We’re a Stanly County septic company with an office in Albemarle. We pump, inspect, repair and install septic systems for homes and businesses across the county. Call or text (704) 218-9070.
Towns we serve in Stanly County
We also serve the rural communities in between, including Aquadale, Millingport and the Stanly County shores of Badin Lake and Lake Tillery. Just over the county lines, we take calls for nearby addresses in Cabarrus County (west of Locust and Stanfield) and Montgomery County (the east side of Badin Lake and Lake Tillery). Those properties are permitted by their own county, not Stanly.
Request a quote
We don’t post one flat price because jobs differ. A pump-out depends on tank size, how easy the lids are to reach, and where in the county you are. New systems and replacements are quoted per site. Call or text (704) 218-9070, or request a quote and we’ll get back to you with a price.
Stanly County permits, start to finish
Step-by-step guide: how to apply for a septic permit in Stanly and Union counties.
All septic permits in the county come from Stanly County Environmental Health in Albemarle (704-986-3675). Applications now go through the county’s Central Permitting office and its online platform (704-986-3667).
- Records: search existing septic permits online by tax record number. Homes built before 1973 usually have no record unless work was done later.
- New systems: a soil and site evaluation (backhoe pits required), then an Improvement Permit, then a Construction Authorization before building permits.
- Permits last: 5 years from the Improvement Permit date.
Repairs and inspections
We fix systems other companies installed or repaired, and we inspect for buyers, sellers and owners. Repairs | Inspections | Septic tank pumping in Stanly County
Office and hours
Dahl Septic Services, 214-B E North St, Albemarle, NC 28001. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. After hours, call or text (704) 218-9070 and we’ll respond based on urgency.
What customers say
“We called to have our septic pumped for the first time in many years and they were able to come within a few days!”
Mary McComb, Google review
NC septic license #9407I. Over a decade of combined experience. 71 Google reviews, rated 5.0. Also see Cabarrus County, Union County and Mecklenburg County.
Request a quote
Tell us what you need and where, and we’ll get back to you with a price. Prefer to talk? Call or text (704) 218-9070.
Questions people ask
Where do I apply for a septic permit in Stanly County?
Through the county’s Central Permitting office (704-986-3667), which now takes applications online.
How long is a Stanly County septic permit good for?
Five years from the date the Improvement Permit is issued.
What are the steps to get a new septic system approved?
A soil and site evaluation with backhoe pits, then an Improvement Permit, then a Construction Authorization before building permits.
Is a septic inspection required to sell a house in Stanly County?
Not by state law for every sale, but buyers and lenders often want one. When it’s done for a sale, it has to be done by a state-certified inspector. Ours are, under license #9407I.
How much does septic pumping cost?
We don’t post one flat price. It depends on tank size, lid access and where in the county you are. Request a quote.