Since 1972, the question hasn’t been “who can fix it?” but “is Able available?” Located on Hillside Drive in Inman, Able Grease and Septic Tank LLC is the Upstate’s oldest and most trusted name in wastewater management. From pumping residential tanks in Boiling Springs to cleaning grease traps for Spartanburg restaurants, from servicing lake homes near Lake Bowen to maintaining commercial lift stations in Duncan and Lyman, we have over five decades of experience handling the messy jobs so you don’t have to. Our 4.8-star rating across 26 reviews reflects what three generations of Upstate families and business owners already know: when septic or grease issues arise, Able delivers fast, clean, reliable service every single time.
The Able name carries weight in Spartanburg and Greenville Counties because we’ve earned trust through consistent performance since Richard Nixon was president. We’re not a franchise operation or a regional company that opened last year—we’re a family-owned business that has served the same communities for 52 years, maintaining relationships that span generations of homeowners and decades of restaurant partnerships. Whether you need routine residential septic pumping, emergency grease trap service that keeps your kitchen operational, lift station maintenance for commercial properties, or certified inspections for real estate transactions, Able brings both the technical expertise and the personal accountability that come from being your neighbors, not just your service provider.
Complete Residential & Commercial Sanitation Services
Able Grease and Septic Tank LLC provides comprehensive wastewater services for both residential properties and commercial establishments throughout the Upstate. Our dual focus on septic systems and grease management—reflected in our company name—gives us unique capabilities that single-focus competitors can’t match.
- Residential Septic Tank Pumping Throughout the Upstate — Proper septic pumping is the foundation of system longevity, and we’ve been doing it longer than most competitors have been in business. We remove both the floating scum layer and settled sludge completely, inspect inlet and outlet baffles for damage or deterioration, check and clean effluent filters to prevent drainfield contamination, evaluate tank structural condition and flag any concerns, and provide honest recommendations about service intervals based on household size, water usage, and system age. For lake properties near Lake Bowen where seasonal occupancy patterns affect maintenance needs, for established neighborhoods in Boiling Springs with aging systems requiring extra attention, and for rural homes throughout Spartanburg County where septic is the only option, we deliver the thorough service that protects your investment and prevents expensive failures. Our trucks operate throughout Spartanburg and Greenville Counties, we schedule service promptly without the weeks-long backlogs that plague some competitors, and we treat every property with the care and respect it deserves—no matter how remote the location or challenging the access.
- Commercial Grease Trap Cleaning & FOG Management — Restaurants, commercial kitchens, food processing facilities, and any establishment serving prepared food generates fats, oils, and grease (FOG) that must be captured before entering sewer systems or septic tanks. We provide professional grease trap cleaning and maintenance services that keep commercial kitchens operational and compliant with health department regulations: scheduled service tailored to your kitchen’s volume and trap capacity, complete pumping and cleaning of grease interceptors, documentation and manifests for regulatory compliance and health inspections, emergency response when traps overflow or backup into kitchen operations, and guidance on proper FOG disposal practices that prevent violations. For restaurant owners in downtown Spartanburg, Duncan’s commercial corridors, or anywhere throughout the Upstate, grease trap failures don’t just create unpleasant working conditions—they shut down operations, trigger health violations, and cost thousands in lost revenue. We schedule service to minimize operational disruption (early mornings, late evenings, or whenever works for your business), we arrive when promised, and we handle the work efficiently so your kitchen staff can focus on serving customers rather than dealing with plumbing disasters.
- Sewer Lift Station Pumping & Maintenance — Commercial properties, multi-unit developments, and some residential areas that can’t rely on gravity flow require lift stations to pump wastewater to treatment facilities or septic systems. These critical infrastructure components need regular maintenance to prevent failures that create health hazards and operational shutdowns. We service sewer lift stations for commercial properties, residential developments, and municipal systems: routine pumping to prevent solids buildup that damages pumps, inspection of pump operation, floats, and control systems, cleaning of wet wells to maintain capacity and prevent odors, emergency response when lift station failures threaten property or operations, and coordination with facility managers or HOAs for scheduled maintenance programs. For business parks in Duncan, residential communities in Lyman, or commercial facilities throughout the region where lift station failure means sewage backups affecting multiple units or tenants, our 24/7 availability and decades of experience provide the reliability that keeps operations running and prevents disasters.
