Meet the Team Behind Central Florida’s Most Trusted Septic Service
35+ Years of Experience | 8-Year Warranty | No Hidden Fees | Faith-Based Integrity
Licensed • Insured • Family-Owned • Locally Operated
Your Septic System Deserves More Than a Fly-By-Night Contractor
Let’s be honest—most homeowners in Central Florida have heard the horror stories. A septic company that doesn’t show up. A “visual inspection” that misses critical problems. Hidden fees that double the original quote. Or worse, a drainfield that fails just months after a so-called “repair.”
You deserve better. You deserve a septic company you can actually trust.
That’s exactly why Josh Haranda and Travis Wilson founded Septic Services of Central Florida in September 2025. After decades of watching homeowners get burned by dishonest contractors, inadequate inspections, and surprise charges, they decided enough was enough.
The Problem We Saw (And Decided to Fix)
Working in Central Florida’s septic industry for over 35 years combined, Josh and Travis witnessed the same problems over and over:
Dishonest pricing: Customers quoted one price, then hit with mysterious “additional fees” after the work was done
Inadequate inspections: Quick “visual inspections” that missed serious problems, leaving homeowners facing costly failures down the road
Unreliable service: Missed appointments, no-shows, and contractors who simply disappeared after taking a deposit
Short warranties: Industry-standard 3-5 year warranties that left homeowners vulnerable to expensive repairs
Impersonal treatment: Customers treated like transactions, not neighbors
Our Solution: Trust, Transparency, and an Unmatched Warranty
We built Septic Services of Central Florida on a simple promise: Treat every customer the way we’d want our own families treated.
That means:
No hidden fees. Ever. You get transparent pricing before we start work—what we quote is what you pay.
Central Florida’s only 8-year warranty on new installations with a signed maintenance agreement (compared to the industry standard of 3-5 years)
Thorough inspections, not just cursory “visual” checks that miss critical problems
Same-day response to every inquiry because your time matters
Owner involvement in every job—we don’t hand you off to random crews
Faith-based integrity guiding every decision we make
Complete Septic Solutions for Central Florida Homeowners & Businesses
With over 35 years of combined experience, we provide comprehensive septic services across Polk, Hardee, and Hillsborough Counties. Whether you’re a homeowner needing routine maintenance or a commercial property requiring large-scale system work, we have the expertise to handle it all.
Septic Tank Pumping
Regular septic tank pumping is the foundation of system longevity. We recommend pumping every 3-5 years depending on household size and usage. Our thorough pumping service includes complete tank evacuation, visual inspection of tank components, and honest assessment of your system’s condition.
New Septic System Installation
Installing a new septic system is a significant investment. We handle every aspect—from soil evaluation and system design to permitting, installation, and final inspection. Every new installation comes with our industry-leading 8-year warranty when paired with a signed maintenance agreement.
Drainfield Repairs and Replacements
Drainfield failure is one of the most expensive septic problems homeowners face. Our expertise in Central Florida’s unique soil conditions, high water tables, and aggressive root systems means we diagnose problems accurately and provide lasting solutions—not temporary patches.
Real Estate Septic Inspections
Buying or selling a home with a septic system? Our thorough inspections go beyond simple “visual” checks. We evaluate tank condition, measure scum and sludge levels, test drainfield function, and provide detailed reports that protect buyers and sellers alike.
Advanced Treatment Units (ATUs)
Advanced Treatment Units require specialized knowledge for installation, maintenance, and repair. We’re trained and experienced in ATU systems, ensuring your advanced system operates efficiently and meets all regulatory requirements.
Commercial Septic Services
From restaurants and retail centers to industrial facilities and multi-family properties, we provide commercial septic solutions scaled to your business needs. We understand the urgency of
commercial septic issues and prioritize rapid response to minimize business disruption.
Complete Septic Solutions for Central Florida Homeowners & Businesses
With over 35 years of combined experience, we provide comprehensive septic services across Polk, Hardee, and Hillsborough Counties. Whether you’re a homeowner needing routine maintenance or a commercial property requiring large-scale system work, we have the expertise to handle it all.
Trustworthiness
What it means: We do what we say we’ll do, when we say we’ll do it. No surprises, no excuses, no hidden agendas.
How it benefits you: You get honest assessments of your septic system’s condition, transparent pricing before work begins, and complete confidence that we’re recommending what’s actually needed—not what’s most profitable for us.
Reliability
What it means: We show up on time, respond same-day, and back our work with Central Florida’s strongest warranty.
How it benefits you: You don’t waste time waiting for callbacks that never come or dealing with missed appointments. Our 8-year warranty means you have genuine peace of mind for over a decade, not just a few years.
Friendliness
What it means: We make friends first, then do business. You’ll know us on a first-name basis, and we treat your property like it’s our own.
How it benefits you: Septic service doesn’t have to be stressful or unpleasant. We make the experience as comfortable as possible, explaining everything clearly and treating you like a neighbor, not a transaction.
Faith-Based Integrity
What it means: Our Christian faith isn’t just something we practice on Sundays—it’s the moral foundation of how we run this business every single day.
How it benefits you: You’re working with people whose values require us to do what’s right, not what’s easy or profitable. We answer to a higher standard than just the bottom line.
Meet Your Septic Experts
Josh Haranda – Technical Expert & Field Operations Leader
With over 20 years of hands-on septic industry experience, Josh is the technical backbone of Septic Services of Central Florida. He’s not just seen it all—he’s fixed it all.
