Domestic Septic Services You Can Rely On
Septic King, based in the Adelaide Hills and also servicing the Murraylands, provides homeowners with end to end domestic septic services that keep systems safe, efficient, and fully compliant. From routine pump-outs to emergency blockages, our licensed team protects your home, your family’s health, and the environment.
A well-maintained septic system quietly handles every flush, shower, and load of washing. When it’s neglected, you can face odours, slow drains, overflows, and costly soil absorption trench failures. Septic King delivers proactive, data-driven maintenance so your system functions the way it should, out of sight and out of mind.
What We Do for Homeowners
We offer a complete suite of residential septic services across the Adelaide Hills and the Murraylands including:
- Septic Tank Pump Outs & Desludging: Scheduled or on-demand removal of accumulated solids and scum.
- Grease Trap Cleaning: Essential for homes with commercial-style kitchens or annexes.
- Effluent Filter Cleaning & Replacement: Preventing solids from entering and blocking the disposal area.
- Odour Diagnosis & Rectification: From blocked vents to failing baffles, we find and fix the cause.
- Emergency Call-Outs: Rapid response for backups, overflows, and alarms.
- Environmentally Responsible Waste Transport & Disposal: Fully licensed handling and disposal in line with SA regulations.
Signs Your Septic System Needs Attention
Don’t wait for a full backup. Call Septic King if you notice:
- Slow-to-drain sinks, showers, or toilets
- Gurgling sounds in pipes
- Wet patches, lush green grass, or pooling water near trenches
- Sewage odours indoors or outside
- Tank alarms sounding (AWTS/ATU systems)
- Backflow into fixtures or inspection openings
Early intervention can save you thousands in trench replacements or soil remediation.
Our Three-Step Domestic Service Process
Assess: We ask the right questions, visually inspect, and rectify as needed.
Service: Pump, clean, repair, or rehabilitate—whatever your system needs, completed to SA health and council requirements.
Optimise: We provide expert advice, usage tips, and any ongoing support you may need to keep everything running smoothly.
Environmentally Responsible, Fully Compliant
Septic King follows strict South Australian environmental and public health regulations. Waste is transported using licensed vehicles and disposed of at approved facilities. We document everything, so you have clear records if the council or property buyers require proof of servicing.
How to Protect Your Septic System
Space Out Water Use: Avoid flooding the tank with multiple high-volume uses at once.
Keep Non-Biodegradables Out: No wipes (even “flushable”), nappies, sanitary items, coffee grounds, or fats/oils.
Service On Schedule: Routine desludging prevents solids from escaping to the trenches.
Divert Roof Water: Keep stormwater out of the septic to avoid hydraulic overload.
Use Septic-Safe Cleaners: Harsh chemicals can kill the beneficial bacteria your system relies on.
Domestic Septic FAQs
How Do I Know if I Have a Septic Tank, AWTS, or Another System?
If you’re unsure, contact the council.
Can You Help With Council Compliance & Reports?
Yes. We provide inspection reports, scheduled service logs, and maintenance documentation to satisfy council and property transfer requirements.
Do You Offer Emergency Pump-Outs?
We provide emergency response across the Adelaide Hills and Murraylands when required.
Can You Fix Failing Absorption Trenches?
No, however we can recommend authorised professional contractors to assist you.
Do You Service Holiday Homes & Rentals?
Yes, we can schedule periodic septic pumping services.
Speak with our septic specialists today by calling 0429 676 215.