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At Goebel Septic Service, we understand the importance of reliable septic system maintenance and clean, accessible portable sanitation. Since 1979, our family-owned and operated company has proudly served Western Washington, including the counties of Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Cowlitz, and Grays Harbor. Our services span residential and commercial septic pumping, thorough inspections, and professional-grade porta potty and sink rentals tailored to any event or job site.

With over four decades of experience, weve earned the trust of our communities through prompt service and a commitment to excellence. Our technicians are certified and stay up to date through continued education with WOSSA. Every servicefrom tank pumping to system diagnosticsis handled with accuracy and care. We operate under principles of fairness and transparency, ensuring our clients receive honest service at competitive rates. At Goebel, we dont just meet expectationswe aim to exceed them.

Served areas
  • We serve Thurston County, Lewis County, Mason County, Cowlitz County, Grays Harbor County, and others.
Business details
  • Year established: 1979
  • Licensed
  • Insured
Highlights and features
  • Family owned and operated since 1979
  • Licensed, bonded, and WOSSA-certified technicians
  • 100% satisfaction guaranteed on all services
  • Reliable septic and portable sanitation solutions
  • Serving five counties in Western Washington
  • Fast, friendly, and fair customer service
Payment methods
  • Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
Services
Goebel Septic Service is dedicated to preserving the integrity of your septic system through regular cleaning and expert inspections. We use a structured process to diagnose and resolve issues, extending the life of your system. Backed by decades of experience, our team provides trusted service and transparent communication every step of the way.
With Goebel's septic riser installation service, you can make routine maintenance easier and safer. We bring your septic tank lid to the surface, eliminating the need for digging when its time for a pump-out. Our experienced team guarantees a hassle-free installation that improves the overall efficiency and safety of your septic system.
Regular septic inspections are vital to ensure the proper functioning of your septic system. At Goebels Septic Service, we perform detailed inspections to prevent potential issues from escalating into costly problems. Our team identifies risks, offers recommendations, and provides you with peace of mind. Schedule your inspection today and protect your homes septic system.
Goebel Septic is proud to offer comprehensive grease trap services for businesses of all sizes. We handle everything from small indoor grease traps to large outdoor systems, ensuring a sanitary and effective cleanup. Trust our trained professionals to keep your business's plumbing functioning properly and efficiently.
Reviews (34)
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David Silliman
Apr 11, 2025
I was at work and my septic backed up. Told my wife to call these people cuz they had the most reviews in the area and they showed up at my house like 30 minutes after she called and they resolved the issue for below what I was expecting the price to be.

