Every minute that alarm sounds, your risk of a full sewage backup climbs. Atlanta's fastest septic emergency team will diagnose and fix the problem — often the same day you call.
WARNING: A sounding alarm means you have 24–48 hours before potential sewage backup. Reduce water usage immediately and call us now.
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That noise isn't a suggestion. It's your system's last warning before things get ugly — and expensive.
From your first call to a silent alarm — we handle everything quickly and professionally.
Reach us 24/7 by phone or form. We'll ask a few quick questions to understand your situation.
Our certified tech arrives, inspects the alarm panel, pump, floats, and full system to find the root cause.
We repair or replace the faulty component — pump, float switch, wiring, or control panel — on the spot.
We test the entire system, reset the alarm, and verify everything is running properly before we leave.
"Our septic alarm went off at 6am on a Saturday. Rob answered immediately and had a tech at our house by 9am. Turned out to be a bad float switch — fixed on the spot. Incredible service."
"Rob at SepticRooter is the best of the best! He was so prepared with photos of my septic tank from the City as soon as he came through the front door. Professional & extremely knowledgeable."
"DO YOURSELF A FAVOR and get Beth and Rob to assist you with all things septic! Excellent communication, efficiency, prompt and THOROUGH inspections, investigation into county reports."
The most common causes are a failed effluent pump, a stuck or broken float switch, a tripped breaker, or a high water level in the tank. It can also indicate a clogged filter or drain field issue. Our technicians diagnose the exact cause on-site.
Yes — a sounding alarm means your system isn't working properly. You typically have 24–48 hours of reserve capacity before sewage backs up, but that window depends on usage. Reduce water usage immediately and call us for same-day service.
Most alarm panels have a silence/mute button that stops the audible alarm. However, silencing the alarm does NOT fix the underlying problem. The red light will remain on until the issue is resolved by a professional.
Alarm repairs vary widely depending on the cause. A float switch replacement may cost $150–$300, while a new pump installation runs $500–$1,200. We provide a free diagnosis and upfront quote before any work begins.
We provide 24/7 emergency septic alarm service throughout Metro Atlanta including Marietta, Kennesaw, Cumming, Lawrenceville, Loganville, Carrollton, Woodstock, Alpharetta, and surrounding counties.
