Septic Services in Ball Ground, GA

Ball Ground is mostly rural, and almost every home outside the small downtown is on a private septic system. Farms, horse properties and new homes on larger tracts all rely on tanks and drain fields. Southern Septic Company is based in Cumming and serves Ball Ground and the rest of Cherokee County with septic pumping, inspections, repairs, installs and 24/7 emergency service. We offer free estimates and answer the phone day and night.

Call (404) 528-4631 (24/7) | Book online anytime: 855-591-4376

Septic Services We Offer in Ball Ground

Septic tank pumping and maintenance: routine pump-outs that keep solids out of your drain field. See tank pumping.
Septic inspections: quick inspections with a written report, for routine checkups or buying and selling a home. See septic inspection.
Drain field repair and installation: every repair method, from restoring a failing field to a full replacement. See drain field repair.
Septic system installation: Eljen, ATU (aerobic treatment unit), drip and mound systems, Infiltrator chambers, and plastic and concrete tanks.
Septic pump repair and alarms: all pump brands and styles. See septic pump repair.
Lift stations: residential and commercial lift station repair and as-needed maintenance, with a recheck 3 months after the first service. See lift stations.
24/7 emergency septic service: backups, overflows and alarms, any hour. See emergency service.

Septic Permits in Ball Ground

Ball Ground is in Cherokee County. Septic permits for new systems, repairs and replacements go through Cherokee County Environmental Health (Georgia DPH, North Georgia Health District). Most repairs and replacements need a permit and an inspection before the work is covered. We coordinate the permit and inspection with the county for you.

Soil and Lot Conditions in Ball Ground

Ball Ground is known for its granite and marble. Shallow rock and steep foothill lots can make standard drain fields hard to place, which is where alternative systems like mound, drip and Eljen systems come in.

Areas We Serve in and Around Ball Ground

Downtown Ball Ground, Lake Arrowhead, Yellow Creek, Highway 372 corridor, Sharp Mountain area, and the rest of Ball Ground. Not sure if your home is on septic or sewer? Call us and we'll help you find out.

Signs Your Ball Ground Septic System Needs Attention

Slow drains or gurgling toilets
Sewage odors inside or in the yard
Soggy ground or extra-green grass over the drain field
A septic or pump alarm going off
Sewage backing up into the lowest drains
More than 3 to 5 years since your last pump-out

Why Ball Ground Homeowners Call Southern Septic

Open 24/7. Nights, weekends and holidays.
Owner-operated. George Yerdon is personally involved in the work.
Free estimates. You'll know what the job involves before we start.
Every system type. Conventional, Eljen, ATU, drip, mound and chamber systems.
Written inspection reports, done quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I pump my septic tank in Ball Ground?

Most homes in Ball Ground need a pump-out every 3 to 5 years, depending on tank size and how many people live in the house. We measure sludge levels and recommend a schedule that fits your system.

Who issues septic permits in Ball Ground?

Ball Ground is in Cherokee County. Septic permits for new systems, repairs and replacements go through Cherokee County Environmental Health (Georgia DPH, North Georgia Health District). We work with the county on the permit and inspection for your job.

Do you offer emergency septic service in Ball Ground?

Yes. Southern Septic is open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (404) 528-4631 any time for a backup, alarm or overflow in Ball Ground.

Schedule Septic Service in Ball Ground

Call (404) 528-4631 any time, 24/7, or request a free estimate. Book online anytime: 855-591-4376.