The 5 most meticulous septic tank cleaning services on the Gold Coast
Many homes and commercial establishments use a basic septic tank setup for their waste management. This is a time-tested solution that works well, but like all technology, it needs to be checked and maintained from time to time.
Failing to do so not only leads to health and sanitation problems, but is a terrible look for your home or business.
For this kind of delicate but critical work, trust only the best septic tank cleaning services on the Gold Coast. We’ve put together a list of our top picks.
How much does septic tank cleaning cost on the Gold Coast?
Septic tank cleaning on the Gold Coast costs $150 to $600 per pump-out. Larger tanks, or situations that require additional equipment, will cost more. Additional services like pressure washing and lid replacement will likely add to the final price as well.
1. The Honeysucker Liquid Waste
Address: Runaway Bay, QLD 4216
Phone: 1300724080
Business hours: 24/7
The Honeysucker is an owner-operated waste management business that services the Gold Coast and surrounding areas.
The business pumps out and cleans septic tanks, as well as portable toilets, grease traps, and waste runoff from car washes. They also use all the necessary accessory equipment, such as liquid-ring pumps that mitigate bad smells during the cleaning work, and correctly-fitted grease trap lids.
They’ll also clean out any greywater tanks, like those that collect used water from bathtubs and kitchen sinks.
Septic tank cleaning follows a rigorous process of scraping off any gunk on the sides of the tank, and then using a high-pressure washer to thoroughly clean out the interior.
Afterwards, the workers will make sure all the tank lids are properly aligned so that odours don’t seep out post-cleanup.
If you need The Honeysucker’s services for emergency pump-outs, you won’t have to pay an extra call-out fee for this. For additional pricing information, give them a call.
It’s rare to find someone you can trust completely
“As a fellow small business in the septic industry, we couldn’t ask for someone more reliable, efficient, and easy to work with. We use Ross for our own jobs and are always happy to recommend him directly to our customers because we know they’ll be in great hands. It’s rare to find someone you can trust completely, but Ross is one of those people.”
- Elisa Boparai, Google review
Would not use anyone else to do my septics
“I phoned Ross from honeysucker at 6pm on a Friday night as all my toilets were blocked. Thank goodness Ross was kind enough to come out that evening and pump our tanks out and unblock the toilets. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He did the job super quick and was a delight to work with.”
- Benjamin Peters, Google review
2. Wet Waste
Phone: 1300552017
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am – 11:30 am
- Sunday: Closed
Wet Waste is a family-owned business operating throughout the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich Shires, and other locations. They perform cleaning for septic tanks, greywater tanks, and general home treatment.
Their most common offering is simple septic tank pumping for residential properties. These tanks are often gravity-flow septic systems. Wet Waste can work with tanks of any size from 1,600 to 4,000 litres. The technicians will use only environmentally-friendly methods and products when doing their work.
If you’d like a grease trap cleaned and treated, they can do this for you as well. During the process, their technicians will also inspect the trap and make sure the structure is sound and the lids are tightly sealed.
Wet Waste has generally good feedback from customers, mentioning their speed of work and willingness to take on jobs with little notice, when necessary. We did hear a couple of users say that they paid too much for the work done by the company, however.
Very happy with the service received
“We were urgently needing to have our septic tank emptied out as our toilets were unable to be used. Every other company we called were unable to help for weeks. We called up Wet Waste and are so very thankful they fit us in ASAP. They were easy to deal with, and we are very happy with the service received and the job done. We will be using them from now on.”
- Emilyn Treloar, Google review
Cannot recommend highly enough
“Nathan has been amazing to deal with after another company hasn’t shown for 4 months and rescheduled on us. I called Nathan, and he was out the next day and booked us back in when we were due for the next service. Cannot recommend highly enough, amazing service and they turn up when they are supposed to. You won’t be disappointed using these guys.”
- Courtney Lagana, Google review
3. Raptor Waste Management
Phone: 0435097867
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Raptor Waste Management does its work both on the Gold Coast and in Tweed Shire, pumping out septic tanks for both residential and commercial clients.