Would call them again for sure.
Emma
Apr 09, 2025
Ive had an above and beyond experience with Goebel! My family used their services while building their house and I later used them when I got a tiny house. It was always an easy, clean, and friendly experience. Unfortunately I lost my home to a house fire and both my Goebel tanks were severely damaged in the fire. The Goebel team empathized with my situation, and took care of the damaged tanks. I cant recommend them enough and Im so grateful for their understanding and care during this difficult time for me!
Gwen DeLaVergne
Jan 28, 2025
Jason Wakefield, serviced my septic system. He has informative on my system. He was polite. Very clean about the job. I recommend him to do the job for you. You won't be asking who to for septic services again. They are the place to call
Gayle Beresford
Jun 28, 2024
Considerate, hard working, on time and they really took great care of our situation.
Jan S.
Jun 24, 2024
We had a great experience using Goebel for a porta potty for our party! Guests commented that it was the nicest porta potty they have used! We couldnt be home when pick up was scheduled and they worked out a pick up time that worked for us! We will definitely use Goebel again!
Kari Driver
Jun 19, 2024
Goebel Septic is amazing! Always on point and their driver Lena was very respectful and nice! And the poopers were spectacular!
Lisa M.
Apr 02, 2024
We rented a porta-potty when our house was being built. They were always on time with weekly cleaning. Great service! To top it off - they were the best price around! I would highly recommend this company :)
Janice Hovik
Mar 12, 2024
I would like to thank Garrett for being kind enough to tow me off the road a little ways onto a side road when my transmission went out on Centralia Alpha Rd yesterday afternoon. He was very helpful and kind. He saved us from a very difficult situation . We were able to get towed the rest of the way home from AAA. Thank you again Garrett.
Janice
Derek Cat Kealoha
Feb 05, 2024
This is a Great company! The service has been excellent and the product is Top Notch. I would like to Thank the Associates who answer My phone calls, They are very nice and helpful. Arron, Our Driver, has always been willing to help and keeps the unit clean. Thanks again for all Your hard work...
Jatinder Singh
Jan 14, 2024
Fantastic customer service in all regards! From the office personnel, (Becky, Jacqueline and Emma), to the delivery day of our porta-potty up at Mayfield Lake when Garrett made the drop off. This young man was respectful of our property, our input on where to place the potty, just an extremely friendly and efficient employee. On day of pick up, we met Josiah who was just as efficient and pleasant and all aspects of needing a porta-potty were met with great attention to detail. The potty was extremely clean and fully stocked with supplies. And never thought I would say a sentence like this but...the porta-potty smelled terrific! Very refreshing nowadays, to work with a company who believes and strives for high standards to keep their customers happy and coming back for future needs. Thank you to all!
Carol
John McEntyre
Dec 04, 2023
Great communication. Fantastic service. Reasonable prices. And... Kind. We are very impressed with them.
Donna Dube
Mar 27, 2023
We needed our septic tank pumped right away, and they came out the morning we called. Guys were so nice n helpful. Service was amazing. I would recommend Goebel Septic to anyone in Lewis county. Thank you so much!!!
Amanda R.
Feb 17, 2023
Goebel is just awesome. From restroom rentals to tank service, they are always prompt, professional, and fair priced.
I highly recommend them for your sanitary needs.
Casey McCrone
Jan 27, 2023
James provides a fast and clean service for the Food Hub. Thank you! 5 star service.
note: it would be nice if Goebel had a non-weekly service (monthly?). We hardly use our Porta Potty.
Corey
Jan 06, 2023
Goebel Septic was able to come out to our residence within a week to service our system. Marcello was very professional, kind, and knowledgeable. He walked us through maintenance issues with our system and taught us about components we were not aware of. He definitely went above and beyond expectations. Highly recommended!!!
J. Catherine Wertjes
Nov 22, 2022
Port-a-potty for a big event we had reserved from another company (not Goebels) got cancelled by that company. No explanation other than that they overestimated their supply.
Goebels didn't have one to spare, but manager Becky cared enough about our problem that she helped on the phone to think outside the box (no pun intended) to figure out a solution. Ultimately, because of her encouragement and advice, I networked until I found a unit we could "borrow". And then Goebels went the extra mile to service this unit twice for us during the week we needed it. Thank you, Becky!
Tara Smyth
Sep 17, 2022
This company has absolutely been the best for emptying my black tank on my 5th wheeler anytime i have ever needed them earlier then planned they have made sure to get to me. The rates they charge are very reasonable and they guys that come to empty my tank are very professional and polite I would absolutely refer family n friends to this company
Im going to add to my review I have been with this company almost 4 yrs now and I have not 1 complaint also when I called to pay my bill ending of December I was told I had no bill and Merry Christmas. Never in my life has any company done this for me or been so easy to work with. I wouldn't go anywhere else
Laurie Grunenfelder
Mar 05, 2022
Once again Goebel comes through. Nothing worse than the septic backing up in your bathtub. Goebel came out same day as my panicked phone call. Marcello is a life saver! Thank you for 25 years of top notch service!
Cindy Martin
Jan 29, 2022
I am super impressed. This is the 3rd Septic Service firm we have used in 21 years and the 1st one to not leave a mess in my yard. I was shocked ~ thank you so much. My plants and lawn appreciates your attention to details!
Gary Reynolds
Dec 10, 2021
Just had Pete & Mikey out to look out our system that had alarms going off and they were awesome! Great service, explained everything, good workers, very knowledgeable and efficient. Can't say enough good things about them! I'd never go anywhere else for service.
Charles Butts
Dec 10, 2021
Prompt, reasonable price, no games.
Ethan Sarles
Nov 21, 2021
Had our septic alarm go off last night and didn't know what to do. I called a different company first who didn't ask questions and just told me they were a few days out and a tech would call. The tech called and told me they were a few weeks out but could move some things around and charge me extra to get out today. I then called Goebel's who immediately asked questions to inquire what may be wrong and had someone out by noon, the same day. They replaced the pump and got me on my way in under an hour. Great service, no run arounds and exceptional staff!
Devinnheather Mckibben-Edens
Nov 15, 2021
Had a 5 star experience today with Marcello! Very helpful and friendly, was great with my whole family, including my 8 year old daughter! Joked around and had fun while getting things done very efficiently. I'd go as far as to say it was the best service we have received in some time. Thank you to Goebel septic and Marcello for making this a fun experience today for my family lol
Michael Endicott
Sep 16, 2021
I would like to shout out a big THANK YOU to Erick for the outstanding job he and his assistant did on our septic system. The last time we had our system was pumped, the guy opened up the hole in the ground and pumped it. Erick informed me that we actually had two sides to the system and he was able to open both sides of the tank and get it completely cleaned out. I really appreciate the attention to detail. Nice to know the job was done right.
Paul F.
Sep 03, 2021
These guys were amazing. Very friendly, took the time to hep us understand the issues and how to go about resolving them We were even provided some contact info for other parties for next steps. I wont call anyone else from now on. Absolutely the best customer service I have ever received.
Susan Slocum-Webb
Apr 20, 2021
Professional, excellent service, Goebel goes the extra mile and then some. Thanks especially to Christian, Shane and Tyler - wouldnt have been able to complete the job yesterday without your help.
Deanna Adams
Jan 23, 2021
Called this morning due to not being able to flush toilet and having standing water in tub after plunging toilet. Figured I would need to have septic tank pumped not knowing when it had last been pumped. After calling I was told they didn't have availability for a week, but she put me on hold to check something. She informed me she was able to squeeze me in today and someone would be out this afternoon. Erik showed up just after 1:00pm and said he would try to locate my septic tank, and very quickly was able to locate and dig up the ground above the lid. Shortly afterwards I heard my toilet flush. He explained to me that I had a plugged inlet, how he cleared it, and how I could check/clear it myself if it happens again. I am so impressed with the customer service that was provided by this company, and I am very grateful to Erik for his work and professionalism. The service call I was charged for was extremely reasonable too. I would highly recommend this company based on my experience.
Jenny Lucas
Oct 08, 2020
I gotta say that the gentleman at Goebel Septic did an amazing job with our septic tank. He explained to me that are alarm should have been going off because it was over full. I started getting really concerned on how expensive it could be, when my husband got home he had explained everything to him and Goebel was on top of making sure that we were being taken care of and getting it fixed. After he left we looking inside our Box and noticed the breaker was tramped so it was not working. We have no idea how long it had been like that.
If your looking to have your tank pumped I totally recommend them for the job.
Joanna A.
Nov 24, 2019
I have never EVER dealt with a septic system (ugghhh) but after asking around town, this company was recommended.. I was very impressed with Erik, he explained everything to me and answered all of my questions (there were many!!!) patiently lol i can not attest to pricing since i really have nothing to compare it too but for a 1200 gal sys i paid 450.00.. i would absolutely recommend this company for septic draining.
Robert Smith
Nov 09, 2019
Hadn't had the septic pumped in 25 years.
I didn't know, never had a problem, until it backed up! One part of the tank was full of sludge, top to bottom. Eric dealt with it very professionally. No shaming,good price, great job!
John M.
Aug 24, 2018
We're new users of a septic system. We moved into our house three years ago and were a little surprised when nothing would go down the drain. After confirming the outlet lines weren't clogged we called Goebels at about 4 PM and spoke to Becky.

