Septic Services in York County, SC
Keith Morehead pumps, inspects, and repairs septic systems across York County, and he does every job himself. He has run Morehead Septic Services out of Clover since June 2024 and is state-licensed (South Carolina license OSWWP0079) and insured.
His work covers the system from the tank to the drain field. The pipe from the house to the tank belongs to a plumber. Keith’s own words: “The plumber does from the house to the tank. And I do from the tank to the drain field.”
Pump-outs start at $425. He works in Clover, York, Lake Wylie, Rock Hill, and the rest of York County.
What Keith Does
Septic Tank Pumping
Keith pumps the liquid and the solids, then scrapes the floor of the tank until the concrete shows. You see the bottom of your tank, in person or in a photo, before he closes it.
Call for this when: it has been three to five years, the drains are slow, or you can’t remember the last pump-out. Starting at $425.
Septic System Repairs
Keith replaces failing baffles, floats, and effluent pumps, repairs drain fields, and replaces tanks. He checks the outlet baffle on every pump-out, so a failing one is often caught before it sends solids into the drain field.
Call for this when: the system backs up again soon after pumping, or a pump alarm or wet spot shows up. One price for the job, with no hidden costs.
Septic Riser Installation
A riser brings the tank lid up to ground level, so the next pump-out needs no digging. Keith has set one into a brick patio and relaid the pavers around it.
Call for this when: the lid sits 10 inches or deeper, or under a lawn or patio you want left alone.
Septic Tank Inspections
Keith inspects septic systems for home sales, for the buyer or the seller, with a written inspection form and a 25-minute stress test of the drain field. He also tracks down problems nobody can explain, using a snake and a camera.
Call for this when: a house on septic is being sold, or symptoms keep coming back after pumping.
Emergency Septic Service
Keith answers his own phone 24 hours a day, six days a week. Sundays and holidays are sometimes available, so call to ask. One caller reached him after three other companies didn’t pick up.
Call for this when: sewage is backing up into the house or pooling in the yard.
Questions About Keith’s Septic Services
Which service do I need?
If you can’t remember the last pump-out, start with pumping. Keith inspects the tank while he pumps it and tells you if anything else is wrong. If you aren’t sure, call him and describe what you’re seeing.
Where does Keith’s work stop and a plumber’s start?
Keith handles the tank, the drain field, and everything between them. The pipe from the house to the tank, and the plumbing inside the house, belong to a plumber. If he finds the problem on the plumber’s side, he tells you.
Does Keith repair drain fields or install new septic tanks?
Yes. He repairs drain fields and installs new and replacement septic tanks. The septic system repairs page has the details.
Which towns does Keith work in?
York County, South Carolina: Clover, York, Lake Wylie, Rock Hill, and the communities around them. He is based in Clover.
Does Keith work on rentals, mobile home parks, and commercial properties?
Yes. He pumps tanks of any size. Owners and property managers should call him to talk through the property.
What does it cost?
Pump-outs start at $425. Everything else is quoted by the job, not by the hour, with no hidden costs. The septic pumping cost page has the full breakdown and the online estimate form.
Not Sure Which One You Need? Call Keith.
Tell him what you’re seeing. He answers his own phone, and he will tell you whether it is his job or a plumber’s.
The Owner on Every Job
Keith Morehead worked on Volkswagens for 26 years before he opened Morehead Septic Services in June 2024. The person who answers the phone is the person who pumps the tank, and his family’s name is on the side of the truck. Read the story on the About page.