Septic Services From an Experienced Owner-Operator
Installation, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, system locating, and basic inspections — diagnosed on the property before any digging starts.
Have a Septic Problem? Talk to Matt.
Full septic capability.
Every septic service handled by the same experienced operator — diagnosed first, then done right.
Septic Installation
New septic systems sized and installed for the property and soil conditions.
Septic Repair
Targeted repairs to tanks, lines, lids, and distribution — diagnosed before digging.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Pumping coordination, routine care, and tracking backups or odors to the cause.
System Locating
Finding tanks, lids, and lines when records are missing or unclear.
Basic Septic Inspections
Straightforward assessments for routine check-ups and real-estate timelines.
Diagnose first. Dig second.
A backup, a wet spot, or a slow drain can have a few different causes — and the fix isn't always the same. Jumping straight to a backhoe often means fixing the wrong thing.
Locating, basic inspection, and troubleshooting come first so the work that follows actually solves the problem. If a repair will hold, that's the recommendation. If the system has reached the end of its life, you hear that clearly too.
The difference of an owner-operator.
15+ Years Experience
Hands-on septic work — installation, repair, and diagnostics.
Owner-Operated
Matt assesses the property, runs the equipment, and finishes the job.
Practical Recommendations
The right fix for the property — not the biggest job.
Excavation & Site Work
Serving Gardnerville, Carson Valley, Carson City, Reno and surrounding Northern Nevada communities. Not sure if you're in range? Request an Estimate or call Matt.
Straight answers before you call.
The things homeowners and property managers ask most often.
Not every failure means replacement. A lot of septic problems come down to a specific component, a line, or how the system is being used. The first step is diagnosing what's actually happening on the property — then weighing whether a targeted repair will hold or whether the system has reached the end of its useful life. You get the honest answer either way.
Yes. System locating is one of the most common calls. If the records are missing, unclear, or never existed, the tank, lids, and lines can be found and marked so you're not guessing — and so future work or pumping is straightforward.
Basic inspections are available for routine check-ups, maintenance planning, and real-estate timelines. The goal is a clear, plain-language picture of how the system is functioning and what, if anything, should be addressed. For specialized or code-compliance inspections, we'll point you in the right direction.
Yes. Backups, odors, wet spots, and slow drains can each have a few different causes. Troubleshooting starts with diagnosing the actual problem on the property before any digging — so the work that follows actually solves it.
Yes. Specialty Septic & Contracting is owner-operated by Matt, who runs the equipment and stays directly involved in the work. There's no hand-off to a crew that hasn't seen the site.
Culvert installation and replacement, land clearing, concrete demolition, general excavation and grading, and utility locating support. It's the equipment and experience to handle site work that pairs naturally with septic — and to take on standalone excavation jobs.
Yes. Specialty Septic & Contracting works on residential and commercial properties. The approach is the same either way: assess what the property actually needs and recommend work that makes practical sense.
Service is focused on Gardnerville, Minden, Carson Valley, Carson City, Reno, and surrounding Northern Nevada communities. If you're unsure whether your property is in range, send the location through the estimate form or call and we'll confirm.
Fill out the estimate form on any page or call directly. Send a few details about the property and what you're seeing — Matt reviews each request personally and follows up to determine the right next step.
Have a Septic Problem? Let's Diagnose It.
Describe what you're seeing and we'll figure out the right next step for the property.