What counts as a septic emergency?

Sewage backing up into tubs, toilets, showers, basement or floor drains; a septic alarm sounding alongside rising water, slow drains, odor or visible backup; standing water around the tank, risers or drain field; ground that suddenly turns wet, soggy or unusually green near the system; or several drains gurgling or draining slowly at once. Not every septic problem needs an immediate visit. The dividing line is risk.

What should I do while waiting for emergency service?

Stop or sharply limit water use. Do not run laundry, start the dishwasher, take long showers or keep flushing to test the system, because every extra gallon can make a backup or overflow worse. Call or text (330) 391-5551 and the company will help decide between an urgent visit, strict water limits until morning, or the next available appointment.

Septic & well inspectors

Double Flush Septic Services

Double Flush Septic Services is a family-owned septic company at 2481 Remsen Road in Medina, Ohio. It pumps, cleans, repairs, inspects and installs septic systems for homes and businesses across nine Northeast Ohio counties: Medina, Summit, Wayne, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Stark, Portage, Ashland and Erie.

Every cleaning includes backflushing, which uses the liquid already in the tank to break up and remove the heavy sludge layer rather than just the water, and a check of the inlet and outlet baffles. Inspections cover the tank and drain field and include educational inspections for new homeowners after purchase as well as required O&M and permit inspections. When a damaged baffle, line, lid, riser, alarm or pump turns up, the company documents it and explains the repair options. Emergency work is dispatched by call or text for backups, surfacing wastewater and alarm events, and the site tells owners to stop or sharply limit water use while they wait.

The company is licensed, bonded and insured, and is a bonded service provider, bonded installer and bonded septage hauler with the Ohio Department of Health, listed under Medina. Its owner-operator is a certified service provider for Norweco and Hydro-Action systems. New installations and replacements are done in Medina, Lorain, Summit and Wayne counties, and NPDES and spray systems are installed for commercial sites in Lorain, Medina, Summit and Wayne counties. Commercial work covers restaurants, contractors, property managers and multi-building properties, plus grease trap cleaning, hydro jetting, electric drain snaking and discharge pump service. Within Medina County the company says it charges no zone or travel fees.

Quotes are free by call or text on (330) 391-5551. No prices are published, and the site states that scheduling an appointment authorizes driveway access and accepts the risk of driveway damage, so confirm price, county permit requirements and access terms before booking.

Best for

Owners and managers of homes, parks, restaurants and other commercial property in Medina, Summit, Wayne, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Stark, Portage, Ashland or Erie county who need pumping, inspection, repair or a new system.

What they do

Septic tank pumping and cleaning
Septic tank inspections and drain field evaluation
Septic system installation and replacement
Septic repairs to baffles, lines, lids, risers, alarms and pumps
Emergency septic pumping and backup response
Grease trap cleaning
Hydro jetting
Electric drain snaking
Septic maintenance plans
Commercial septic and sewer pit pumping

Details

Attribute	Value
Ownership	Private
Licenses	Licensed, bonded and insured septic contractor (OH), Ohio Department of Health bonded service provider, installer and septage hauler (Medina)
Memberships	Certified service provider for Norweco systems, Certified service provider for Hydro-Action systems

What stands out

Serves nine Northeast Ohio counties: Medina, Summit, Wayne, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Stark, Portage, Ashland and Erie.
Bonded with the Ohio Department of Health as a service provider, installer and septage hauler, listed under Medina.
Every cleaning includes backflushing to remove the sludge layer and a check of the inlet and outlet baffles.
Installs new systems and replacements in Medina, Lorain, Summit and Wayne counties, including NPDES and spray systems for commercial sites.
Charges no zone or travel fees within Medina County.

Common questions

What counts as a septic emergency?: Sewage backing up into tubs, toilets, showers, basement or floor drains; a septic alarm sounding alongside rising water, slow drains, odor or visible backup; standing water around the tank, risers or drain field; ground that suddenly turns wet, soggy or unusually green near the system; or several drains gurgling or draining slowly at once. Not every septic problem needs an immediate visit. The dividing line is risk.
What should I do while waiting for emergency service?: Stop or sharply limit water use. Do not run laundry, start the dishwasher, take long showers or keep flushing to test the system, because every extra gallon can make a backup or overflow worse. Call or text (330) 391-5551 and the company will help decide between an urgent visit, strict water limits until morning, or the next available appointment.