- Drainfield Repair & System Troubleshooting — When septic systems show signs of failure—slow drains, sewage odors, wet spots over the drainfield, or actual backups—proper diagnosis determines whether you need routine pumping, specific repairs, or complete system replacement. We troubleshoot problems systematically: evaluating tank levels and pumping history, inspecting system components for damage or malfunction, assessing drainfield condition and any signs of saturation or failure, testing distribution systems for proper flow and level operation, and providing honest assessments of repair options versus replacement needs. Our 52 years serving the Upstate means we’ve seen every type of septic failure and every attempted repair—we know what works, what’s temporary, and what’s throwing good money after bad. For homeowners in Boiling Springs or rural Spartanburg County facing system problems, we provide realistic guidance that protects your budget while ensuring solutions actually address root causes rather than just postponing inevitable failures.
- Real Estate Septic Inspections & Certified Reports — Property transactions throughout Spartanburg and Greenville Counties require professional septic inspections that inform buying decisions and satisfy lender requirements. We provide certified pre-purchase evaluations documenting tank size, capacity, and condition relative to home occupancy, current pumping status and maintenance history indicators, structural integrity of visible components, drainfield location and any signs of failure or stress, compliance with setback requirements and current regulations, and detailed recommendations for any needed repairs or maintenance with cost estimates. For buyers considering lake properties near Lake Bowen, homes in Inman’s established neighborhoods, or rural properties where septic condition significantly affects value, our inspections provide the information needed to negotiate repairs, adjust offers, or walk away from systems that are beyond economical repair. Our reports satisfy lender and closing attorney requirements, and our 52-year reputation provides credibility that prevents inspection findings from becoming disputed closing obstacles.
- Emergency Service & 24/7 Availability — Septic emergencies and grease trap overflows don’t respect business hours. We maintain 24/7 availability for emergency situations throughout our service area—sewage backups that threaten homes or businesses, grease trap failures that shut down kitchen operations, lift station malfunctions affecting multiple units, or any wastewater crisis requiring immediate response. Our emergency service includes rapid dispatch (we answer phones, not voicemail systems), diagnostic capability to identify root causes quickly, equipment and supplies to address most situations on the first visit, and follow-up service to ensure problems stay solved. For restaurant managers facing health inspections tomorrow, homeowners with guests arriving for the weekend, or business owners where operational downtime means lost revenue, knowing Able answers the phone and responds fast provides peace of mind that’s as valuable as our technical capability.
Serving Inman, Spartanburg, Boiling Springs, and the Greater Upstate
Whether you live in a quiet subdivision in Lyman, operate a busy kitchen in downtown Spartanburg, own a lake home near Lake Bowen, or manage commercial properties in Duncan, Able Grease and Septic Tank LLC is your local partner for wastewater management. We’re based on Hillside Drive in Inman, which positions us centrally within our service area covering Spartanburg and Greenville Counties. Over 52 years, we’ve built relationships throughout the region—with homeowners who call us every few years for routine pumping and trust us to maintain their systems properly, with restaurant owners who depend on our scheduled grease trap service to stay compliant and operational, with property managers who need reliable lift station maintenance across multiple locations, and with real estate professionals who trust our inspection reports to facilitate smooth closings.
The Upstate’s mix of residential, commercial, and lake properties creates diverse wastewater service needs. Spartanburg’s urban corridors require commercial grease trap expertise and rapid emergency response for businesses where downtime costs thousands per hour. Boiling Springs’ residential neighborhoods need consistent septic pumping and honest maintenance guidance from contractors who won’t oversell unnecessary work. Lake Bowen’s seasonal and year-round lake homes face unique challenges from variable occupancy patterns, older systems installed before current regulations, and environmental sensitivity near water bodies. Duncan and Lyman’s commercial properties depend on lift station reliability and professional service that accommodates business operations rather than disrupting them. Our comprehensive capabilities and 52 years of local experience mean we understand these different contexts—we’re not trying to apply one-size-fits-all solutions, we’re adapting our service to match each property’s specific needs and circumstances.
Able operates with “All Day” hours—not because we’re literally working 24 hours every day, but because we maintain availability that matches our customers’ needs rather than limiting service to convenient 9-to-5 schedules. Restaurant kitchens need grease trap service when it doesn’t interfere with meal rushes. Homeowners with full-time jobs need pumping scheduled around work commitments. Emergency situations require response regardless of the clock or calendar. This availability, combined with our dispatch responsiveness and service area coverage, means Able is usually the answer when Upstate property owners ask “who can help me today?”—not “who can fit me in next month?”
