Family-Owned Since 1989 · Chattanooga & North Georgia
Drain Field Repair & Installation
Soggy ground, odors and slow drains often trace back to the drain field. Metro diagnoses, repairs and replaces septic drain fields across Chattanooga, Bradley County and North Georgia.
Family-Owned Since 1989
Local, family-run and serving the Greater Chattanooga region for over 35 years.
Master-Certified Technicians
Trained, licensed and insured plumbers, HVAC techs and electricians.
Upfront Pricing
You approve the price before any work starts. No surprises.
24/7 Emergency Service
Burst pipe or no heat at 2 a.m.? Call us any time.
Drain Field Repair IN CHATTANOOGA & NORTH GEORGIA
Restore Your Septic System's Drain Field
The drain field is where your septic system finishes the job, letting treated wastewater soak into the soil through a network of perforated pipes and gravel. When it fails, wastewater has nowhere to go: it surfaces in the yard, backs up into the house or both.
Drain fields fail for a few common reasons: solids escaping from a tank that wasn’t pumped often enough, too much water at once, compacted soil from vehicles or structures, and roots. Clay soils common in this region drain slowly, which makes proper sizing and protection especially important.
Metro diagnoses the cause before recommending a fix. Some problems, like crushed or clogged lines, can be repaired. A field with saturated, clogged soil usually needs to be replaced. Either way, you get clear options and an upfront price.
IS IT TIME TO CALL A PRO?
Signs You Need Drain Field Repair
Soggy Ground Over the Field
Soggy, spongy ground or standing water over the field is the most common sign.
Sewage Smell in the Yard
Sewage odors near the drain field mean effluent may be surfacing.
Extra-Lush Grass Over the Field
Unusually green, lush grass over the field can mean it's oversaturated.
Slow Drains After Pumping
Drains slow throughout the house even after the tank is pumped.
Backups with a Recently Pumped Tank
Sewage backing into the house when the tank isn't full points to the field.
Vehicles or Structures on the Field
Parking, building or heavy equipment over the field can crush lines.
OUR PROCESS
How Metro Handles Drain Field Repair
Diagnose the Cause
We evaluate the tank, distribution lines and field to find the cause.
Explain Your Options
Repair, relieve or replace: we explain each option.
Upfront Price
You get an upfront price, including any permits required.
Repair or Replace
We repair or install the field and restore the area.
Request Service
Request Drain Field Repair
Tell us what’s going on and our team will reach out to schedule your visit. Prefer to talk? Call us any time, day or night.
- Upfront price before any work begins
- Master-certified, licensed and insured technicians
- 24/7 emergency service
- Family-owned and operated since 1989
- Financing for qualified customers
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TRANSPARENT, UPFRONT PRICING
What Affects the Cost of Drain Field Repair?
Drain field cost depends on whether the problem can be repaired, such as a crushed or clogged distribution line, or whether the field has failed and needs to be replaced. Field size, soil conditions, rock, available space on the property and permitting requirements all affect the price.
We diagnose the cause first, explain your options and give you an upfront price, with financing available for qualified customers.
You always get the price before any work begins. Financing is available for qualified customers on larger jobs.
EXPERT TIP FROM METRO’S MASTER-CERTIFIED TEAM
Keep Rainwater Off the Field
Point gutter downspouts and sump pump discharge away from your drain field. Extra rainwater soaking the field leaves less room for wastewater, which can cause backups and shorten the field's life, especially in our wet seasons.
REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL CUSTOMERS
What Our Customers Say
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Recent Projects From Our Team
See recent jobs completed by Metro’s technicians across the Greater Chattanooga region.
Drain Field Repair Near You
Metro serves homes and businesses across the Greater Chattanooga region in Tennessee and North Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is a Drain Field?
The drain field, or leach field, is a network of perforated pipes in gravel trenches that lets treated wastewater from the tank soak safely into the soil.
Why Do Drain Fields Fail?
Skipped pumping that lets solids escape, too much water at once, vehicles or structures compacting the soil, roots and poor soil drainage are common causes.
Can a Drain Field Be Repaired?
Sometimes. Crushed or clogged lines and distribution problems can be repaired. A field with saturated, clogged soil usually needs replacement.
What Are Signs of a Failing Drain Field?
Soggy ground or standing water over the field, sewage odors, extra-lush grass and slow drains throughout the house.
Does Drain Field Replacement Need a Permit?
Replacement typically requires permits and soil evaluation through the local health department.
Is Financing Available?
Yes. Financing is available for qualified customers.
PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1989
Book Drain Field Repair with Metro Today
Call our local team or book online. We will confirm your appointment and give you upfront pricing before any work begins.