4.9 out of 5 from 239 Google reviews
On time / Responsive11Knowledgeable6Friendly5
795 McDonald Rd, Covington, GA 30014
New construction installsRepair or replacement of failing systemsSeptic inspectionsTank pumping and cleaning+1 more
Georgia City Directory
Septic Companies in Covington, GA
Covington is the county seat of Newton County, in the eastern part of metro Atlanta. It was founded as the seat of the newly organized county and later grew with the railroad, and two historic districts in the city are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Septic permits for property in and around Covington come from the Newton County health department.
7 companies listed
Ranked by rating, reviews and focus
Checked November 2026
Septic Tank Pumping, Repair & Installation in Covington
These are local septic companies that may provide septic service such as septic tank pumping, septic repair or septic installation. A service is shown only when that company's own website confirms it.
Ranked by rating, review count and specialist focus. Unrated companies last. No company pays for its place.
Badges come from what customers say in Google reviews
- 4.9 out of 5 from 194 Google reviewsOn time / Responsive8Fair price8Professional74225 GA-162, Covington, GA 30016Repair or replacement of failing systemsAlternative systems (engineered, aerobic or mound)Septic inspectionsTank pumping and cleaning+4 more
- 4.8 out of 5 from 85 Google reviewsOn time / Responsive12Friendly7Fair price71019 McDonald Rd, Covington, GA 30014
- 5.0 out of 5 from 28 Google reviewsOn time / Responsive10Fair price8Professional8272 Newton Factory Bridge Rd, Covington, GA 30014New construction installsRepair or replacement of failing systemsConventional septic systemsSeptic inspections+5 more
- 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Google reviewsFriendly311920 GA-212, Covington, GA 30014
- 3.8 out of 5 from 9 Google reviews2580 S Henderson Mill Rd, Covington, GA 30014
- 3.2 out of 5 from 13 Google reviewsProfessional4On time / Responsive3775 McDonald Rd, Covington, GA 30014
What the Covington listings show
This page lists seven companies for Covington. All seven have a Google rating. Paul's Septic Tank Service ranks first with a 4.9 rating from 239 reviews. We were able to read the websites of three of the seven. Among those, two describe installing systems for new construction, three mention repairing or replacing failing systems, three offer tank pumping and one mentions alternative systems.
Historic homes and new growth
Covington mixes antebellum homes, some spared during Sherman's March to the Sea, with newer homes and lots around it; Interstate 20 runs just north of the city. Septic work on an older property often starts with finding and inspecting what is already in the ground, while a new lot starts with a construction permit. Georgia's rules require that permit before anyone installs a system or begins developing a lot that will use one, and the county issues it only after a site inspection looks at soil, groundwater and rock.
Where these companies say they work
Three of the Covington companies list the areas they serve on their websites. Besides Covington, the places named by more than one of them are Conyers, Loganville, McDonough, Monroe, Monticello and Newborn. Each business page shows the areas that company names, so check that your property is covered before you call. Seven of the seven publish hours on Google, including one that show as open 24 hours a day, and four link to a company website. For more choices nearby, the Newton County page lists four more companies in the county that are not on a city page.
Questions worth asking in Covington
None of the three websites we could read mentions soil tests, perc tests or permit help, so ask who will arrange the soil evaluation and file the permit with the county health department. None of the three websites we could read mentions financing, so ask about payment options if you need to spread the cost. Only one of the three websites we could read mentions alternative systems such as aerobic, mound or engineered designs, so if your lot may need one, ask whether the company installs them. A missing mention does not mean a company does not offer the service; it only means its website did not say so.
Before you call a Covington installer
Share the address, the bedroom count and whether you are building, replacing or buying. Ask the company whether it files the Newton County permit, whether it offers inspections for a home sale, and what its quote includes. Newton County also has a county page in this directory for service-area businesses with no city listed, so check it for more choices.
How septic permits work in Georgia
Georgia's onsite sewage rules (Rule 511-3-1-.03 of the Georgia Department of Public Health) say no one may install a septic system, or begin developing a lot that will use one, without first getting a construction permit from the County Health Department. Repairs, replacements and additions to existing systems must be permitted and inspected too.
The application covers the property, the planned system, the number of bedrooms and the soil, including seasonal high groundwater and any rock. The county issues the permit only after a site inspection with favorable findings, and a system may not be covered or used until the county has made a final inspection and approved it in writing.
The Department certifies the people who install, inspect, pump and repair septic systems, and publishes lists of certified installers, pumpers and soil classifiers. A certification from another state does not carry over to Georgia.
A plain-language summary, not legal advice. Sources: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 511-3-1-.03 and Georgia DPH onsite sewage program. Your county environmental health office can answer questions about a specific property.