Dave Miller
Owner & Lead Technician
I started this business to give rural homeowners honest septic service.
Septic services — installation, replacement, inspections, pumping and repair
Rural Ottawa Septic
Failing leaching bed, a septic inspection for a house sale, or a new build outside city sewer? Tell us your address and what's going on, and we'll get the right crew booked.
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Dave Miller
Owner & Lead Technician
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What your neighbors say
★★★★★4.9 on Google
50 verified reviews across Google from customers in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
“Fast, clean septic pump-out. They showed up on time and explained everything.”
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Karen D.
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“Great service on our tank inspection before we bought the house. Highly recommend.”
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Mike R.
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“Friendly crew and fair pricing. Will call again next year.”
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Linda P.
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How it works
Simple from start to finish
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Send Your Request
Tell us your address or community, your system type and what's happening.
2
Site Look
For installs and replacements, the site is assessed for soil, bedrock, water table and setbacks.
3
Design and Permit
The system is designed to the Ontario Building Code and the permit goes through the Ottawa Septic System Office.
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Build and Inspect
The system is installed and inspected before it's covered.
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Records for Your File
You get the paperwork and a pumping schedule to keep the system working.
What we do
Services built around your needs
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Leaching Bed Replacement
Need leaching bed replacement in Ottawa, Ontario? Rural Ottawa Septic handles the full process — assessment to permit to install. Call or contact us today.
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Emergency Septic Service
Septic backup or alarm in Ottawa? Rural Ottawa Septic provides emergency septic service across Ottawa, Ontario. Call us now or use our contact form.
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Septic Design And Permits
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Septic Inspections
Need a septic inspection in Ottawa, Ontario? Rural Ottawa Septic assesses your system's condition and compliance. Call us or use our contact form for a quote.
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Septic System Repair
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Septic System Replacement
Need septic system replacement in Ottawa, Ontario? Rural Ottawa Septic handles the full process — design, permits, excavation & installation. Call or get a quote today.
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Septic System Installation
Need a new septic system in Ottawa, Ontario? Rural Ottawa Septic handles design, permits & installation. Call us or get a free quote today.
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Septic Tank Pumping
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Meet the team
Sarah Chen
Office Manager
Josh Tremblay
Field Technician
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