Josh’s Expertise:
- Septic tank pumping and maintenance
- New septic system installations
- Drainfield repairs and complete replacements
- Real estate septic inspections
- Advanced Treatment Units (ATUs)
- Commercial septic systems
What customers say about Josh:
Josh is known throughout Polk and Hardee Counties for his practical problem-solving skills and his commitment to educating homeowners about their septic systems. He doesn’t just fix problems—he helps you understand what went wrong and how to prevent it from happening again.
When you work with Septic Services of Central Florida, Josh’s two decades of Florida-specific expertise ensure your septic system is in the hands of someone who truly knows Central Florida’s unique challenges: high water tables, sandy soil, aggressive tree root systems, and the impact of our intense rainy season.
Travis Wilson – Customer Relations & Business Development
With 15 years of experience in heavy equipment trade and sales, Travis brings a unique perspective to the septic industry. His background taught him that the best business relationships start with genuine friendship and mutual respect.
Travis’s Approach:
- Relationship-first communication: “We make friends first, then do business”
- Direct, dependable solutions: No runaround, no corporate doublespeak
- Customer education: Helping you understand your options so you can make informed decisions
- Faith-based business practices: Treating people the way we want to be treated
Travis’s Leadership Style:
As a natural leader (ESTJ personality), Travis values structure, clear communication, and practical results. He’s not interested in gimmicks or trendy marketing—just honest service, transparent pricing, and building long-term relationships with the people we serve.
“I personally make friends with our customers right off the bat,” Travis explains. “We’re on a first-name basis pretty quick if I can. It’s not about being robotic like some places—it’s about giving you the sense that we’re friends instead of us just doing business.”
Combined Experience You Can Trust
Together, Josh and Travis bring over 35 years of combined expertise across the septic industry and heavy equipment operations. This partnership blends deep technical knowledge with exceptional customer service—a combination that’s rare in the septic industry.
Why Central Florida Homeowners Choose Us
Licensed & Fully Insured
- Florida State-Registered Septic Tank Contractor (all work performed legally and professionally)
- $1,000,000 liability insurance coverage protecting your property and investment
- All permitting handled by our team—we navigate the Florida DOH and DEP requirements so you don’t have to
35+ Years of Combined Expertise
Josh: 20+ years of septic industry experience
Travis: 15+ years of heavy equipment and sales experience
Deep knowledge of Central Florida’s unique challenges: high water tables, sandy soil, rainy season impacts, tree root intrusion
Same-Day Response Commitment
When you call or email Septic Services of Central Florida, you don’t get stuck in voicemail jail or wait days for a callback. We respond the same day—because we know septic problems don’t wait, and neither should you.
Industry-Leading 8-Year Warranty
Our 8-year warranty on new septic installations with a signed maintenance agreement isn’t just the best in Central Florida—it’s a statement of confidence in our workmanship.
Compare:
- Lee Kirk & Sons Septic: 5-year warranty
- William Dustin Septic: 3-year warranty (extendable)
- Most competitors: 3-5 years standard
- Septic Services of Central Florida: 8 YEARS
That’s not a typo. We stand behind our work for over a decade because we do it right the first time.
No Hidden Fees Guarantee
We give you transparent, detailed pricing before we start work. What we quote is what you pay. No surprise charges. No mysterious “additional fees.” No fine print.
This is our promise: If we discover additional work is needed after we begin, we stop, explain the situation clearly, provide a new quote, and wait for your approval before proceeding.
Proudly Serving Central Florida Since 2025
We’re not an out-of-state franchise or a corporate conglomerate. We’re your neighbors—locally owned and operated right here in Bartow, Florida.
Our Service Area:
Polk County: Lakeland, Bartow, Winter Haven, Auburndale, Haines City, Mulberry, Fort Meade, Davenport, and surrounding communities
Hardee County: Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, Bowling Green, and surrounding areas
Hillsborough County: Plant City, Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, Seffner, Lithia, and select Tampa areas
Our Community Commitment
Being locally owned means we’re invested in this community—not just as business owners, but as residents, neighbors, and people of faith.
- Church involvement and local faith community connections
- Community Discount Program: 3+ neighbors scheduling service together receive special pricing
- Supporting local families and businesses with honest, reliable septic solutions
- Building relationships, not just completing transactions
Customer Success Stories
What Our Neighbors Are Saying
“Personable, friendly, and easy to work with.”
This is the consistent feedback we hear from customers across Central Florida. While we’re a brand-new company, our founders’ decades of experience and commitment to relationship-first service is already making an impact.
The SSCF Difference in Action
What sets us apart isn’t just what we say—it’s what customers experience:
- Josh and Travis personally involved in your project
- Technicians you know by name, not random crews
- Clear explanations of what we’re doing and why
- Respect for your property and your time
Follow-through on every commitment we make
Experience the SSCF Difference
Join hundreds of Central Florida homeowners who are discovering what septic service should be: honest, professional, and backed by people you can trust.
Whether you need routine septic tank pumping, a thorough real estate inspection, drainfield repair, or a complete new system installation, we’re here to serve you with integrity and expertise.
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Our Promise to You
- Same-day response to your inquiry
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Licensed, insured, and professionally trained
- 8-year warranty on new installations
- Owner involvement in every project
- Faith-based integrity in all we do
Because your home and your family deserve nothing less than Central Florida’s most trusted septic service.