Septic System Repair in Western Kentucky
Backups, slow drains, wet spots in the yard. We find what's failing and fix it.
When you call, you talk to the owners, not a call center. We're on call 24/7 and typically on site within 1-2 hours across Paducah, Murray and Mayfield. Septic repairs start from $249, and every repair comes with a warranty on parts and labor.
- On call 24/7, usually on site in 1–2 hours across Paducah, Murray and Mayfield
- Repairs carry a warranty on parts and labor
- Veteran-owned since 2020. You talk to the owner.
Signs Your Septic System Needs Repair
Most septic problems give you a warning before they turn into sewage in the house. If you notice any of these, call before it gets worse.
Slow drains and gurgling
Several drains slowing down at once, or toilets and tubs gurgling, usually means the problem is in the tank or the line out to it, not one blocked pipe.
Sewage smell inside or out
A smell near the tank or over the drain field can mean a cracked lid, a broken baffle, or water coming up through the ground.
Soggy ground or extra-green grass over the field
Wet spots, standing water or a strip of greener grass over the field lines in dry weather means water isn't soaking away the way it should.
Backups into the lowest drain
Sewage coming up in a shower, tub or floor drain is the system telling you it's full or blocked. Stop running water and call us.
Septic alarm going off
If your system has a pump tank, the alarm means the water level is too high. That's usually a failed pump, float switch or control.
Still backing up after a pump-out
If the tank has just been pumped and drains are still slow, the blockage is in a line. We hydro jet the line to clear it.
Septic Repairs We Handle
A septic system is a tank, the pipes in and out of it, and a drain field that soaks treated water into the ground. We repair every part of it.
Septic tanks and baffles
Cracked or broken lids, leaking inlet and outlet pipes, and missing or broken baffles (the tees inside the tank that keep solids from flowing out to your field).
Sewer lines to and from the tank
Lines that are crushed, broken, sagging or full of roots. We clear them with a hydro jetter or dig up and replace the damaged section.
Distribution boxes
When the box that splits water between your field lines settles or breaks, one line floods while the others sit dry. We level, repair or replace it.
Drain fields and field lines
We find which field lines are clogged or broken and repair them. When a field has failed, we tell you straight and quote a replacement.
Pumps, floats and alarms
For systems with a pump tank: pump replacement, float switches, control panels and alarms.
Risers, lids and effluent filters
Risers bring the lid up to ground level so the tank is easy to reach next time. A clogged effluent filter can back the whole house up.
What Septic Repair Costs
These are our starting prices. The final price depends on what's broken and how much digging it takes, and we give you the price before any work starts.
- From$249
Septic system repair
Most commonFinding the fault and fixing it in the tank, lines or drain field.
- Tanks, baffles and lids
- Lines, distribution boxes and field lines
- Pumps, floats and alarms
- Warranty on parts and labor
Best for: Backups, smells, wet spots or an alarm going off.
Get a free quote → - From$249
Sewer line repair
LinesSpot repairs and new runs for broken or root-filled lines.
- Root-filled lines cleared or replaced
- Broken or crushed sections dug up and replaced
- Line cleaning from $249
Best for: Drains still slow after the tank was pumped.
Get a free quote → - From$199
Emergency septic service
24/7On call day and night, typically on site within 1-2 hours across Paducah, Murray and Mayfield.
- Nights, weekends and holidays
- You talk to the owners, not a call center
- Repair price agreed before we start
Best for: Sewage backing up into the house right now.
Call (270) 872-7947 → - From$220
Risers and lids
AccessBring a buried lid up to ground level so you never have to dig for it again.
- Replaces cracked or unsafe lids
- Makes pumping and inspections quicker
Best for: Tanks with buried or broken lids.
Get a free quote → - From$99
Effluent filter cleaning or replacement
FiltersA clogged filter at the tank outlet can back up the whole house.
- Filter cleaned or replaced
- Protects your drain field from solids
Best for: Slow drains on a system with an outlet filter.
Get a free quote → - PriceQuote on site
Drain field replacement
QuoteWhen the field has failed and can't be repaired, we quote a replacement after seeing the site.
- We tell you honestly whether repair will work first
- Free estimate
Best for: Fields that stay soggy after the tank and lines are fixed.
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How a Septic Repair Works
Our job is to find the real cause, so you pay for the repair you need and not one you don't.
