Bring Your Septic Tank Access Above Ground

Septic Squad installs septic risers for homeowners in Orlando and throughout Central Florida, to simplify maintenance and inspections.

If your septic tank is buried several feet underground, every time you need it pumped or inspected, someone has to dig down to reach the lid. In Orlando and the neighboring communities, where many older homes were built before risers became standard, this means repeated digging in the same spot, which damages your lawn and adds time to every service call. A septic riser brings the tank opening up to ground level so you can access it without excavation. Septic Squad installs risers for residential properties across Orlando, giving homeowners permanent, easy access to their septic systems.


A septic riser is a vertical tube that extends from the top of your septic tank to the surface of your yard, with a secure lid at ground level. Once installed, the riser eliminates the need to dig every time the tank needs attention. This makes pumping faster, reduces labor costs, and protects your landscaping from repeated disturbance. The riser also makes it easier to inspect the tank interior, check baffles, and perform routine maintenance without heavy equipment.


If your septic tank is buried and you want easier access, contact Septic Squad to schedule septic riser installation in Orlando, Deltona, Winter Springs and surrounding areas.

How a Septic Riser Gets Installed

Septic Squad starts by locating your septic tank and digging down to expose the lid, which may be several feet below the surface depending on how the system was originally installed. In Orlando, where tanks are often buried deeper to account for high water tables, the riser may need to extend three or four feet to reach ground level. Once the tank is exposed, the old lid is removed and the riser is attached to the tank opening using a waterproof seal.


After installation, you will have a visible lid at ground level that you can lift or unscrew whenever the tank needs servicing. The riser stays in place permanently, so future pumping or inspections take minutes instead of hours, and your yard does not get torn up every time the tank needs attention.


Septic risers do not change how your septic system functions or how often it needs maintenance, but they make every service call faster and less invasive. Septic Squad installs risers that meet local standards and are built to last through years of regular use. This leads into the questions homeowners typically have before adding a riser to their system.

People want to know how much of the riser will show above ground, whether it affects the look of their yard, and how long the installation takes.

Common Concerns About Adding a Riser

How much of the riser will stick up in my yard?
Most risers sit just a few inches above ground level with a flat or slightly domed lid that blends into the lawn. Septic Squad installs risers that are visible enough to locate but low-profile enough not to interfere with mowing or landscaping.
How long does septic riser installation take?
Installation typically takes two to four hours depending on how deep the tank is buried and the condition of the existing lid. Septic Squad completes the work in one visit and backfills the area around the riser when finished.
When should I install a septic riser?
You should install a riser if your tank is more than a foot underground and you want to avoid digging every time it needs pumping or inspection. This is especially useful for Orlando homes with older septic systems that were buried deeper than current standards.
What type of riser will be installed on my tank?
You will get a durable plastic or concrete riser with a secure lid that prevents water infiltration and accidental access. Septic Squad selects the riser based on your tank size and the depth of the installation.
Will the riser affect how my septic system works?
No, the riser only changes how you access the tank and does not alter system function or maintenance requirements. Your septic system will work exactly the same way, but servicing it will be much easier.

If you are tired of digging up your yard every time your septic tank needs attention, Septic Squad can install a riser at your Orlando property and give you permanent ground-level access. 


Request septic riser installation to make future maintenance faster and less disruptive.