Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning

What Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning does

Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Co. is a family-owned and operated onsite wastewater services business founded in 1966 and headquartered in Huntsburg (Middlefield area), Ohio, serving Geauga, Lake, Trumbull, and Ashtabula Counties in Northeast Ohio. The company provides a full-service portfolio of residential, commercial, and municipal septic services including tank pumping, high-pressure sewer jetting (4000 PSI), electric sewer cleaning (up to 200 feet reach), lift station pump service with truck-mounted crane, video camera inspection, electronic locating, septic system renovation and repairs, annual aeration inspection service agreements, and EPA-licensed treatment plant operator services. Equipment includes a fleet of specialized trucks fitted with high-pressure jetters, video camera inspection systems with LED lighting and transmitters, electronic locating equipment, electric drain snakes, and a truck-mounted crane for deeper lift stations. The company also sells ancillary products such as aerator parts, chlorine tablets, distribution boxes, risers, lids, and Pro-Pump bacteria-based treatments.

The business operates on a sales-led, direct-service model with customers reaching out by phone (440-636-5111) or website contact form to schedule visits; technicians dispatch from the Huntsburg headquarters to perform work on-site at residential and commercial properties. Revenue is generated primarily through transactional professional services (pay-as-you-go pumping at approximately $270 per job), subscription annual service agreements for aerobic systems (starting around $25), and ancillary hardware sales. Pricing varies by tank size, accessibility, and required services, and is quote-based rather than transparently published.

Customer segments are horizontally distributed across residential property owners (the primary segment), commercial properties (including restaurants), municipal lift station customers, and rural/agricultural and Lake County shoreline properties. The company holds multiple industry credentials (Pumper Magazine Contractor of the Year 2001, Macchio Award at WWETT Show 2019, Angie's List Super Service Award 2012, NAWT Certified Septic System Inspector, Ohio Waste Haulers Association Qualified Service Provider, EPA Class 1 Licensed Operator) and has operated continuously under family leadership (President Tom Frank, Vice President Carol Frank, with Todd Frank in operations since 2003). The company is privately held, bootstrapped, with no external investors, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning

Legal name

Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Co.

Website

https://timfrankseptic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Co. is a family-owned full-service septic services company founded in 1966, serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers across four Northeast Ohio counties (Geauga, Lake, Trumbull, Ashtabula) with pumping, jetting, inspection, and repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Septic & Wastewater Services

NAICS

Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Septic Tank Pumping & Septage Hauling (BPALAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sewer Pump/Lift Stations & Wet Wells (EUANACAC), Sewer Line Cleaning & Root Removal (HSAOABAC), Industrial Vacuum & Tank Cleaning Services (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAL), Septic Line & Sewer Connection Repair (Non-Tank) (HSAOABAN)

Keywords

• Septic tank pumping
• Wastewater management
• Sewer jetting services
• Lift station maintenance
• Septic system repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Septic Tank Pumping Services: Regular pumping services for residential and commercial septic tanks. Service typically needed every 3-5 years depending on usage.
2. Lift Station Service: Servicing pump stations including municipal stations and non-hazardous waste disposal.
3. High Pressure Jetting and Cleaning: High-pressure sewer jetting and electric sewer cleaning services for clearing blockages and maintaining flow.
4. Septic System Renovation and Repairs: Renovation, repair, and replacement services for septic systems including drain field repairs.
5. Septic System Products: Sale of products including aerator repairs/replacement, chlorine tablets, distribution boxes, risers, lids, and Pro-Pump bacteria treatments.
6. Annual Service Agreements: Ongoing inspection and maintenance service agreements for aerobic systems, typically with annual or bi-annual service visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning is a family-owned septic services company operating in Northeast Ohio that has been pumping septic tanks and providing wastewater services since 1966. The company pumps septic tanks, performs high-pressure sewer jetting (4000 PSI), conducts electric sewer cleaning, services lift station pumps, inspects sewer lines with video cameras, electronically locates lines, and renovates/repairs septic systems for residential, commercial, and municipal customers across Geauga, Lake, Trumbull, and Ashtabula Counties.

Product overview

Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Co. is a family-owned full-service septic business offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial wastewater services. The core offering consists of septic tank pumping services, high-pressure sewer jetting (4000 PSI), electric sewer cleaning, lift station pump service, video camera inspection services, electronic locating, septic system renovation and repairs, and annual aeration inspection programs. Additional offerings include EPA-licensed treatment plant operator services and a line of septic system products (aerator parts, chlorine tablets, distribution boxes, risers, lids, and Pro-Pump bacteria treatments). The company serves Geauga, Lake, Trumbull, and Ashtabula Counties in Northeast Ohio, operating since 1966.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Septic Tank Pumping
• High Pressure Sewer Jetting
• Electric Sewer Cleaning
• Lift Station Pump Service
• Video Camera Inspection
• Electronic Locating
• Septic System Renovation & Repairs Renovation, repair, and rehabilitation of existing septic systems.
• Annual Aeration Inspection & Service Agreements
• EPA Licensed Treatment Plant Operations Operation of EPA licensed treatment plant facilities as part of the company's regulated service portfolio.
• Septic System Products Sale of septic system products to support customer septic system maintenance and repair needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Septic systems can last a lifetime with proper maintenance vs. requiring $3,000-$20,000+ replacement when neglected.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Geauga County Hunger Task ForcecommunityOthers · 1 January 2015Annual community partnership where Tim Frank Septic donates $10 to the Geauga County Hunger Task Force for every septic tank serviced during the month of April. Partnership has continued for 10 consecutive years with over $24,000 in total donations. GHTF is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 1977 serving Geauga County residents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Anderson Environmental Contracting: Family-operated septic and environmental services provider with comparable offerings of pumping, sewer cleaning, and system repairs for residential customers in regional U.S. markets.
• Septic & Sewer Solutions: Independent regional septic and sewer service company offering pumping, jetting, camera inspection, and lift station service to residential and commercial customers. Closely mirrors Tim Frank's service mix at a similarly small regional scale.

Broad incumbents

• Wind River Environmental: Large multi-state wastewater and septic services company operating across the Northeast and Midwest. Directly comparable services (pumping, grease traps, lift stations, sewer/drain cleaning) but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach than Tim Frank.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: Multi-state residential services provider covering plumbing, drain cleaning, and sewer line work. Comparable in offering drain/sewer cleaning, video inspection, and emergency response across a broader geographic footprint.
• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing and drain/sewer cleaning franchise offering high-pressure jetting, sewer line cleaning, and lift station service. Overlaps with Tim Frank's drain cleaning and sewer jetting services for both residential and commercial customers.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Nationally franchised plumbing and drain services brand with comparable drain cleaning, sewer line, and wastewater offerings. Serves similar residential and commercial customers with comparable service scope.

Regional players

• Crum & Forster Onsite Wastewater Services: Regional onsite wastewater and septic service provider in the Midwest offering pumping, maintenance, and repair services comparable to Tim Frank's core portfolio but serving a different geographic territory.

Emerging players

• Bio-Safe Septic Services: Smaller-scale septic service operator focusing on residential pumping and maintenance. Less service breadth than Tim Frank but directly comparable in core pumping and cleaning activities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tim-frank-septic-tank-cleaning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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