Becky was very helpful and scheduled us for service the next afternoon. At about 1:15 we got a call from Marcellis and the pump truck was at our house by 2:00.

Marcellis was very nice and took the time to show us the septic system and explain how it worked. (There's a filter? Really?) By 2:30 the tank was pumped out and we test flushed everything before the caps were reinstalled. Marcellis was able to give us recommendations for how we clean our filter and how often we should schedule the pumping service before he left.

Our overall experience with Goebel Septic Tank Service was excellent and we would recommend them without reservation.

Thanks Goebels!
Karen Mcilroy
Feb 14, 2018
Your guy Shane deserves a Purple Heart for going above and beyond duty
Noelle M.
Jul 14, 2017
I called to schedule a routine spetic pump/inspection and had fantastic service from the lady who scheduled our appointment to the driver who came to pump our spetic. He was friendly, arrived on time and got right to work. He had our spetic done in a half hour and when he left you wouldn't have known a huge spetic truck had driven over the yard or pumped the tank. Goebel's has great service and friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable staff.
Rose W.
Aug 27, 2015
After 17 years of not pumping our septic tank, I was abruptly and rudely reminded by our system that it should be done more often. Goebel Septic Tank Service came the next day and took care of everything, with prompt and courteous service. They inspected everything and emptied all the tanks. And I once again have working plumbing!! Thank you Goebel!! Now to remember to call them again in 5 years.