schedule.
The Difference
Why Inland Northwest property owners pick Hightower.
NOWRA-Certified Inspector
Owner holds NOWRA (National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association) inspector certification — the trade's only nationally recognized inspection credential. Real-estate transactions and lender requirements specifically require it for FHA, VA, and USDA Rural loans.
Camera-Verified Inspections
Every real-estate inspection includes a camera-scope of the inlet baffle, outlet baffle, and (where accessible) the drain-field distribution box. Photo and video documentation included in the written report. Lenders and underwriters specifically thank us for this — most inspectors don't.
Same-Week Scheduling
Standard pumping scheduled within 5 business days, real-estate inspections within 3–5 days (most closing-stage inspections turned around inside a week from request). Emergency pumping (sewage backup, lift-station failure) same-day or next-day.
Honest About When NOT to Replace
If your drain field can be repaired instead of replaced, we'll tell you. If your tank can be cleaned and rehabilitated instead of pulled, we'll tell you. We've turned away $48K worth of replacement bids this year because the repair was the right answer. We'd rather lose the job than over-sell.
Common Questions
You probably want to know.
How much does pumping cost?+
Standard 1,000–1,250 gal residential tank pump: $385–$485. Larger 1,500 gal tanks: $485–$580. Lift-station-pumped systems or commercial 2,000+ gal: $580–$880. Add-ons: camera scope $145, baffle replacement $185–$280, riser installation $385–$580. Detailed flat-rate quote on the phone.
How often should I pump?+
Standard rule: every 3–5 years for a typical 4-person household. Earlier with garbage disposals, larger families, or smaller tanks. Later for vacation homes or 2-person households. We measure sludge depth on every pump and tell you the actual next-pump date — not a generic recommendation.
How fast can you do a real-estate inspection?+
Standard turnaround: 3–5 business days from request. Closing-stage rush requests handled inside 48 hours when our schedule allows. Written report (FHA / VA / USDA / conventional acceptable) delivered within 24 hours of inspection completion.
What if my drain field has failed?+
We diagnose first, repair if possible, replace only when necessary. Many drain-field issues are actually inlet-baffle clogs, not full-system failures — we've saved customers $20K+ by identifying that distinction. Honest written diagnosis with photos before any major work.
Do you work with builders on new construction?+
Yes — about 25% of our work is new-construction septic design and installation, coordinated with the GC's framing schedule. We handle perc testing, system sizing, county permits, and full install. Standing accounts with several Inland Northwest custom-home builders.
Get the tank pumped — and the next-pump date in writing.
Schedule online or call dispatch for standard pumping, real-estate inspections, and emergency service. Same-week scheduling, NOWRA-certified inspector, and a written condition report after every visit.
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Spokane, WA
Hightower Septic & Pumping
8400 N Division St
Spokane, WA 99208
Phone
(509) 555-0163Service Area
Spokane · Spokane Valley · Liberty Lake · Cheney · Deer Park · Mead · Coeur d'Alene ID · Greater Inland Northwest