From new septic installs to drain field restoration, Bruce Bunch handles the whole system — honest work, fair pricing, and a job done right the first time.
Your septic system quietly does one of the most important jobs on your property, and when it works right you never think about it. Bruce Bunch has spent 32 years working on septic systems and drain fields across West Georgia and East Alabama, and he treats yours like it's on his own land — installed to code, repaired for good, and explained in plain language.
A healthy septic system is really two things working together: a tank that separates and holds solids, and a drain field that returns treated water safely to the soil. When either side falls out of balance, you get slow drains, soggy spots in the yard, or backups in the house. Bruce diagnoses the whole system, not just the symptom, so you're not paying twice for the same problem.
As a Georgia Licensed Master Plumber and an Eljen GSF certified installer, Bruce handles everything from a straightforward tank pump-out to a full engineered system on a tough lot. It's honest, owner-operated work with upfront pricing and no upselling — just the right fix for your property and your budget.
Whatever your septic system needs, Bruce covers it — new installs, repairs, inspections and routine service.
New septic systems designed and installed to code for your property.
Learn More →Failing tanks, baffles and lines repaired properly and for good.
Learn More →New drain fields installed for reliable, long-term treatment.
Learn More →Failing or saturated drain fields diagnosed, restored and repaired.
Learn More →Thorough septic inspections for homeowners, sellers and buyers.
Learn More →Routine pumping and service to keep your system healthy.
Learn More →A failing septic system doesn't just cause a mess — it's a health hazard and a threat to your property value. Untreated wastewater surfacing in the yard or backing up indoors exposes your family to bacteria, and a neglected system can contaminate groundwater and nearby wells. Catching problems early keeps a small repair from becoming a five-figure replacement.
Septic systems also fail on their own schedule, not yours. Solids build up over years, baffles corrode, and drain fields slowly lose their ability to absorb water. Most homeowners never see it coming because the warning signs are subtle until the day everything backs up at once. Regular service and honest inspections are how you stay ahead of it.
Around Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley, our clay-heavy soils and high water tables make septic work unforgiving of shortcuts. A system that isn't sized, sloped, and sited correctly will fight you for years. Bruce's experience with local soil conditions — and with advanced Eljen GSF systems for the hardest lots — means your system is built for where you actually live.
Every septic job comes with the same standards, no matter the size:
Here's how Bruce takes a septic project from first call to a system you can forget about again:
Call or text 706-527-3829, or request service online. We'll find a time that works and confirm the details up front.
Bruce or the crew arrives on time, finds the real source of the problem, and explains it in plain language.
You get a clear, honest, upfront price before any work begins — no surprises and no pressure.
We fix it right the first time, clean up after ourselves, and stand behind every job we do.
For most households, every three to five years is a good rule of thumb, but it depends on tank size and how many people live in the home. A tank that goes too long lets solids escape into the drain field, which is far more expensive to fix. Bruce can check your levels and tell you honestly whether you're due.
Watch for slow drains throughout the house, gurgling toilets, sewage odors, and unusually lush or soggy patches in the yard over the drain field. Backups into the lowest drains are a later, more serious sign. If you notice any of these, call 706-527-3829 before it gets worse — early action usually means a smaller repair.
Yes. Bruce designs and installs complete septic systems for new homes and additions, sized and sited for your lot, soil, and household. He handles the tank, the drain field, and the permitting so your system passes inspection and performs for the long haul.
It depends on why it's failing. A field that's saturated from overloading or a clogged line can often be restored, while one that's reached the end of its life may need replacement. Bruce evaluates the field honestly and recommends the least invasive fix that will actually last — not the most expensive one.
Yes. Bruce is Eljen GSF certified, which means he's trained to install and service Geotextile Sand Filter systems — an advanced on-site wastewater solution ideal for small lots, poor soils, and high water tables. If a standard system won't work on your property, he has engineered options that will.
Bruce serves Columbus, GA and the surrounding Chattahoochee Valley across West Georgia and East Alabama, including the Columbus metro into Russell County, AL. He works those areas as a Columbus, GA licensed master plumber. Call or text 706-527-3829 to confirm service to your address.
GA Licensed Master Plumber #107769 • Eljen GSF Certified • 32 Years Experience • Residential, Commercial & Septic • Upfront Pricing • Serving Columbus, GA & the Chattahoochee Valley