Besides home septic tanks, the business also pumps out aerated home sewerage treatment plants and commercial holding tanks. No matter the size or type of your tank, the team will know how to work with it. They can also advise you about the optimal schedule for draining your tank.
Besides these services, Raptor Waste Management also provides Eco Tabs: tablets designed to be dropped into septic tanks to reduce odours and clogging. The tabs work by encouraging aerobic and bacterial activity within the tank, reducing buildup of solids. The tabs are environmentally safe, too.
Raptor Waste Management has lots of good customer feedback, with particular mention of flawless work and quick turnaround. Some users also praised the competitive pricing, though you’ll need to call to get an exact figure for your job.
I will make sure I use them again in the future
“Very happy with the service from Raptor. Steve was efficient and professional and kept me up to date with times, and Michael did a great job of cleaning out our Taylex — and the price was competitive.”
- Nic H, Google review
I will use Raptor again
“Very prompt reply to my inquiry. The service was offered the same or next day, and was completed quickly and efficiently. I will use Raptor again and recommend Steve, who arranged for Mark to install a new baffle at the same time. Thank you!”
- Carolyn John, Google review
4. Harmor Liquid Waste Solutions
Address: 10 Albert Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Phone: 07 5610 2353
Business hours: 24/7
Harmor Liquid Waste Solutions serves a wide variety of clients: private residences, commercial establishments, industrial properties, and even government entities. The company has been in the waste management industry for nearly two decades and claims over 3,800 happy customers.
Harmor is also an accredited agent of the national Environment Protection Authority (EPA), which allows it to perform management and removal of many different types of liquid waste.
The company de-sludges septic tanks, cleans grease traps, clears drains, and does emergency liquid waste removal. If you own a car wash or industrial wash area, Harmor will also clean out the pits in your wash bays.
The business also employs all kinds of specialists with expertise in sewage treatment, oil separation, mechanics, and vehicle operation. This is an impressive set of skills, and gives us confidence that Harmor can handle pretty much any waste management task.
While all these offerings got us excited, we were a little less excited to learn that customers need to call for pricing, instead of having at least a list of estimates they can check on the business website.
High quality work and attitude
“We recently used Harmor Liquid Waste for pump-outs over a 3-day period at a shopping centre, needing 3 services a day. The service was very good, professional, and one of their Pump Techs “Brodie” was a privilege to work with. I was impressed with his attitude and politeness. High quality work and attitude with a happy disposition. We look forward to continuing to work with their team.”
- Simone Dall, Google review
Harmor delivered in full on what they promised
“Very impressive operator. I can see this ISO-accredited company actually practices true quality management in the delivery of its daily business. I was well-informed about the service, and Harmor delivered in full on what they promised. The price for pump out service was very fair compared to others I’ve used. I will definitely be contacting Harmor when my next septic system pump-out is due.”
- Kevin Pullar, Google review
5. Power Pumping Domestic Services
Phone: +61408633260
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Power Pumping Domestic Services is an EPA-licensed liquid waste removal business operating all over the Gold Coast, plus South Brisbane. They offer septic tank cleaning and sludge removal, sullage tank and grease trap cleaning, and even work on home sewerage treatment plants (HSTPs).
The company also inspects and replaces baffles and tank lids when necessary. They can work with any size of septic tanks, up to 4000L.
Power Pumping Domestic Services is on call for both residential and commercial clients. The company uses purpose-built vehicles and equipment that can work in cramped surroundings, and won’t damage your lawn.
As for HSTPs, the business is familiar with many of the common brands such as Taylex, Aqua Nova, and Envirocycle. These plants give consumers a higher quality of waste treatment than basic septic tanks, but still need to be serviced and emptied regularly — which Power Pumping will gladly do for you.
We didn’t see any upfront pricing on the business website, so call the team directly to get a custom quote.
Very accommodating
“Good, honest, reliable, old school friendly — Gary was very accommodating. He managed to fit us in at short notice for a pump-out, and his price was great!”
- Paul H, Google review
He’s terrific
“I’ve used Gary twice. Both times, I have felt relief that I used him. He made himself available on a day off for emergency work, was on time, got the job done quickly, gave me terrific advice, and didn’t charge the earth. He’s terrific. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.”
- N Pascheto, Google review