What ACE SEPTIC & EXCAVATING INC does

Ace Septic & Excavating Inc. is a family-owned septic and portable sanitation service company founded in 1989 by Mike and Carrie Darras and headquartered in Brooks, Oregon. The company operates two related brands—Ace Septic & Excavating for traditional wastewater services and Ace Chemical Toilets for portable sanitation—serving residential and commercial customers across Marion County and the broader Willamette Valley. Service lines include septic tank pumping, cleaning, DEQ-licensed inspections, drain field jetting, dosing tank and pump repair, system installations with permit and county coordination, and tank abandonment; the chemical toilet line covers event, agriculture, construction, and ADA-compliant units plus standalone sink rentals.

Operations are built around a fleet of 6 service trucks and a 600+ unit portable toilet inventory, supported by three physical service points in Brooks (HQ), Woodburn, and Stayton with an after-hours emergency line. Revenue is generated through per-service transactions (pumping, cleaning, repairs, jetting), project-based system installations with permit acquisition, and recurring rental agreements for chemical toilets and holding-tank maintenance contracts. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via phone, the company website (educational blog, FAQ, testimonials, gallery), and word-of-mouth, with no evidence of paid digital marketing, channel partnerships, or enterprise sales motion. The business holds DEQ licensing for official inspections required in real-estate transactions and is active in local chambers and industry associations including O2WA and the National Association of Wastewater Technicians.

Name

ACE SEPTIC & EXCAVATING INC

Legal name

Ace Septic & Excavating Inc.

Website

https://acesepticandexcavating.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned septic and portable sanitation company founded in 1989, serving residential and commercial customers across Marion County, Oregon with a 6-truck fleet, 600+ portable toilets, and DEQ-licensed inspection capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Septic and Wastewater Services

NAICS

Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Septic Tank Pumping & Septage Hauling (BPALAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Septage Receiving, Treatment & Disposal (BPALAMAE), Emergency Sewer Line Backup & Cleanup (HSAOAMAC)

Keywords

• Septic tank services
• Portable toilet rentals
• Septic system installation
• Drain field services
• Excavation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Septic Tank Services: One-time and recurring services including septic tank pumping, cleaning, inspections, and maintenance. Revenue generated per service visit. Regular maintenance contracts available for holding tanks.
2. Septic System Installation: Full system installations, drain field installations, and replacements. One-time project-based revenue for new construction or system replacements.
3. Chemical Toilet Rentals: Rental of portable chemical toilets for events, construction sites, agriculture, and special needs. Includes delivery, servicing, and cleaning. Revenue from rental agreements.
4. Tank Abandonment Services: Abandonment of old septic tanks including cleaning and required county paperwork.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACE SEPTIC & EXCAVATING INC provides residential and commercial septic tank pumping, cleaning, inspection, repair, and new system installation, along with drainfield jetting and excavation services. The company also rents chemical/portable toilets for construction sites, events, and agricultural uses, supported by a fleet of six trucks and 600+ portable units across Brooks, Woodburn, and Stayton, Oregon.

Product overview

Ace Septic & Excavating Inc is a local septic and portable sanitation service company serving Marion County, Oregon since 1989. The company operates as two related brands: Ace Septic & Excavating for traditional septic services and Ace Chemical Toilets for portable sanitation solutions. Septic services include tank cleaning, pumping, inspections, system installations, drainfield services, and repairs, while chemical toilet offerings cover events, agriculture, construction, and ADA-compliant units with sink rentals. Both residential and commercial customers are served throughout the Willamette Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Septic Tank Pumping & Cleaning Scheduled and on-demand pumping and cleaning of residential septic tanks for homeowners on private on-site wastewater systems.
• Residential Septic Inspections Inspection of residential septic systems, including for real-estate sales and routine system health checks.
• Residential Septic System Installation & Repair Installation of new septic systems and repair of existing ones for residential properties, including excavation work.
• Commercial Septic Pumping & Cleaning Pumping and cleaning of septic systems for commercial properties, including higher-volume and recurring service contracts.
• Commercial Septic System Installation & Repair Installation and repair of septic systems for commercial customers, including excavation and system replacement.
• Commercial Holding Tank Pumping Pumping and servicing of commercial holding tanks for businesses without full septic system access.
• Drainfield Services Service, jetting, and rehabilitation of drainfields for residential and commercial septic systems.
• Chemical Toilet Rental Rental of portable chemical toilets for construction sites, events, agricultural operations, and other temporary needs.
• ADA-Compliant Portable Toilet Rental Rental of ADA-compliant portable toilets suited for events and commercial sites requiring accessibility accommodations.
• Excavation Services Excavation work performed in support of septic system installation, repair, and property site preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Septic systems can last 20-40 years with proper maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Keizer Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber membership for business networking and community presence in Keizer, Oregon area.
• Silverton Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber membership for business networking and community presence in Silverton, Oregon area.
• Gervais Friends of FFAminorOthersAgricultural community support organization supporting FFA programs in Gervais area.
• National Association of Wastewater TechniciansminorOthersIndustry association membership for wastewater technicians providing professional development and industry standards.
• Detroit Lake Recreational Area Business AssociationminorOthersLocal business association for businesses serving Detroit Lake recreational area.
• O2WAminorOthersOregon Onsite Wastewater Association membership for professional development in septic and wastewater industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Major US environmental services provider offering solid waste, recycling, and specialty waste services. Broadly comparable in waste-stream handling and regulatory navigation though at much greater scale and with different end-markets.
• Waste Management: Largest US waste services company with residential, commercial, and industrial waste and recycling operations. Adjacent in waste handling and disposal end-markets though Ace operates in onsite wastewater rather than municipal solid waste.
• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing, drain cleaning, and sewer service franchise. Overlaps with Ace on sewer/drain field service and emergency backups but operates far broader in scope (full plumbing, water damage) and at much greater scale.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Franchised plumbing and sewer service network with similar emergency drain/sewer cleaning and repair offerings. Comparable business model but broader service portfolio and national footprint versus Ace's local focus.

Direct peers

• United Site Services: Largest US portable sanitation and site services provider with national fleet of portable toilets, sinks, and ADA units. Closest scale comparable to Ace Chemical Toilets' rental business across events, construction, and agriculture.
• Zoom Drain: Specialty drain and sewer services franchise focused on drain cleaning, sewer line repair, and septic-adjacent services. Comparable niche specialization and direct-to-consumer field service model.
• Wind River Environmental: Leading US provider of septic, grease trap, and wastewater services with a multi-state footprint. Directly comparable service mix (pumping, inspections, drain field service, installations) and customer base (residential and commercial onsite wastewater).

Regional players

• Honeybucket: Pacific Northwest portable toilet and sanitation rental specialist serving Oregon and Washington. Closest regional comparable to Ace Chemical Toilets with similar event, construction, and ADA rental mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ace-septic-&-excavating-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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