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Septic Tank Pumping & Installation in City of Richmond, Virginia

3 septic contractors on record for City of Richmond. Contact details come straight from the Virginia DPOR regulant lists (refreshed every ~5 business days).

Need your septic tank pumped or inspected in City of Richmond?

3 state-recognized contractors are listed below with business email and city from the Virginia roster — reach out directly. Most tanks need pumping every 3–5 years, and a failed system costs 10–30× more than routine maintenance.

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Typical pricing: routine pumping of a 1,000-gallon tank runs $300–$600; inspections $150–$450; full system replacement $5,000–$20,000 depending on soil and system type. Get multiple quotes for anything beyond routine pumping.

State-recognized septic contractors

Company	Services	Contact
Benjamin E Chapin	Alternative Onsite Sewage Installer (MAOI)	[email protected] Richmond
David D Gainyard Sr	Alternative Onsite Sewage Installer (MAOI)	[email protected] Richmond
Jesse L Royall Jr	Alternative Onsite Sewage Installer (MAOI)	[email protected] Richmond

How this list works: these contractors come straight from the Virginia DPOR regulant lists (refreshed every ~5 business days) — showing the certification type and whatever contact detail the state publishes: a direct phone (Georgia, North Carolina), a business email (Florida, Virginia), or a license record you can look up (Alabama). Companies can't pay to be listed or ranked, and a listing isn't an endorsement. The roster doesn't carry services, pricing, or hours, so contact a couple directly to confirm services, availability, and price for your job.

Septic rules in Virginia

Virginia licenses onsite sewage installers and operators through DPOR, with separate classes for conventional and alternative systems. The Virginia Department of Health permits installations and repairs. If you're buying a home with a septic system in City of Richmond, ask for the permit history and get an inspection before closing. Verify any contractor's current license at the Virginia DPOR license lookup →