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Goebel Septic Tank Service, Inc Goebel Septic Service has been offering dependable septic and sanitation services across Western Washington since 1979. We are a family-operated business with a reputation for excellence and integrity. Serving Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Cowlitz, and Grays Harbor Counties, we provide everything from routine septic tank maintenance and inspections to porta potty and sink rentals for events and job sites. Our experience and dedication make us a reliable partner in both residential and commercial settings.

With a philosophy centered on prompt, polite, and principled service, our certified technicians ensure every customer receives knowledgeable and efficient support. We specialize in the complete care of septic systems, including tank and pump inspections, electronic control diagnostics, and emergency services. Goebel Septic Service operates under fair pricing and full transparency, creating lasting relationships through trust and performance. We remain committed to maintaining the health and functionality of your septic systems while offering the highest standards in portable sanitation.
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
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Services
Goebel Septic Service specializes in keeping your septic system running smoothly with detailed inspections and thorough pumping. We eliminate buildup, test functionality, and provide actionable maintenance recommendations. Our technicians are highly trained and certified to ensure lasting results. Trust our family-owned business for responsive and professional septic care you can count on.
Goebels septic riser installation provides a simple, effective solution for improving your septic systems accessibility. Our professional team installs risers that bring the septic tank lid to the surface, ensuring that maintenance tasks are quick, easy, and cost-effective. Trust Goebel to make your septic system more reliable and reduce long-term maintenance challenges.
At Goebels Septic Service, we provide comprehensive septic inspections to help detect any problems before they cause significant damage. Our knowledgeable technicians check all parts of your system to ensure optimal performance and to recommend necessary maintenance. Schedule your inspection with us today to safeguard your homes septic health.
With Goebel Septics grease trap services, we guarantee a professional and efficient solution for all your grease trap needs. Whether your system is small or large, our skilled team uses specialized tools to ensure optimal cleaning. Regular maintenance will help prevent blockages and prolong the life of your equipment.
Reviews (33)
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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!
S. Peters
Mar 12, 2025
This company has been phenomenal for us. Everything cleaned and serviced perfectly and on time. Shout out to Arron May, the best help a person can hope for. Very professional and a great guy!
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!
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
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.
Lois Fowler
Dec 02, 2022
Your employee Josiah is absolutely wonderful. He does a good job we're very proud to have him take care of our restroom and he's very courteous and very polite. Great employee!!
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
Michael Hougen
Sep 10, 2022
Just wanted to give Goebels a shout out, especially Josiah top notch every visit professional, attentive.
Benjamin Peters
Sep 10, 2022
They were clear on the pricing, they were there when they said they'd be. Hopefully I don't need them again any time soon but they definitely lived up to their reputation. They were also super easy to work with, took payment over the phone ect. They earned these stars.
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.
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.
Eric Overhulser
Jan 15, 2021
This is a top notch operation. Time after time I have had emergencies and Goebel staff has been there...fast! My restrooms went down, they had 10 portables to my place within 30 min. Responsive, professional, and they will always have my business! Thank you Goebel!
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.
Ellen Hinderlie
May 06, 2020
Goebel's Septic Service has provided us a very nice portable restroom unit and has given us excellent customer service at a fair price! I highly recommend them and will use them again when needed. They keep our portable unit spotless and are always timely and courteous when providing service.
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
Bonnie B.
Dec 23, 2016
Goebels provides excellent service at a fair price! We have used them many times over many years. We are soooooo thankful that they were able to help us out today! Awesome company!
Al A.
Jul 29, 2016
I got a note from the county and had to find a pumper to come out and take care of the county's request. I checked out the Olympia Master Builders member list and called Goebel's. I told them I needed the tanks pumped and a report. The tech got out there, inspected the tanks and called me. Turns out my tanks were not in need of pumping and since an alarm was going off, he checked the functionality of my system. System was operating properly so he suggested I call someone else to check the wiring. He didn't know I had already called the company who installed my system and they were coming out after he completed his work. Sure enough, it was a wire. Goebel's could've pumped my tanks and left without looking any further, I hadn't hired them for the alarm that was going off, just the pumping. I appreciated the extra effort and not doing work that didn't need to be done. He left the paperwork the county needed and I was left with a much smaller bill than anticipated.
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.