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Southern Shores Septic & Excavating

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Southern Shores Septic & Excavating

We are a southern Maryland based company providing all septic and excavating services

11/04/2026

🦃 Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Your septic system is about to have its busiest week of the year.

Extra guests mean extra showers, extra flushes, extra dishes, and a whole lot of turkey grease. All of it ends up in your tank in just a few days. Here's how to keep the holiday about family and food, not a backed-up drain on Thanksgiving morning:

✅ Pump before the guests arrive. If it's been 3+ years, early November is the time.
✅ Keep turkey grease OUT of the sink. Let it cool, pour it in a can, and toss it.
✅ Spread out the water use. Run full dishwasher loads and save the laundry for after company leaves.
✅ Put a lidded trash can in the guest bath. Wipes (yes, even "flushable" ones) don't belong in a septic tank.
✅ Keep cars off the drain field. When the driveway fills up, guests park on the lawn, and that lawn is often your drain field.

Watch for slow drains, gurgling pipes, odors, or soggy spots in the yard. If you see them, call before it becomes a holiday emergency.

Read the full guide here 👉 https://www.somdsvcs.com/hosting-thanksgiving-on-a-septic-system-southern-md-guide

Need pumping or an inspection before the holiday rush? Southern Shore Septic Services serves Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's County. Message us today to get on the schedule. Our calendar fills up fast in November!

10/31/2026

🎃 No tricks—just reliable excavation solutions when you need them most!

This Halloween, count on our professional hydro-excavation team for a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional digging. Whether you’re planning ahead or facing an unexpected emergency, our 24/7 services are ready to help, day or night.

With competitive pricing, dependable service, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, we make every job feel a little less frightening. 👻

Need hydro-excavation support? Get a quote today and let our experienced team handle the dirty work with care and precision.

Have a safe and happy Halloween! 🕸️

10/19/2026

Closing day goes quiet… then the inspector says the septic system can’t be approved—because the permits/updates aren’t on file.

That’s when title can stall. And real estate timelines don’t wait.

Before you list or sign an offer, we recommend asking for:
Permits and any prior upgrade documentation
The inspection report (pass/fail details, required corrections)
System location info (so repairs/verification don’t become a guessing game)
Current system condition notes and any maintenance records

If you’re worried about “digging up the whole yard,” hydro-excavation helps us investigate faster and more precisely. Less disruption, quicker answers for the paperwork—and the people waiting on closing.

We can review what you have and tell you what to request next.
Get a quote.

10/12/2026

Happy Columbus Day! 🍂

Today is a great time to appreciate the people, ideas, and determination that help move communities forward. At our team, we’re proud to support your projects with reliable hydro-excavation services designed for safer, more efficient results.

Whether you’re planning ahead or facing an urgent excavation need, our professionals are available 24/7 to provide dependable support at competitive pricing. Your safety and satisfaction remain our top priorities—every hour, every project.

Need excavation services you can count on? Get a quote today and let’s keep your project moving with confidence.

What are you grateful for in your community this Columbus Day?

10/05/2026

Standing water in the yard + slow sinks? That “it’s probably the tank” guess can send you chasing the wrong problem.

We do a quick 3-step walkthrough to point you toward the drainfield vs. the tank:

1) Look for surface clues: puddling, unusually lush grass, or soggy spots
2) Listen for household patterns: slow drains before the odor hits
3) Sniff the timing: odors near plumbing vs. odors that seem to ride the yard

If you’re calling after hours, we want you found fast—with minimal disruption. That’s where hydro-excavation helps: we can accurately locate what’s going on while keeping the work tighter and the recovery quicker.

Get a quote — or Contact Southern Shores for emergency service if things are getting worse tonight.

09/28/2026

Laundry backs up. You can hear it—then the yard starts to go. In that moment, “we’ll call tomorrow” turns into a mess you don’t want.

In the first 15 minutes, we want you to:
- Shut off the water
- Keep people and pets away
- Locate the shutoff valve/cleanout
- Call for emergency hydro-excavation

We’re Southern Shores Septic & Excavating—and 24/7 is why you’re getting help when it matters most: reliable crews, faster response, and competitive pricing so you can get the fix before it turns into a flood.

Contact us for emergency services.

09/21/2026

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They were very professional and took time to teach and educate me on my septic system.

09/14/2026

That “mystery” smell around the yard? It usually isn’t just a nuisance—homeowners ignore it and it turns into a bigger (and messier) problem.

Here are 3 warning signs you can check right now:
Slow drains: Often points to a blockage or drainfield trouble.
Gurgling sounds: Can signal restricted flow or air trapped in the system.
Sewage odor: Typically means leaks or saturation where you don’t want any.

If you’re worried but not sure what you’re looking at, we usually recommend hydro-excavation as a safer first step. It helps us get accurate diagnosis with less guesswork than digging blindly—especially when the system is stressed.

Contact us for emergency services.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Southern Shores Septic! 🇺🇸

Today, we’re recognizing the hardworking people who keep our communities moving—on the job, at home, and everywhere in between. Your dedication matters, and we’re proud to support our customers with reliable, professional hydro-excavation and septic services when they need us most.

With 24/7 emergency service, competitive pricing, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, our team is ready to help make challenging jobs safer and more efficient.

Enjoy a well-earned day of rest, and remember: when you need dependable service, Southern Shores Septic is here for you.

Need a quote? Contact us today. What are you celebrating this Labor Day? 🛠️

08/31/2026

🚜 Before the first wall goes up, the site work has to be right. Excavation, grading, drainage, septic, utility trenching — we handle the groundwork that every successful project depends on, for homeowners and builders across Southern Maryland.
👉 See our full range of site work services: https://www.somdsvcs.com/site-work-services

📞 Free quotes: 410-858-7982

Address

8825 Grover’s Turn Lane
Owings, MD
20736

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	7am - 5pm

Website

http://Www.somdsvcs.com/

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