Why Upstate Families and Businesses Choose Able Grease and Septic Tank
4.8-Star Reputation: 52 Years of Earned Trust — Achieving a 4.8-star rating after 52 years in business means consistently delivering professional service across thousands of customers, multiple generations of homeowners, and countless restaurant partnerships. Our reviews emphasize reliability (showing up when scheduled), responsiveness (answering phones and dispatching quickly), professionalism (courteous crews who respect property), and honesty (fair pricing without surprise charges or unnecessary upselling). When customers say “Able has been our family’s septic company for decades” or “they’ve serviced our restaurant since we opened,” they’re describing the relationship-based service that comes from being local, established, and accountable to the communities we serve. We’re not chasing one-time transactions—we’re maintaining trust with customers we’ll see again in three years for the next pumping, next month for scheduled grease trap service, or next week when they call us for a neighbor’s referral.
Established 1972: Three Generations of Local Service — Longevity in the septic and grease trap industry isn’t common—most companies fold within a decade due to equipment costs, regulatory challenges, or inability to build consistent customer bases. Able has survived and thrived for 52 years because we’ve adapted to changing regulations while maintaining core values of honest service and fair dealing. We’ve pumped tanks for grandparents, parents, and now their children. We’ve serviced restaurants through multiple ownership changes and economic cycles. We’ve maintained relationships with property managers across decades of commercial development. This continuity provides perspective and stability that newer companies can’t offer—we remember which neighborhoods have chronic septic challenges, we’ve tracked long-term performance of different system types, and we’ve seen which maintenance approaches actually prevent failures versus which create new problems. Experience matters in wastewater management, and 52 years of continuous service to the same region provides expertise that competitors established last year simply don’t possess.
Dual Expertise in Residential Septic & Commercial Grease Management — Most wastewater contractors specialize in either residential septic or commercial grease services—very few handle both at professional levels. Able’s name reflects our integrated capability: we’re equally competent pumping homeowners’ septic tanks and cleaning restaurants’ grease interceptors. This matters because many properties have both needs (restaurants with septic systems, homes with commercial kitchens, multi-use properties with various wastewater streams), and because the diagnostic skills for troubleshooting backups and slow drains overlap between residential and commercial contexts. For property owners throughout the Upstate who need contractors capable of handling diverse wastewater challenges, our comprehensive expertise eliminates the need to maintain relationships with multiple service providers who may or may not coordinate effectively when problems cross their specialty boundaries.
Family Ownership & Personal Accountability — Able remains family-owned after 52 years, which means accountability flows directly to owners rather than disappearing into corporate structures or franchise systems. When you call Able, you’re talking to people whose reputation and livelihoods depend on delivering quality service—not call center employees reading scripts or regional managers juggling profitability metrics across multiple markets. This personal stake in service quality shows in our responsiveness, our willingness to accommodate difficult scheduling requests, our follow-up to ensure problems stay solved, and our investment in equipment and training that maintains service standards rather than cutting corners to maximize short-term profits. Family businesses that survive for generations do so by treating customers fairly and building reputations worth protecting—that’s exactly the accountability that has sustained Able since 1972 and will continue driving our service approach for the next 52 years.
Ready to schedule service or need emergency response?
Call Able Grease and Septic Tank LLC at (864) 582-3572 or Request Service Online. We answer our phones (not voicemail systems), we respond to routine inquiries promptly, and we maintain 24/7 availability for emergency situations. For restaurant managers needing scheduled grease trap service, residential customers due for routine pumping, or anyone facing backup emergencies, Able delivers the fast, clean, reliable service that 52 years of Upstate families and businesses have trusted.
From our Hillside Drive location in Inman, Able Grease and Septic Tank LLC serves residential and commercial properties throughout Spartanburg and Greenville Counties. Whether you need septic pumping in Boiling Springs, grease trap cleaning in downtown Spartanburg, lift station service in Duncan, or emergency response in Lyman, our 4.8-star reputation and 52 years of proven experience ensure one simple truth: when wastewater problems arise, Able is ready, Able is reliable, and Able gets it done right.
