When your septic system fails, every minute matters. Southern Sanitary Systems Inc. provides 24/7 emergency septic service across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto County, with a live team available day or night to stop backups, restore function, and protect your property.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Not every septic issue requires an emergency call, but some do. Here’s how to know the difference.
If you are experiencing any of the above, stop using water in the home and call (941) 925-7867 immediately. Running water during a septic backup can cause sewage to push further into the home or overflow into the yard.
Our team will always help you assess the situation over the phone. Call (941) 925-7867 and we’ll guide you through whether your situation is urgent.
Southern Sanitary Systems has provided emergency septic service across Southwest Florida for over 25 years. Here’s exactly what happens when you call:
Our emergency line is answered day and night. Our Office Heroes answer the phone during business hours and our qualified answering service after hours. By day, our office staff will ask a few questions about what you’re seeing and help you determine the next steps right away. After hours, our answering service will take your info and route you directly to our executive manager.
A trained septic technician is dispatched to your location. Our team is equipped to handle backups, pump failures, lift station alarms, ATU malfunctions, and overflow situations. We serve all of Sarasota County, including Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Siesta Key, Englewood, Nokomis, and Osprey.
Our technician will assess the system, identify the root cause, and explain the situation clearly. We provide an honest assessment of what’s wrong and what it will take to resolve it, no pressure, no guesswork.
We resolve the immediate issue and provide documentation of the work performed. If further service is needed, such as a drainfield evaluation or ATU repair, we’ll schedule it and make sure you understand the full picture before we leave.
Our technicians identify issues in the field and explain what they find. For repairs requiring an estimate, a licensed estimator will be dispatched to provide an accurate, upfront quote with no hidden costs.
Our emergency response covers the full range of septic and wastewater system failures:
We serve residential homes, commercial properties, rental properties, and HOA communities across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto County.
| 25+ Years of Experience | Serving Southwest Florida homeowners and businesses since 1994 |
| Family-Owned | Local, accountable, and invested in the community we serve |
| Honest Assessments | We tell you what your system needs, nothing more, nothing less |
| Licensed & Compliant | All work meets Florida FDOH and county environmental regulations |
| Transparent Pricing | Upfront quotes, you know the cost before we begin |
| Bilingual Service | Spanish-speaking staff available |
We provide 24/7 emergency septic service throughout:
Sarasota County
Sarasota · Venice · North Port · Englewood · Warm Mineral Springs · Casey Key · Siesta Key · Nokomis · Osprey
Manatee County
Bradenton · Parrish · Palmetto · Terra Ceia · Duette · Ellenton · Lakewood Ranch
Charlotte County
Port Charlotte · Punta Gorda · Rotonda West · Englewood · Manasota Key
DeSoto County
Arcadia · Fort Ogden · Lake Suzy · Nocatee
Don’t wait for a septic emergency to get worse. Call Southern Sanitary Systems Inc. at (941) 925-7867 any time, day or night, for immediate assistance across Sarasota and Southwest Florida.
Call (941) 925-7867 · Available 24/7 · Free Estimates Available
Free estimates are available for non-emergency services and system evaluations. Emergency dispatch fees may apply, your technician will discuss pricing before any work begins.