- 01
Call and talk to the owner
Tell us what you're seeing. If it's an emergency, we're on the way, usually within 1-2 hours across Paducah, Murray and Mayfield.
- 02
Find the tank and the fault
If nobody knows where the tank is, we locate it first. Then we open it up and check the baffles, filter, lines and field until we know what's failing.
- 03
Price before any work
We explain what's wrong and what it costs to fix. Nothing starts until you agree to the price.
- 04
Repair, test and clean up
We make the repair, run water through to check it's flowing, and clean up the yard before we leave. The repair carries our warranty on parts and labor.
What Our Customers Say
“Absolutely professional in all interactions. Fully transparent about price, expectations, next steps. Friendly, punctual, and fast. I cannot recommend this company any higher. Excellent choice!”
Tina WigginsApr 2026 “They were very quick to respond to my online inquiry about having my septic pumped. The technician was very knowledgeable about the process and answering all of my questions. As he was doing the job. I will definitely recommend and use the megan.If I have any septic or drainage needs.”
Jennifer HILLISMar 2026 “Highly recommended! They were able to come out quickly and went above and beyond to make sure everything was fixed before leaving despite hitting several unforseen issues. Very responsive, personable, and friendly with our whole family. They'll be the first ones I call and recommend to anyone who asks.”
Ben WatsonOct 2025 “We had a septic problem over the past weekend and called Lucas on Sunday. He responded very quickly was here and the problem was taken care of Monday. He even rearranged his schedule to get here quicker and fix our problem. Wonderful service, so quick and thorough and explained everything. There would be no reason to call anyone else. Wurth Brothers are the very best and the best people to work with. We really appreciate what they have done for us plus getting to know them Thank you again Lucas and your company. Nick & Judy Capp”
Judy CappOct 2025 “Would highly recommend Wurth Brothers Septic Services! Called them on a Saturday for a full septic tank and they got me in that very same day. They were very professional and knowledgeable and they fixed my issue super quick! I will be calling them again in the future!”
Sarah VioletOct 2025 “Called Lucas Sunday night, he was at the house Monday morning to fix our issue. Personable and prompt. Will continue our business with Wurth Brothers. Very professional. Highly recommend.”
Misty GwaltneySep 2025
Septic Repair Across Western Kentucky
Based in Hickory, KY, we repair septic systems in Paducah, Murray, Mayfield, Benton and towns across Western Kentucky.
Septic Repair Questions
What people ask us most before booking a repair.
How much does septic repair cost?
Our septic repairs start from $249. Sewer line repairs also start from $249, risers and lids from $220, and effluent filter cleaning or replacement from $99. A failed drain field that needs replacing is priced after we see the site. You get the price before any work starts.
How do I know if my septic system needs repair?
Watch for several drains slowing down at once, gurgling toilets, sewage smells, soggy ground or extra-green grass over the field lines, sewage backing up into the lowest drain, or a septic alarm going off.
My tank was just pumped but the drains are still slow. Why?
Then the blockage is usually in a line, not the tank. It happened to a customer of ours recently: the tank was pumped, the line was still stopped up, so we came back and hydro jetted the line to get it flowing clear.
Can my drain field be repaired, or does it need replacing?
Often a field that looks failed has a fixable cause: a broken baffle sending solids out, a clogged filter, a crushed line or a distribution box that has settled. We check those first. If the field itself has failed, we tell you straight and quote a replacement.
Do you do emergency septic repairs?
Yes. We're on call 24/7, and emergency service starts from $199. We're typically on site within 1-2 hours across Paducah, Murray and Mayfield.
Is your septic repair work under warranty?
Yes. Our repairs come with a warranty on parts and labor. The terms depend on the repair, and we explain them before we start.
Will the repair tear up my yard?
Some repairs mean digging down to the tank or a line. We dig only where we need to and clean up when the work is done.
What areas do you cover?
We're based in Hickory, KY and cover Western Kentucky, including Paducah, Murray, Mayfield, Benton, Calvert City, Princeton, Cadiz, Eddyville, Fulton, Hickman, Bardwell and Wingo, and McCracken, Graves, Marshall, Ballard, Fulton and Hickman Counties.
Still have questions?
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Septic problems only get worse with time. Call now and we'll tell you what's wrong and what it costs to fix.
- Since 2020
- 500+ Customers
- 5.0 Stars